Flat-footed competitors have fighting advantage

Flat-footed competitors have fighting advantage 02/15/2017 04:00 AM EST A heel-down posture -- a feature that separates great apes, including humans, from other primates -- confers advantages in fighting, according to a new study published today in the journal Biology Open. Standing with heels planted allows more swinging force when fighting, says biologist David Carrier of the University of Utah, lead author of the study, which was funded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Integrative Organismal Systems. In contrast, ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=190923&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Save   Follow NSF:    Save This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111