Physics of sailing

HARTFORD, Connecticut - Principals, superintendents and counselors are replacing classrooms as the surge in coronavirus infections puts even more strain on schools that were already struggling with staff shortages.…

It is with a heavy heart and the best memories that we announce the passing of our father, Arthur Charles Jeffery, on December 7, 2021 in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Dad was born on November 6, 1935 in Lashburn, Saskatchewan and had an…

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Dr William John Kossler (Jack) passed away in his early morning sleep on December 9, 2021, leaving behind three sons, two grandchildren, a new great-grandchild and many good friends who admired him . Jack was a scientist, teacher,…

Until before 2016, talking about GLE in Mercedes slang didn't make sense, but that all changed when Daimler decided to give a big change to its midsize SUV, starting with its name because it left behind the name ML to accommodate the three…

Mercy Tangredi, second from left in white, holds the Dowl Bowl with his teammates. Submitted photoAfter a fall season in which the University of Hawaii at Manoa reached second place in the Pacific Coast Conference of the Inter Collegiate…

After graduating from Saint Bonaventure University in 1964, Frank was a professor of physics for the Peace Corps in the Philippines until 1967.“One of the things he shared about his experience with the Peace Corps was…

It's Thursday - Christmas Eve, if you want to think of it that way. We will examine the legacy of Mayor Bill de Blasio at the end of his term. We'll also find out what went through the mind of a physics professor when he opened a package…

The brains behind a green anti-fouling solution inspired by sea urchins for boats have partnered with Falmouth Harbor and Rustler Yachts to bring the technology to Cornwall in a first industry. Finsulate's…

Our survey of NPR staff and contributors has produced dozens and dozens of favorite games - but twenty received more nominations than the rest. Each of those - the cozy, the competitive, the scary, and the weird - are…

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Congress is days away from passing landmark UFO legislation. As the first detailed by Researcher Douglas Dean Johnson, Defense Bill to Pass Will Force U.S. Government to Expand Effort to Investigate unidentified aerial phenomena.Among a…

Sam Cooper in action for the Romford RaidersA former National Junior Judo Champion, the Portsmouth Grammar School student was also a very promising wakeboarder - until his life was changed while watching a Disney movie!Addicted to ice…

The year 2021 marks the 35th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda and Metroid, the 30th anniversary of Sonic, and the 20th anniversary of Xbox and Halo. One of the funniest couples in video games also blows twenty candles, none…

On November 8, Orono Schools celebrated the achievements of 25 students of the class of 2022. These…

HOUGHTON - Robert H. Wieber of Houghton was called to his eternal home on November 27, 2021, after a long illness. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and family. Bob was born in Hancock on July 21, 1938; son of…

During World War II, the United States, as part of the government project sent to build continuous blocks of fully welded cargo ships, the "Liberty Ships". Construction began with the outbreak of the Pacific War from 1942. 2,708 ships…

GOODFELLOW Gordon Parker Goodfellow, Jr. A calm and unpretentious man, Gordon Goodfellow, Jr. suffered a stroke on November 12, 2021 at the age of 82. The day before, he had spent doing what he loved most, having dinner and laughing with…

Thomas (Tom) Patrick Wangler was born August 2, 1937 in Bay City Michigan to Frank and Florence Wangler. He received his bachelor's degree in physics in 1958 from Michigan State University, followed by a doctorate. in Physics in…

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers seemed to steer their wayward ship in the right direction with a convincing 30-10 win above New York Giants on Monday night football.It was a heartwarming return to victory after the team dropped…

An experimental and computational study in Nature Catalysis shows promise for a new class of catalysts producing ammonia under mild conditions, writes the Technical University of Denmark in a Press release. Ammonia production is around…

Space is really, really big, and aliens are not magic. In my previous article, I presented these two points as being critical for anyone inclined to believe that UFOs are spaceships from a distant star system. (I'm…

EspaceX CEO Elon Musk presented a space travel scenario that sees his company's Starship launch system make its first orbital test flight as early as January. The spacecraft could undergo "a dozen launches next year, maybe more," and be…

Douglas Gregory, a former visiting scholar in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (1993 to 2003), died in the early hours of September 30. Sophie Chester-Glyn, a doctoral student in law in Bristol and stepdaughter of Douglas, offers…

Nuesse, William Everett ROCKPORT, Maine - William Everett Nuesse passed away at his home on November 8, 2021, in the presence of his family. Bill was a kind man with a great capacity for friendship and easily engaged with people. For…

My personal opinion, which I rarely give because I have no way to substantiate it, there were enough people inside who said, "Look, he was briefing the high ranking officers and you have to be careful because if you squeeze too tight Lue,…

Dr Joseph "Doc" Peone, Jr. Sep 6, 1936 - Nov 1, 2021 SENECA FALLS - Dr. Joseph "Doc" Peone, Jr., born in Seneca Falls, NY on September 6, 1936, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2021 from an illness lasting several months. He will…

Tornadoes and blizzards are a fact of life on the plains. Normally, however, they do not occur at the same time of year. And none of these "weather events" typically occur in early October - which a few years ago was when I drove the…

