endurance running

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.

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.

A compilation of clips from the long-running Indian sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is drawing heavy attention, centring on a scene where Jethalal mockingly calls his neighbour Iyer a 'frightened idli'. Fans of the show are sharing and rewatching the comedic exchanges between the Gada Electronics owner and the Tamil scientist, keeping the decades-old serial firmly in the conversation. The clip has gathered millions of likes, reflecting the show's enduring popularity.

The Guardian has published interviews with Wicked's performers, who chose their favourite songs from the long-running musical, celebrating its enduring catalogue of hits, from numbers associated with Broadway legend Idina Menzel onwards. The piece, by Miriam Gillinson, asks cast members which songs they still love to belt out even after performing them hundreds of times, including a playful drawn-out rendition of 'They'll never bring us down'.