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The birth history of the bikini
From the first swimsuit to the bikini (two-piece swimwear), fashion history has witnessed a long story with great changes in the way of thinking of society about the rig…
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Animal world
Sewing penguin swimwear
It sounds funny, but experts at the California Academy of Sciences have been serious about creating a swimsuit for an African penguin, helping it back down.
Environment
Bikini sucks pollutants in seawater
American scientists are developing bikini swimsuits that can filter contaminants in seawater around the wearer.
Science invention
The swimsuit is dry after a few seconds
A company in the US has just introduced a swimwear capable of removing water like human skin in a short time.
Science invention
The magic swimsuit
A super-light high-tech swimsuit by a British manufacturer is stirring up professional sports. Not really explain the magic of this garment - but customers have set up m…
Science invention
NASA 'space' swimwear
At the next Beijing Olympics, swimmers in the world will break more records than ever. That prediction is based on the birth of 'Speedo LZR Racer' - a 'space' swimsuit m…
Computer science
Use supercomputers to design Olympic swimsuits
This year, important sporting events like the Winter Olympics in Turin (Italy) or the 2006 World Cup in Germany have become
New technology
Smart swimwear reminds you to apply sunscreen
The UV-sensing part comes with a swimsuit that measures the sun's intensity and signals a reminder to wear more sunscreen.
New technology
Swimsuits, dive-resistant, cold-drawn animals
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the United States, is working on an underwater apparel - inspired by animals such as beavers, specifically designed to k…
New technology
France gives birth to a smart bikini
A special bikini swimsuit created to help you avoid the risk of sunburn and skin cancer during summer swimming.