Transgender Athletes Could Be At A Physical Disadvantage, New Research Shows


by Forbes

Forbes— An IOC-funded study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine earlier this month suggests transgender athletes could be at a physical disadvantage.

Phys.org—Researchers show it's possible to teach old magnetic cilia new tricks. Magnetic cilia—artificial hairs whose movement is powered by embedded magnetic particles—have been around for a while, and are of interest for applications in soft robotics, transporting objects and mixing liquids. However, existing magnetic cilia move in a fixed way.

Phys.org—Economies take off with new airports: Research shows positive impacts of airport investments. Be it for work or vacation, chances are that many will have passed through an airport. In the largest cities, the airport presents to travelers the first glimpse of a new land and a reflection of the surrounding city. Beyond first impressions, airports stand as an important economic hub for local policymakers, with a continuous flow of goods and passengers fueling the urban economy.

Breitbart—Celebrity Trainer Jillian Michaels: 'Data Irrefutably' Shows Transgender Athletes Have Advantage in Women's Sports. "The Biggest Loser" star and celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels has come out against men competing in women's sports, saying the evidence "irrefutably" undercuts the transgender cause.