Beijing to rate public toilets with star system for tourists
Beijing officials will upgrade 452 public bathrooms at scenic spots over two years and award a 58 item star rating from one to four. The plan aims to boost amenities for visitors, with upscale features like lighting music marble floors and TV lounges, while addressing cleanliness and management.
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Penguin waddle proves energy efficient in short-legged gait
UC Berkeley researchers led by Timothy Griffin and Rodger Kram report penguins use a side to side walk that stores energy like a pendulum. Despite short legs forcing rapid muscle power, penguins recover energy efficiently, with recovery rates up to 80 percent in a Nature study.
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The Joy of Waddling Reveals Penguin Energy Trick
A study shows penguins with short legs rely on waddling to boost energy efficiency. Researchers report the gait generates rapid movement with less effort, helping penguins conserve energy while traveling.
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