And they asked: do more people report sore backs or swollen joints when the weather is inclement?
Professor Chris Maher, of The George Institute, Sydney, said: 'The belief that pain and inclement weather are linked dates back to Roman times.
The new drive belt may be a boon to riders who take to their bikes even during inclement weather.
As well as wearing warm clothing, experts recommend heat packs or warm baths and keeping active (40 minutes each day) to keep the joints mobile, and if the weather is not too bad, go for a walk outside, or if it's inclement, a stroll around a shopping centre.
One of the ship's pools has a glass-covered macrodome that can be closed during inclement weather, and there's also an adult-only Solarium sunning area at the front of the vessel that is enclosed in glass while still offering an outdoor feel.
Investigators have ruled out terrorism after reviewing the black boxes and are considering human error, technical malfunction and inclement weather as possible causes for the steep climb and the crash.