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technology8 days ago•12 min saved

Robot exoskeleton boosts Grand Canyon endurance, not a miracle

A reviewer tests the Hypershell X Ultra S exoskeleton on a Grand Canyon hike, finding it extends endurance and reduces fatigue enough to finish a two‑mile rim hike and about 12,000 steps without using his cane, but it’s not a cure for disability or a superhero device. The app‑controlled, ~5‑pound unit uses a back‑mounted battery with motors at the hips, offers modes like Eco/Hyper/Transparent/Fitness, and claims ~30 km (18.6 miles) of range with a spare battery. Real‑world results vary by terrain and fitness, and the device is pricey (about $1,999 for the X Ultra S).

via CNET|

#endurance #exoskeleton #fitness-tech

sports12 days ago•5 min saved

Frahm's 16-K Masterclass Sends Nebraska to Lincoln Regional Final

Jordy Frahm tied her career high with 16 strikeouts in a 2-0 win over Grand Canyon, throwing 86 pitches to lift Nebraska into the Lincoln Regional final; Hannah Coor delivered an RBI triple in the fifth and scored on a GCU error to make it 2-0. The win extended NU's 23-game win streak, tying the school record, and improved the Huskers to 48-6. Nebraska will face the Game 5 winner in the regional final on May 17 at 2 p.m. CT (TV TBD).

via Sports Illustrated|

#grand-canyon #jordy-frahm #ncaa-tournament

science1 month ago•4 min saved

Ancient Bidahochi Lake Revealed the Colorado River’s Hidden Route to the Grand Canyon

A new Science study using detrital zircon dating shows the Colorado River flowed into Bidahochi Lake about 6.6 million years ago before spilling into the Grand Canyon, solving the 5-million-year gap in its history and highlighting how the river helped connect western ecosystems.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#bidahochi-lake #colorado-river #detrital-zircon-geochronology

entertainment2 months ago•42 min saved

Gosling Intervenes as Desert Interview Sparks Viral Moment

While promoting Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling paused a Good Day Chicago interview with journalist Jake Hamilton to check if help was on the way after Hamilton’s tour bus broke down on a Grand Canyon road, a moment that quickly went viral.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|

#desert-interview #entertainment #grand-canyon

science4 months ago•4 min saved

Ancient Fossil Discovered in Grand Canyon Reveals 500 Million Years of Prehistoric Life

Scientists discovered exceptionally preserved soft-bodied fossils in the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Formation, revealing a diverse and complex Cambrian ecosystem that thrived in oxygen-rich shallow waters, challenging previous assumptions about fossil preservation conditions and offering new insights into early animal evolution.

via Indian Defence Review|

#cambrian-period #early-animal-evolution #fossil-discovery

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Man Falls Over 100 Feet to Death at Grand Canyon

A 65-year-old man tragically fell 130 feet to his death at the Grand Canyon's Guano Point after slipping over the edge. Rescue teams responded quickly, locating and recovering his body from a scree pile at the canyon's base, with assistance from local authorities and the Hualapai Nation. The victim's identity has not been disclosed.

via NBC News|

#accident #fall #grand-canyon

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Man Dies After 100-Foot Fall at Grand Canyon

A 65-year-old man died after falling more than 100 feet at Guano Point on the Grand Canyon's west rim; rescue efforts involved a pulley system, and the incident highlights the dangers of the area, which lacks fences or railings. The man's body was recovered, and his family has been notified.

via CBS News|

#death #fall #grand-canyon

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Man Dies After Falling Over the Edge at Grand Canyon

A 65-year-old man died after slipping and falling over the edge of the Grand Canyon at Guano Point on the western rim, with rescue efforts involving technical rope recovery by authorities. The incident occurred on November 7, 2025, and the man's identity has not been released.

via abcnews.go.com|

#accident #fall #grand-canyon

science9 months ago•1 min saved

500-Million-Year-Old Predatory Worm Fossil Discovered in the Grand Canyon

A 500-million-year-old fossil of a penis worm with rings of sharp teeth was discovered in the Grand Canyon, revealing an ancient ancestor of modern marine worms and highlighting the area's prehistoric marine life.

via WIRED|

#fossil #grand-canyon #marine-biology

environment9 months ago•1 min saved

Dragon Bravo Fire at Grand Canyon Burns Over 126,000 Acres

The Dragon Bravo wildfire in Grand Canyon National Park has burned over 126,000 acres, driven by record-low humidity, causing transportation, supply, and smoke emergencies in nearby communities, with significant impacts on local residents, businesses, and tourism.

via The New York Times|

#arizona #dragon-bravo-fire #emergency

environment9 months ago•4 min saved

Dragon Bravo Fire Becomes Largest Wildfire in U.S. History

The Dragon Bravo wildfire in Grand Canyon National Park has become the largest in the U.S. this year, burning over 114,000 acres due to dry weather and a weak monsoon season, with firefighting efforts ongoing to contain the blaze and protect structures.

via The New York Times|

#arizona #dragon-bravo #environment

environment10 months ago•5 min saved

Wildfires in Arizona and Utah Generate 'Fire Clouds' That Alter Local Climate

Wildfires in the Grand Canyon and Utah are creating intense 'fire clouds' or pyrocumulus clouds that can generate their own weather systems, including dangerous winds and fire tornadoes, driven by extreme dry and windy conditions exacerbated by climate change.

via CBS News|

#climate-change #environment #fire-clouds

science10 months ago•3 min saved

Researchers Discover 'Star Wars' Creature Fossil in Grand Canyon

Researchers discovered thousands of microscopic fossils from the Cambrian period in the Grand Canyon, including a new species named Kraytdraco spectatus, resembling a 'Star Wars' creature, revealing insights into early animal evolution and the canyon's prehistoric environment.

via Yahoo Home|

#cambrian-period #fossils #grand-canyon

science10 months ago•3 min saved

Grand Canyon Fossils Unveil Early Life and Evolutionary Hotspots

Exceptional Cambrian fossils discovered in the Grand Canyon reveal detailed insights into early complex life, including alien-like creatures and sophisticated feeding strategies, offering a new window into Earth's ancient ecosystems during a critical period of evolution.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#cambrian-explosion #early-animals #evolution

science10 months ago•4 min saved

Grand Canyon as a Crucial Site for Early Animal Evolution

A groundbreaking discovery in the Grand Canyon has uncovered well-preserved fossils of soft-bodied animals from over 500 million years ago, providing new insights into early animal life during the Cambrian explosion and revealing complex feeding adaptations in ancient ecosystems.

via Earth.com|

#cambrian-explosion #early-animals #evolution