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Out of time: Sir Peter Mansfield, the Nobel Laureate and MRI pioneer Notts speaker
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…
D&D 5e set to bring Spelljammer & Dark Sun back in 2022
Wizards of the Coast has said that D&D will revive two classic settings next year. Here's why we want Spelljammer and Dark Sun in the Fifth Edition.…
Dive Deep into the Sailing Niche >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News
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 Star Wars game set to emulate AC 4: Black Flag’s open world
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.…
Tributes pour in for the great designer Laurie Davidson • Live Sail Die
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…
ALFRED STOESSELL Obituary (2021) – Washington, DC
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 years,…
Brentford FC: an English fairy tale with a strong Danish influence | Football news | Athletic
“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 to the top of…
Argus Wesleyan | WesCeleb: Philippe Bungabong ’22 on Freeman Scholarship, Nonprofit Work and…
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…
NASA selects crew for 45-day simulated trip to Martian moon
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…
The Broad Street Run is mostly downhill, but how does it really help?
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…