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CLASH theory blames violence in hot climates on "fast life strategy"

Eric Mack June 28, 2016

A new model attempts to explain the higher violent crime rates seen in parts of the world near the equator with hotter climates.

Countries with warmer climates are said to have higher rates of violent crime – but why?

Bicycles

Human-powered speed record falls at Battle Mountain

James Holloway September 18, 2013

It's with considerable interest that Gizmag has followed cyclist Graeme Obree's quest to break the human-powered speed record. On Friday at the World Human Speed Championships at Battle Mountain, Obree finally made the attempt.

The record-breaking bike of the Delft University of Technology and VU University Amsterdam (Photo: Rick Robson)