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In between North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, Iceland's Silfra fissure is one of the world's most famous dive sites, popular with tourists who venture into its icy waters. Visibility underwater can exceed 100 metres (330 feet) and the spectacle of light and darkness is hypnotic. "When we entered the water, it was...," says Icelandic tourist Brynjolfur Bragason before pausing. "Incredible," adds his wife Hildur Orradottir. In the heart of Thingvellir National Park, on the edge of one of Iceland's largest lakes, corridors of submerged rocks form deep cavities in between the two contine...
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For the next soccer World Cup in Qatar, FIFA has announced the implementation of a new semi-automated system, capable of sending real-time offside alerts to the video match officials. This will be made possible by the use of connected balls and a system of cameras tracking all players on the field. FIFA has announced that semi-automated offside detection technology will be used throughout the forthcoming soccer competition. This technology will help referees to make quicker decisions, in turn helping to keep the game moving. The semi-automated offside detection technology uses no less than 12 ...
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Palestinians in the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip are rediscovering the pleasures of the Mediterranean Sea, after authorities declared the end of a long period of hazardous marine pollution. "It has been a year since I entered the water," said 22-year-old surfer Sabah Abu Ghanem. "As soon as I enter the water and ride the waves, I feel free and happy; all the negative energy is replaced with positive energy," she told AFP. Marine pollution has worsened in recent years in Gaza, where insufficient wastewater solutions have turned the Mediterranean into a dump. The problem has been further exacerb...
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If you're a bodyboarder heading to England, Wales or Northern Ireland, note that you can now hire wooden boards free of charge thanks to the "Surf Wood for Good" initiative. The program will run until the end of October and seeks to raise awareness about pollution from single-use plastic boards. Often made of polystyrene, bodyboards require significant production of plastic material. They can also cause pollution to beaches and oceans because of their limited usage. In fact, the boards are often left abandoned on or near beaches when vacationers head home. To promote a greener approach to wate...
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The world of NFTs and cryptocurrency is giving rise to all kinds of new applications. Step'n stands out by combining the concept of a move-to-earn app with the characteristics of blockchain. Thanks to this mobile game, users can earn rewards by moving around. On the condition that they invest... A full wallet is good. With a healthy body, it's even better. Walking or running to make money or earn rewards is not necessarily innovative, yet by adding blockchain and NFTs to the mix, the concept seems to be taking a new turn. With Step'n, a free mobile app available through various app stores, eve...
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Qatar World Cup organisers on Wednesday unveiled fan accommodation for the event that ranges from a steel bed in a studio at $84 a night to luxury villas costing nearly $1,000 and luxury cruise ship suites. Visitors to the Gulf state will also have to buy a match ticket before they can get official accommodation and to register for a special pass to get access to stadiums and fan zones, Qatari officials said. Organisers of the football extravaganza, that runs from November 21 to December 18, have sought to reassure 1.2 million visitors expected from around the world that there are enough rooms...
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A new racing sport should see the light of day in 2022: electric multicopter races. Initially piloted via remote control, these 'flying cars' will soon be driven by real pilots on board the vehicles. The promoters of the future championship have already announced the appointment of Bruno Senna, who has already raced in F1 competitions, as ambassador and development pilot. The future of motorsports may be up in the air. Literally. At last that's what the organizers of Airspeeder are betting on, as they present what is being touted as the first competition of flying vehicles with a pilot on boar...
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The UK's Manchester City soccer club has unveiled a global partnership with the Sony group to develop new and unique digital experiences for fans. Their aim is to create a virtual replica of the club's stadium in a bid to offer spectators new thrills in the metaverse. Here's a project that could revolutionize the way you watch a soccer game! Manchester City and Sony have joined forces to create an alternative digital world where their fan communities can interact and enjoy new experiences. The English club wants to virtually recreate its 55,000-seat Etihad Stadium and offer a totally immersive...
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A group of cryptocurrency enthusiasts is taking advantage of the sale of an American football franchise, the Denver Broncos, to try to buy the team. The team is valued at just under $4 billion, and everything remains in a state of play. Could the Denver Broncos soon be owned by a group of cryptocurrency enthusiasts? That's the aim of this group of crypto fans, who are hoping to raise $4 billion and create a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO). Unlike a "traditional" group of investors, DAOs rely on crypto technology to track and validate equity participation, as well as to facilitate t...
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There is no sign of Nils van der Poel, Sweden's double Olympic speed-skating champion in Beijing, but that does not stop over 500 competitors from gliding elegantly around a vast frozen lake just outside Stockholm. It is a thrilling sight as they hurtle around the 50-kilometre course at speeds of 30 kilometres per hour (20 miles per hour) and it is a welcome one as the "Sigtunarannet" returned on Sunday after three years out of bounds. This is, in fact, only the second time Sigtunarannet has been held since van der Poel won the inaugural race in 2018. This year the 25-year-old had bigger fish ...
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