Ellen MacArthur, sailor and ecologist Decision of record ocean racer MacArthur to quit competitive sailing in 2009 opened the doors to a new career with the creation of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation - a charitable trust dedicated to…

Talmadge Ray Adcock, 91, of Knoxville, died October 29. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home.Herb Bishop,…

Today, Four Seasons Education (Cayman) Inc - ADR Inc (NYSE: FEDU) stock gained $ 0.09, an increase of 6.87%. Four Seasons Education (Cayman) opened at $ 1.35 before trading between $ 1.40 and $ 1.28 throughout Friday's…

Today, Four Seasons Education (Cayman) Inc - ADR Inc (NYSE: FEDU) stock gained $ 0.07, an increase of 6.25%. Four Seasons Education (Cayman) opened at $ 1.11 before trading between $ 1.19 and $ 1.06 throughout Wednesday's…

David Van Dame September 6, 1947 ~ October 17, 2021 David or Farmer Dave, 74, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2021 at his home in Salt Lake City, UT. He was the loving husband of Kathy (Bierbaum) Van Dame for 48 years. Born…

This story contains spoilers for the first season of “Baking Impossible,” which stars two engineering graduates from Penn State. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa .-- Baking a cake involves mixing the dough, baking…

On October 11, 2021, Dr Ronald L. Servoss, husband of Linda Jiles Servoss, passed away from a long…

Photo AP / Ian WaltonJacksonville Jaguars ended their 20-game losing streak with Sunday's thrilling 23-20 victory over the Miami Dolphins at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.Matthew Wright won the game with a field goal of 53 yards at…

MONDAYElisabeth Strout ("Ah Guillaume!”) Is in conversation with Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney at 6 p.m. at Harvard Bookstore (tickets are $ 32.50 and include a mailed copy of the book). . . Julie sedivy ("Memory speaks: on…

Legendary sailors Glen Dexter, Andreas Josenhans and Sandy MacMillan have made the trip from Halifax to Kingston, Ontario more times than they remember. Kingston is of particular importance to the Nova Scotia sailing…

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in Jerusalem for Abraham's Accords initiative Israeli lawmakers flanked by the daughter and son-in-law of former President Donald Trump launched an initiative in Jerusalem on Monday (October 11) to advance…

This month marks the birth of the revolutionary physicist and inventor Sir Peter Mansfield, a man who was, and undoubtedly remains, one of the most outstanding professors in the history of the…

In his book The science behind sailing, Dutch scientist Joop Slooff explains in detail the aeromechanics and hydromechanics of sailing, providing comprehensive and scientifically justified descriptions of the reasons boats sail. Sloof, who…

Ubisoft's open-world Star Wars game is set to take inspiration from the best Assassin's Creed, using the customization and exploration of AC 4: Black Flag.…

The America's Cup pits boat against boat, sailor against sailor, but Laurie Davidson also appreciated it because it was also a contest between designers. Of course, Davidson was one of the best. He emerged from an era of extremely…

STOESSELL ALFRED LLOYD STOESSELL Alfred Lloyd Stoessell of Falls Church, VA passed away peacefully at the MDS home on September 29, 2021, his family sadly reports. Lloyd is survived by Pamela Becker Stoessell, his beloved wife of 50…

“There should be a lot of dreaming clubs. Anything is possible if you work hard, have a clear strategy, solidarity. When Thomas Frank said this in May, Brentford FC had just ended a 74-year wait to return…

c / o Yongxi Tan '22 During his college application, Philippe Bungabong '22 was looking for an opportunity to further broaden his intellectual horizons. Throughout his time at the university, Bungabong has made himself an…

The new crew of NASA's upcoming Human Exploration Research Analog, or HERA, mission stand in front of the habitat that will be their home for 45 days. From left to right: Lauren Cornell, Monique Garcia, Christopher Roberts and Madelyne…

Maybe it's a joyous blast from the Temple University marching band cranking your engine, or the sight of the William Penn statue rising from the skyline as you stroll through the heart of Philadelphia.At this year's Broad Street Run on…

Between gentle waves or big swells, in the eye of a storm or sliding on a calm sea, it resolutely holds its course towards the same horizons of precision, technical performance and sporting elegance.…

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Sanicole International Aeronautics Show The International Sanicole Airshow weekend was a little different this year with three days of air show from Friday to Sunday. However, Friday remained the traditional sunset air show with…

This summer, five orange Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) departed the U.S. Virgin Islands, fitted with heavy-duty hurricane wings to operate in winds over 70 mph and waves over 10 feet. Their destination: the heart of the…

In his early research, Hewish became the first scientist to use radio star scintillation to measure the height and dimensions of plasma clouds, collections of charged particles in the ionosphere (a layer of the upper atmosphere ). In the…

Photo credit: Joe LeeThere's plenty to be excited about for a night out this weekend, as Culture Night returns in style this Friday for an artsy night out in Galway.Galway City Council has released the full list of events taking place in…

Seaplanes, sometimes referred to as flying boats, have been around since the late 1800s. Since then, they have become a colorful part of the aviation landscape for commercial and military applications. This Perhaps the most…

