In the end, the most embarrassing highest-paid athlete in Beijing's history may have lost his luster on the field, but his legacy as a cautionary tale and a symbol of perseverance and determination will continue to resonate with fans and athletes alike for years to come. His journey, though fraught with hardship and disappointment, serves as a poignant reminder that in the game of sports, as in life, the only constant is change, and true greatness is measured not by one's successes, but by how one responds to adversity and challenges along the way.The Witcher series, which is based on the novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, has garnered a massive following since the release of the first game in 2007. The series has since expanded to include multiple games, books, and a hit Netflix adaptation starring Henry Cavill as Geralt. The rich lore, complex characters, and morally grey world of The Witcher have captivated audiences and made it one of the most beloved fantasy franchises in recent years.
Enhancing Seaglider technology to measure carbon dioxide November 26, 2024 University of Alaska Fairbanks Scientists around the world rely on ocean monitoring tools to measure the effects of climate change. Researchers advanced the technology available to measure carbon dioxide in the ocean. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email Scientists around the world rely on ocean monitoring tools to measure the effects of climate change. Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and their industry partners have advanced the technology available to measure carbon dioxide in the ocean. Their design, published in the journal Ocean Science , is now available to the scientific community. During the past six years, a team from the UAF International Arctic Research Center and private companies developed a way to equip an unmanned, underwater vehicle called a Seaglider with a sensor that monitors carbon dioxide. The sensor communicates with a satellite to provide high spatial and temporal resolution data for weeks at a time. This continuous flow of data gives scientists a clear picture of ocean chemistry, but it took some ingenuity to bring the project together. IARC's industry partners -- Advanced Offshore Operations and 4H JENA Engineering -- made the Contros HydroC sensor lighter and more compact so it would fit the Seaglider. The sensor is still larger and demands more power than those typically used on a Seaglider. So the team had to carefully account for its effects upon buoyancy and adjust by using weights and 3D-printed materials. Monitoring carbon dioxide levels in the ocean creates the information needed to develop climate change adaptation plans, said Claudine Hauri, an oceanographer on the team and IARC's deputy director. Carbon dioxide, released when humans burn coal, oil and gas, is called a greenhouse gas because it traps heat in the atmosphere and contributes to climate warming. The ocean has slowed the effects of climate change by absorbing about a third of carbon dioxide emissions since the industrial revolution began. But that has led to ocean acidification. "When carbon dioxide from the atmosphere dissolves into the ocean, it decreases the pH, leading to ocean acidification," Hauri said. "These conditions make it difficult for some marine organisms to build and maintain their shells and can even affect fish." After their technological success with the carbon dioxide sensor, the team decided to monitor a different greenhouse gas -- methane. They equipped a Seaglider with a methane sensor, and the addition is now in the testing phase. Methane doesn't stay in the environment as long as carbon dioxide, but it traps more heat. Humans produce roughly 60 percent of methane emissions through agriculture, waste and fossil fuel industries. The rest occurs naturally, including in the ocean where it bubbles to the surface from the deepest parts of the Earth. Frozen methane hydrates are trapped inside subsea permafrost and mixed with sediments across the deep ocean floor. Warming waters and rising temperatures destabilize the hydrates and release the methane into the water column. Once there, microorganisms can turn methane into carbon dioxide, potentially triggering ocean acidification events. Hauri said there's one more challenge that the Seaglider team wants to overcome -- the extreme conditions in waters around Alaska. "The Seaglider we're using isn't really made for Alaska's coastal oceans," she said. "We're looking for an autonomous underwater vehicle that can withstand the elements. Then we'll integrate it with the carbon dioxide and methane sensors to collect data from some of the most remote spots on Earth, furthering our understanding of chemical processes in the ocean." Story Source: Materials provided by University of Alaska Fairbanks . Original written by Chynna Lockett. Note: Content may be edited for style and length. Journal Reference : Cite This Page :
The man may no longer be physically present, but his spirit lives on in the lives he saved through his organ donation and in the hearts of his family who continue to carry his legacy forward. His story is a testament to the enduring power of love and the profound impact one individual can have on the world.
