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England's 1990 World Cup Fitness: A Look Back at Early Sports Science
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England's 1990 World Cup Fitness: A Look Back at Early Sports Science

Prof John Brewer, England's first head of human performance for Italia 90, used early tech like BBC microcomputers and Polar heart-rate monitors to assess player fitness. Despite initial suspicion, his methods proved players adapted to the heat, enabling a high-tempo game. This contrasts sharply with today's advanced wearables and hyperbaric chambers, marking a significant evolution in football sports science.

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Guardian Sport
Senators and House Committees Challenge NSF's Decision to Dismantle Ocean Monitoring Network
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Senators and House Committees Challenge NSF's Decision to Dismantle Ocean Monitoring Network

A bipartisan group of senators and two Democratic House committees are challenging the National Science Foundation's (NSF) plan to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), a $386 million ocean sensor network. Lawmakers accuse the NSF of acting illegally and violating constitutional powers by decommissioning the system without congressional direction, citing potential threats to coastal communities and scientific research.

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The Independent World
Shark Expert Criticizes Tony Abbott's Cull Call After Sydney Attack
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Shark Expert Criticizes Tony Abbott's Cull Call After Sydney Attack

Following a shark attack in Sydney, former PM Tony Abbott called for shark culling. Experts like Prof. Rob Harcourt and Prof. Culum Brown argue this is unscientific and politically motivated, stating culls won't reduce risk and could harm ecosystems. NSW Premier Chris Minns ruled out a cull, citing protected species status and lack of evidence for effectiveness, suggesting technology like drones instead.

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Guardian Australia