Sep 15, 2021ONLY SIX countries in the world - America, Britain, China, France, India and Russia - currently operate nuclear-powered submarines. Australia could become the unlikely seventh. In a statement and a joint television appearance…

A shameful story and a warning to the world of sailing by David Schmidt Sep 14 08:00 PDT September 14, 2021 View of…

After North Korea tested a salvo ballistic missiles designed to defeat U.S. and Allied missile defenses in the Pacific, speculation has increased over a possible US beheading strike on North Korea. With the help of Stratfor's…

On Sunday, nearly 16 lakh students from across the country took the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) for undergraduate medical and dental courses. Most students found the biology and chemistry sections to be moderate to…

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Engineers prepare NEA Scout for integration and expedition at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Image via Nasa. NEA Scout prepares for launch Space fans are still hoping that NASA's long-awaited Artemis program…

Zdenka Willis has always loved the ocean. Each summer his family traveled from Indiana to South Carolina, where Willis and his sisters scoured the beaches for shark teeth, watched dolphins swim, and wondered what other wonders were…

Often times when we speak with entrepreneurs about the origin story of their innovation, they tell us how they recognized bottlenecks or vulnerabilities in their previous jobs or in the military. However, every once in a…

Netflix's upcoming “Squid Game” series has released new character stills! "Squid Game" is a new drama about a mysterious survival game with a reward of 45.6 billion won (approximately $ 40 million). Lee…

NORWAY Bergen's tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl sets sail on Friday August 20 from Arendal in Norway and will sail around the world for 20 months. The One Ocean Expedition will be a 'University at Sea', aiming to raise…

IIt's hard not to watch CeeDee Lamb. Whether he faints in front of candles, makes daring one-handed captures that both defy the laws of physics and threatens to break Ezekiel Elliott's brain, or pays homage to the great n 88 °…

The National Ignition Facility's preamplifiers amplify the energy of the laser beams that ultimately irradiate the hydrogen fuel. The photo is enhanced with colors. Credit: Damien Jemison / LLNL The…

You are invited! Join our CEO Bill Nye for our live virtual premiere of "Sailing the Light," a beautiful 35-minute documentary on the groundbreaking LightSail 2 mission. After the film, Bill and members of the mission team will host a…

A meadow of Oceanic posidonia. Credit: Alberto Roméo /CC BY-SA 2.5 Under the waters off many coasts of the world are meadows of photosynthetic seagrass. Like a meadow, a savannah or a…

Imagine a school that restricts the subjects that one could take according to their gender. A school, where girls are not allowed to opt for math or physics as these are the more "masculine" subjects and the only way to access…

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Wayne Thornhill won the recently staged Highveld Sailing Club Winter Regatta at the Trichardtsfontein Dam. He scored five points and Gert Lategan (a junior sailor) was second with 13 points, Dries Lategan was third with 14 points, Gideon…

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Japanese researchers broke the world record for the fastest internet speed by transmitting data at 319 terabits per second (Tbps) using a modern compatible fiber-optic cable, according to the leading communications research institute from…

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Captain Paul A. Ruth USN (Ret), 83, died July 1, 2021 in Sandpoint, Idaho, surrounded by a loving family. Born February 5, 1938 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to the late Paul and Mae Ruth. He was a…

In early May, I sailed for the first time to Potter Cove on Prudence Island, which for the past fifteen years has been an excellent boating destination and hiding place; it is a nice contrast with the port of Galileo where I live and…

This weekend, airline pilot Bernado Landaboure swaps his Boeing 747 to join his racing team on a 20-foot sailboat. Euronews met him during a sailing regatta off Dubai.His Lavazza sailboat is just one of 40 ships that took part in the…

We see them, we need them, but what are they doing to the planet? Maybe sailing can come to the rescue. In this report from The Big Idea, the Spanish startup bound4blue is reinventing sailing to make the maritime industry more…

Princeton scientist Albert Einstein rented a house on the North Fork for the summer of 1939. It was a small beach hut on Nassau Point in Southold where, at the age of 60, he felt he could enjoying the salty sea air, sailing his 15-foot…

The list of the best Xbox exclusives is an eclectic bunch that spans the entire Microsoft ecosystem - from the Xbox One and the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S to Windows PC as well. Microsoft's gaming system has brilliantly eroded the…

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The Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) has named its team All-Academic Sailing Team 2020-21. The All-Academic Sailing Team recognizes collegiate sailors who have achieved excellence in national and inter-conference competitions…

Valve's annual Steam Summer Sale is in full swing, threatening the bank accounts of PC gamers around the world with massive discounts on thousands of the digital store's most popular titles. The sale runs from June 24 to July 8 and covers…

With F9, the Fast and furious the franchise shows that she always knows how to entertain. But he never got so much out of the Looney Tunes play book.Universal ImagesAll Fast and furious the film puts credulity to the test, but F9 breaks…

PublicityThe Biden administration is making a big push to fund hypersonic-related research in the 2022 budget. The administration asked $ 3.8 billion, nearly 20% more than the Trump administration's $ 3.2 billion allocation for fiscal…