Runner's World

An Exercise Physiologist Explains the Flawed Relationship Between VO2 Max and Bodyweight

VO2 max is widely known as a gold standard of aerobic fitness. It shows up on watches, in training apps, and across social media as a benchmark for comparison. But the number you’re seeing might not ...
NPR

This sport's athletes may be the fittest of them all, at least by one metric

Scientists have measured all kinds of athletes, and one sport consistently come out on top for maximizing the body's ability to convert oxygen to energy. We have seen tons of athletes compete at the ...
Scientific American

This key fitness metric is crucial for Olympic ski mountaineering—and regular health, too

From skating to curling, the thrilling sports of the Winter Olympics have plenty of science behind them. Follow our coverage here to learn more. When ski mountaineering, or skimo, debuts at the 2026 ...
Sports Illustrated

Max Muncy Raises Concern as Dodgers Look to Three-Peat

The 2025 season will be remembered for the Los Angeles Dodgers by winning a second consecutive World Series, but their path to do so was anything but smooth. There were injuries and underperformances ...
GitHub

cv2.imread() from 16-bit TIFF creates arrays where np.maximum() fails in function context but works directly

Platform: macOS-15.6.1 (arm64) Python 3.14.2 OpenCV: 4.11.0 NumPy: 2.2.6 cv2.imread() with 16-bit TIFF files creates float32 arrays that cause np.maximum() and np.minimum() to behave inconsistently.
Wired

What Is VO2 Max and Should You Care About Yours?

VO2 max is an intimidating word for an easy-to-understand biometric: It’s how well your body uses oxygen when you push yourself. Short for “maximal oxygen uptake,” it’s been the gold standard for ...
USA Today

Taco Bell launching new value menu with $3 items. When to get them.

Taco Bell is launching an all-new value menu with 10 tasty items, all under $3. Taco Bell will launch its Luxe Value Menu nationwide on Jan. 22, according to the chain's news release. The menu ...
Game Rant

ARC Raiders: Increase Max Stash & Backpack Storage Space

Ayyoun is a staff writer who loves all things gaming and tech. His journey into the realm of gaming began with a PlayStation 1 but he chose PC as his platform of choice. With over 6 years of ...
nptelegraph

From the Pulpit: We are all created in God's image

My sister and I always wanted a brother. Emily McCreery, parish ministry associate, is pastor of First Presbyterian Church in North Platte. Editor’s note: Area ministers who would like to be part of ...
MacRumors

iPhone 16 Pro Max 80% Charge Limit: One Year Later, Was It Worth It?

With the iPhone 15 series, I did an experiment and kept my iPhone's Charge Limit set at 80 percent for an entire year. It provided an interesting look at the impact of charge limits on battery ...
Los Angeles Times

What Is VO₂ Max? How to Measure, Improve & Understand Your Fitness Score

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. If your smartwatch has ever flashed a “VO₂ max” score or you’ve heard ...