Liverpool, the reigning Premier League champions, have two players in the top 30 earners. The Reds have built a formidable team under Jurgen Klopp, and their success on the pitch is reflected in the wages they pay to their players. Players like Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are among the highest earners at the club, rewarding them for their outstanding performances.Exciting news for comedy fans and supporters of Chinese entertainment industry as three beloved actors, Faye, Ma, and Song, have joined forces for the upcoming comedy film "Moonlit Night, Bang!" The film, directed by renowned director Zhang, promises to be a hilarious and heartwarming story that will have audiences laughing and cheering throughout.
The launch of the "Rail + Land" demonstration line marks a significant milestone in Beijing's urban development. By leveraging the power of transportation infrastructure to drive urban growth, the city is setting an example for sustainable and integrated urban planning. The project demonstrates the importance of strategic thinking and proactive planning in shaping the future of cities.None
In a surprising turn of events, one of the leading tertiary hospitals in Guangzhou has announced plans to suspend its medical services temporarily. The decision to temporarily pause medical services comes as part of a comprehensive renovation project aimed at enhancing the hospital's facilities and services to better meet the healthcare needs of its patients.Trane Technologies PLC stock rises Friday, outperforms market
Swansea boss Luke Williams thought his side were second best for the majority of the contest despite earning a 2-1 win at Derby. The Swans stunned Pride Park into silence with less than two minutes on the clock when Zan Vipotnik sent a bullet past Jacob Widell Zetterstrom before Ronald slotted home his first of the season in the 14th minute. Cyrus Christie brought Tom Barkhuizen down inside the box and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing dispatched the resulting penalty to cut the deficit in half and, despite piling on the pressure, Derby succumbed to a second home defeat of the season. Williams told a press conference: “We started the game very well, we were good up until we scored the second goal then we lost the grip on the game and I thought Derby were the better team. “The next thing for us we have to be able to maintain that level throughout the game and we weren’t able to do that to be quite honest today. “They made it difficult, reacted very well after the second goal and didn’t go under, far from it.” Swansea leapfrogged their opponents into the top half of the table with their sixth win of the season and took three points back to south Wales following two last-minute defeats by Burnley and Leeds heading into the match. Williams added: “We’ve recently conceded late goals but they’re a very resilient group and we saw it out in the end. “We’ve dominated games a lot but probably failed to score when we’ve been that dominant and tonight we managed to score the goals when we were dominant. “We scored the goals at the right time today.” Derby had been unbeaten in their last three matches coming into this one but Paul Warne put defeat down to a poor start. He said: “We conceded two and didn’t get close enough, weren’t aggressive enough, not enough body contact and looked soft, that’s my fault. “Maybe I didn’t message it properly. Sometimes it doesn’t come down to shape and tactics but I thought that was what the difference was. “Credit Swansea for the win but after the 25 mins it looked like we would score. I really enjoyed it, that’s the truth. I had 70 minutes of a team giving everything, I don’t think we’ve had that many attempts in the Championship this season. “It’s a rude awakening, last year we would’ve won that 4-2.”Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets one front but Gaza sees no end to war
In conclusion, the escalation of charges against Manchester City to 130 following the clarification of confusion rules underscores the gravity of the situation and the challenges facing the club as it seeks to defend its reputation and integrity. The Premier League's commitment to upholding the rules and regulations of the game is clear, and the outcome of this case will have far-reaching implications for all involved. The football world waits with bated breath to see how this unfolding drama will ultimately play out.
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Kyle Fogg, the American guard playing for Beijing Ducks, continues to impress with his scoring efficiency and defensive tenacity. Fogg's ability to knock down shots from beyond the arc and create scoring opportunities for his teammates has been instrumental to Beijing's success.
