No evidence that cell phone radiation causes cancer, says expert newsthirst.

Under the Donald Trump administration, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may re-evaluate policies related to the potential health risks of cell phone radiation and wireless signals, such as cancer—but research has not demonstrated such risks, according to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Timothy Rebbeck. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—the nominee for…

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What is a fair-catch kick? Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers execute first successful attempt in 48 years newsthirst.

Cameron Dicker of the Los Angeles Chargers made the first successful fair-catch kick in the NFL since 1976 on Thursday night, connecting from 57 yards right before halftime against the Denver Broncos. Jim Harbaugh has developed a reputation for his obscure play-calling, but just how rare is the fair-catch free kick? Let’s take a look…

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How humans continuously adapt while walking stably | MIT News newsthirst.

Researchers have developed a model that explains how humans adapt continuously during complex tasks, like walking, while remaining stable. The findings were detailed in a recent paper published in the journal Nature Communications authored by Nidhi Seethapathi, an assistant professor in MIT’s Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences; Barrett C. Clark, a robotics software engineer…

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