March 2013 PMID 22815681

Humans running in place on water at simulated reduced gravity.

Alberto E Minetti, Yuri P Ivanenko, Germana Cappellini, Nadia Dominici, Francesco Lacquaniti

Mentions

86
Peak: 3 in Sep 2023
across 6 sources since Oct 2017

Extended reach

1,216,173
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall sentiment reflects curiosity and fascination, with comments like 'absolute banger of a paper' and mentions of the potential to run on water in lunar gravity, emphasizing both scientific interest and engagement. The tone is enthusiastic, supported by references to specific models and experiments, which demonstrates a meaningful impact in understanding biomechanics under reduced gravity conditions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings and express curiosity, showing general support for the research.

InterestHigh interest

Many comments highlight excitement and intrigue about humans running on water using the model, indicating high interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users reference specific details like the 0.22 gEARTH limit and mention related phenomena, showing moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions suggest the research could influence future biomechanics and physics studies, though it's mainly theoretical, so impact is moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • This study explores how humans could potentially run on water by reducing gravity levels, using a hydrodynamic model originally developed for lizards like the Basilisk, which can run on water naturally.
  • Experiments with a reduced gravity simulator confirmed that humans might be able to run on water at lunar gravity or lower, especially if they use small fins to help generate enough propulsion, and people maintain a stable trunk height while running.
  • Despite differences in size and body shape, the research found that the same hydrodynamic principles that allow lizards to run on water can also be applied to humans, providing insight into the biomechanics of water running under reduced gravity conditions.]

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Rock Mada
@RackMada · X

האם אנחנו נוכל לרוץ על המים? התשובה לכך תלויה בגרביטציה. כנראה שנוכל לחקות את הלטאה על הירח, או מאדים באמצעות סנפירים. למאמרים שמנתחים את יכולות הריצה של הלטאה ושלנו על המים: https://t.co/OF7AGtlQwI https://t.co/CR2b2M1Yfq

Oct 2, 2019 · 21 likes · 36,521 followers View post →
Joseph Viviano
@josephdviviano · X

absolute banger of a paper "Humans Running in Place on Water at Simulated Reduced Gravity" https://t.co/zmgZCitgcf https://t.co/UwIMCoXsUG

Jun 9, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 3,052 followers View post →
V
@vitordornelles · X

O prêmio Ig Nobel de FÍSICA de 2013 foi para descoberta de que ALGUMAS pessoas conseguiriam ANDAR sobre a superfície de um laguinho, se tanto as pessoas quanto o laguinho estivessem na LUA https://t.co/8eqDJS4YBn

Sep 14, 2019 · 6 likes · 1 share · 5,858 followers View post →
小谷太郎
@tarokotani · X

イグ・ノーベル物理学賞:もしも月だったら水面を走れる人もいることの発見 https://t.co/665xZX7CdZ

Sep 14, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 5,357 followers View post →
Almost a Doctor
@doctor_almost · X

Ever got so bored, you wanted to investigate the fluid dynamics of cat videos? It has been a crazy year. At least here is some crazy that was good for humanity (arguably

Oct 6, 2020 · 3 likes · 225 followers View post →
Humber Research & Innovation
@Humber_Research · X

Apparently the same hydrodynamic model of lizards can be applied to humans, despite the “minor” difference in body size and morphology, but it’s also not that simple to do it. Learn more at https://t.co/2B87Rk4R0B #FunFriday #Research #Curiosity #Running #RunningOnWater https://t.co/v0RBLTl7cJ

Jul 29, 2022 · 2 likes · 810 followers View post →

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jezivi
@jezivi1 · X

@bioloskiminimum Po youtube, kada sam nešto našao, sada mi iskače stalno. Recimo ovaj klip https://t.co/7FWTv292Q0 Onaj velosiraptor, što je iz Jurassic Parka jer izgledao ovako :D https://t.co/sbPfEbH3Wu

Jan 14, 2025 · 1 like · 1,382 followers View post →
サイエンスあれこれ
@sarekore · X

タイムは、それよりかなり速い 9.3 m/秒なので、十分走行可能です。https://t.co/ffG9ropFWO

Jul 22, 2024 · 929 followers View post →
小谷太郎
@tarokotani · X

@0326_Siva これは2013年の受賞研究でした。 くわしくはこちら → https://t.co/665xZX7CdZ

Sep 15, 2023 · 1 like · 5,357 followers View post →
平山
@H_Hirayama · X

RT @tarokotani: イグ・ノーベル物理学賞:もしも月だったら水面を走れる人もいることの発見 https://t.co/665xZX7CdZ

Sep 14, 2023 · 1 share · 2,638 followers View post →
小谷太郎
@tarokotani · X

イグ・ノーベル物理学賞:もしも月だったら水面を走れる人もいることの発見 https://t.co/665xZX7CdZ

Sep 14, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 5,357 followers View post →
儀間裕貴(ぎまひろたか)
@Hirotaka_GIMA · X

