The Met Office is predicting zero-degree temperatures for the rest of the week for most of Blighty, which means ice on the roads and pavements. There's nothing quite like busting your arse on the ice when you're just trying to get to work. Boot chains can help keep you keep upright, but there's no need to shell out for a pair when you can just whip up your own for a lot less. Read More >>
Featured comment by taziuk:
"Why can't Brits just shovel their walks like everyone else in the world?
https://www.gov.uk/clear-snow-road-path-cycleway" More »
New mobile app re:route is doing its bit for the capital's health, issuing reward points to those who bravely walk and cycle about the place instead of using cars or public transport. Read More >>
Featured comment by fasterthanapigeon:
"They're marketing this all wrong. It should lead with "FREE M&S PANTS!" then have a footnote about walking or something..." More »
Scientists have known for a while that merely walking more can massively decrease the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, but they haven't really known why. But now, by forcing healthy people to act like slobs, they're starting to reveal why walking is the best thing you can do for your body. Read More >>
Featured comment by Glenbot3000:
"Aha, thanks for pointing that out. :>
The more I think about it, the more 10,000 steps seems too. My 8k includes a 25 minutes walk to and from c..." More »
Humanoid robots can be just a little bit creepy, what with their serene expressions and awkward jerky motions. We've seen the HRP-4C get down and boogie, but now it's learnt to walk like a human... with a sore arse. [YouTube via Plastic Pals via TechCrunch] Read More >>
Featured comment by Darrell Jones:
"I'm not sure it's breasts as such, more a case of taking advantage of femal body shape to fit some extra components in. If they built a male version i..." More »
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