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- 1Robot dog completes marathon on single battery charge●Robot dog runs a marathon faster than the average human, all on a single charge https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops
A four-legged robot has run a full marathon faster than the average human, finishing the 26.2-mile distance without needing a battery swap or recharge. The feat highlights rapid progress in robotic endurance and power efficiency. Commenters are impressed by how far legged robots have advanced, with comparisons to human athletic performance drawing particular attention.
- 2Robot Dog Completes Full Marathon Without Recharging▼This Robot Dog Crushed a Marathon Without Stopping to Recharge
A quadruped robot dog has reportedly completed a full marathon distance of 42.2 kilometres without stopping to recharge, according to a report by Singularity Hub. If confirmed, the run would mark a notable milestone in robot endurance and battery performance, as most legged robots remain limited by short operating times. Details about the robot's maker and the conditions of the run have not been disclosed.
- 3Woman becomes oldest female finisher of Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock ultramarathon●A fun day. In 2023, Wonder Woman became the oldest female to ever complete the grueling Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock 5
In 2023, a runner nicknamed Wonder Woman became the oldest female ever to complete the grueling Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock 50-mile ultramarathon. She celebrated the achievement with tacos after the race. The milestone highlights her endurance in one of the region's toughest ultramarathons, drawing admiration from the running community for completing the demanding course at her age.
- 4Kirsty Gallacher, 50, swapped running for weights▼Why Kirsty Gallacher, 50, swapped running for weights – and the routine that made her 'strong in every way'
Broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher has revealed she moved away from long-distance running in favour of strength training, describing the change as making her 'strong in every way'. Speaking to Women's Health, the 50-year-old shared the weight-based routine behind her fitness shift. Her story is drawing attention as an example of women embracing strength training later in life instead of endurance cardio.
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The 'Ballmer Peak' is a humorous idea, attributed to xkcd, claiming a narrow band of blood-alcohol concentration improves programming ability, named after former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. The concept resurfaced in discussion, with people debating whether a small amount of alcohol genuinely sharpens focus or whether it is purely programmer folklore that has endured as an internet in-joke.
- 6Talks resume over long-running Drumcree parade dispute●More talks over Drumcree dispute as stalemate continues https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6ge43qx83eno?at_medium=RSS&
Further talks are under way to resolve the Drumcree dispute in Portadown, Northern Ireland, but the standoff remains unresolved. The long-running conflict over Orange Order parades along the Garvaghy Road has persisted for decades, and the latest round of negotiations has so far failed to break the impasse between the parties involved.
- 7Michigan Antiquarian Book & Paper Show Hits 80th Edition●80th Michigan Antiquarian Book & Paper Show
The Michigan Antiquarian Book & Paper Show has reached its 80th edition, marking a long-running gathering for collectors, dealers and readers of rare books, ephemera and paper collectibles. The milestone edition is drawing attention from book lovers in the region, with coverage highlighting the show's endurance as one of the state's staple events for antiquarian book trade.