PLOSONE; Humans Running in Place on Water at Simulated Reduced Gravity https://t.co/En0XfVLgKn

May 18, 2023 · 1 like · 2,152 followers View post →
Friedrich
@Friedri23257098 · X

Humans Running in Place on Water at Simulated Reduced Gravity https://t.co/ZKCoYbKnLB https://t.co/aaKxb4wXmT

Jul 29, 2022 · 535 followers View post →
Humber Research & Innovation
@Humber_Research · X

Apparently the same hydrodynamic model of lizards can be applied to humans, despite the “minor” difference in body size and morphology, but it’s also not that simple to do it. Learn more at https://t.co/2B87Rk4R0B #FunFriday #Research #Curiosity #Running #RunningOnWater https://t.co/v0RBLTl7cJ

Jul 29, 2022 · 2 likes · 810 followers View post →
Hamid Eghbalzadeh
@heghbalz · X

RT @josephdviviano: absolute banger of a paper "Humans Running in Place on Water at Simulated Reduced Gravity" https://t.co/zmgZCitgcf ht…

Jun 10, 2021 · 1 share · 2,659 followers View post →
Joseph Viviano
@josephdviviano · X

absolute banger of a paper "Humans Running in Place on Water at Simulated Reduced Gravity" https://t.co/zmgZCitgcf https://t.co/UwIMCoXsUG

Jun 9, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 3,052 followers View post →
Kyle ☃️
@krallen4 · X

"As predicted by the model, our experiments show that the highest gravity for which a person can run on water is about 0.22 gEARTH. All subjects were able to avoid sinking at 10% gEARTH" https://t.co/iwZ5v13myB

Nov 22, 2020 · 38 followers View post →
Almost a Doctor
@doctor_almost · X

Ever got so bored, you wanted to investigate the fluid dynamics of cat videos? It has been a crazy year. At least here is some crazy that was good for humanity (arguably

Oct 6, 2020 · 3 likes · 225 followers View post →
Eric Honert
@EricHonert · X

@UMass_MOBL @BiomechMax How about when humans try to run in place on water like the basilisk lizard! There are two videos at the end of this article: one of the basilisk lizard and the other of a subject trying to run on water with reduced gravity. https://t.co/CVtzEvTHmC

Mar 19, 2020 · 2 likes · 321 followers View post →
Macken
@MackenMurphy · X

Footage from Minetti A, Ivanenko Y, Cappellini G, Dominici N, Lacquaniti F. "Humans Running in Place on Water at Simulated Reduced Gravity". PLOS ONE. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0037300

Jan 13, 2020 · 22,069 followers View post →
Вандерфонди
@vanderfondi · X

4) Una persona puede saltar y caminar sobre el agua, siempre y cuando ella y la masa de agua en cuestión estén en la Luna https://t.co/JaxFp55XpG

Dec 9, 2019 · 465 followers View post →
Rock Mada
@RackMada · X

האם אנחנו נוכל לרוץ על המים? התשובה לכך תלויה בגרביטציה. כנראה שנוכל לחקות את הלטאה על הירח, או מאדים באמצעות סנפירים. למאמרים שמנתחים את יכולות הריצה של הלטאה ושלנו על המים: https://t.co/OF7AGtlQwI https://t.co/CR2b2M1Yfq

Oct 2, 2019 · 21 likes · 36,521 followers View post →
marjorine
@marjojorine · X

RT @vitordornelles: O prêmio Ig Nobel de FÍSICA de 2013 foi para descoberta de que ALGUMAS pessoas conseguiriam ANDAR sobre a superfície de…

Sep 15, 2019 · 1 share · 118 followers View post →
V
@vitordornelles · X

O prêmio Ig Nobel de FÍSICA de 2013 foi para descoberta de que ALGUMAS pessoas conseguiriam ANDAR sobre a superfície de um laguinho, se tanto as pessoas quanto o laguinho estivessem na LUA https://t.co/8eqDJS4YBn

Sep 14, 2019 · 6 likes · 1 share · 5,858 followers View post →
Soham Sankaran
@sohamsankaran · X

Someone just showed me this wild PLOS One paper by Minetti, Ivanenko Cappellini, Dominici, and Lacquaniti demonstrating that humans would be able to run on water (aided by 'small rigid fins') in lunar gravity: https://t.co/ug6dFlWtCl Here's the video: https://t.co/QyEQMxSwZF

Apr 11, 2019 · 2,501 followers View post →