Netflix stock set to rise as live event strategy gains momentum with Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fightNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to records Tuesday after Donald Trump’s latest talk about tariffs created only some ripples on Wall Street, even if they could roil the global economy were they to take effect. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to top the all-time high it set a couple weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 123 points, or 0.3%, to its own record set the day before, while the Nasdaq composite gained 0.6% as Microsoft and Big Tech led the way. Stock markets abroad mostly fell after President-elect Trump said he plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China once he takes office. But the movements were mostly modest. Stock indexes were down 0.1% in Shanghai and nearly flat in Hong Kong, while Canada’s main index edged down by less than 0.1%. Trump has often praised the use of tariffs , but investors are weighing whether his latest threat will actually become policy or is just an opening point for negotiations. For now, the market seems to be taking it more as the latter. The consequences otherwise for markets and the global economy could be painful. Unless the United States can prepare alternatives for the autos, energy products and other goods that come from Mexico, Canada and China, such tariffs would raise the price of imported items all at once and make households poorer, according to Carl Weinberg and Rubeela Farooqi, economists at High Frequency Economics. They would also hurt profit margins for U.S. companies, while raising the threat of retaliatory tariffs by other countries. And unlike tariffs in Trump’s first term, his latest proposal would affect products across the board. General Motors sank 9%, and Ford Motor fell 2.6% because both import automobiles from Mexico. Constellation Brands, which sells Modelo and other Mexican beer brands in the United States, dropped 3.3%. The value of the Mexican peso fell 1.8% against the U.S. dollar. Beyond the pain such tariffs would cause U.S. households and businesses, they could also push the Federal Reserve to slow or even halt its cuts to interest rates. The Fed had just begun easing its main interest rate from a two-decade high a couple months ago to offer support for the job market . While lower interest rates can boost the economy, they can also offer more fuel for inflation. “Many” officials at the Fed’s last meeting earlier this month said they should lower rates gradually, according to minutes of the meeting released Tuesday afternoon. The talk about tariffs overshadowed another mixed set of profit reports from U.S. retailers that answered few questions about how much more shoppers can keep spending. They’ll need to stay resilient after helping the economy avoid a recession, despite the high interest rates imposed by the Fed to get inflation under control. A report on Tuesday from the Conference Board said confidence among U.S. consumers improved in November, but not by as much as economists expected. Story continues below video Kohl’s tumbled 17% after its results for the latest quarter fell short of analysts’ expectations. CEO Tom Kingsbury said sales remain soft for apparel and footwear. A day earlier, Kingsbury said he plans to step down as CEO in January. Ashley Buchanan, CEO of Michaels and a retail veteran, will replace him. Best Buy fell 4.9% after likewise falling short of analysts’ expectations. Dick’s Sporting Goods topped forecasts for the latest quarter thanks to a strong back-to-school season, but its stock lost an early gain to fall 1.4%. Still, more stocks rose in the S&P 500 than fell. J.M. Smucker had one of the biggest gains and climbed 5.7% after topping analysts’ expectations for the latest quarter. CEO Mark Smucker credited strength for its Uncrustables, Meow Mix, Café Bustelo and Jif brands. Big Tech stocks also helped prop up U.S. indexes. Gains of 3.2% for Amazon and 2.2% for Microsoft were the two strongest forces lifting the S&P 500. All told, the S&P 500 rose 34.26 points to 6,021.63. The Dow gained 123.74 to 44,860.31, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 119.46 to 19,174.30. In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady following their big drop from a day before driven by relief following Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary. The yield on the 10-year Treasury inched up to 4.29% from 4.28% late Monday, but it’s still well below the 4.41% level where it ended last week. In the crypto market, bitcoin continued to pull back after topping $99,000 for the first time late last week. It’s since dipped back toward $91,000, according to CoinDesk. It’s a sharp turnaround from the bonanza that initially took over the crypto market following Trump’s election. That boom had also appeared to have spilled into some corners of the stock market. Strategists at Barclays Capital pointed to stocks of unprofitable companies, along with other areas that can be caught up in bursts of optimism by smaller-pocketed “retail” investors. AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.The best Black Friday toy deals from Lego, Barbie, Fisher-Price and more