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NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, May 27 (game #450) NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, May 27 (game #450) Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Monday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, May 26 (game #449). Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc’s Wordle today page for the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. You may like NYT Strands today (game #450) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands? • Today’s NYT Strands theme is… A strange new world NYT Strands today (game #450) – hint #2 – clue words Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. DAYS MALE HAND DINNER LATER PAGES NYT Strands today (game #450) – hint #3 – spangram letters How many letters are in today’s spangram? • Spangram has 14 letters NYT Strands today (game #450) – hint #4 – spangram position What are two sides of the board that today’s spangram touches? First side: left, 1st row Last side: right, 5th row Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM. Today’s best Get Better At Wordle deals NYT Strands today (game #450) – the answers (Image credit: New York Times) The answers to today’s Strands, game #450, are… FARM GAMES ANIMAL TALE HUNGER HANDMAIDS SPANGRAM: DYSTOPIAN NOVEL My rating: Moderate My score: Perfect Today we were looking for three pairs of words that made up the titles of DYSTOPIAN NOVELS (Animal Farm, Hunger Games, and Handmaid’s Tale) – not that I realized this initially. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. It wasn’t until I got ANIMAL and connected it to FARM that the penny dropped. Before then I wasn’t sure what the theme “a strange new world” meant. A dystopian novel is defined as a story set in a fictional society or world often characterized by an oppressive regime and governmental or religious control after a collapse of some sort. As is the case with all three of today’s choices, they also reflect the time in which they were written and carry warnings about possible futures when we’ll be too busy trying to survive to pass the time on word puzzles. How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below. Yesterday’s NYT Strands answers (Monday, May 26, game #449) HANDSHAKE SALUTE SHRUG KOWTOW NAMASTE CURTSEY SPANGRAM: GESTURES What is NYT Strands? Strands is the NYT’s not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It’s now a fully fledged member of the NYT’s games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile. I’ve got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you’re struggling to beat it each day. Source link #NYT #Strands #hints #answers #Tuesday #game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

How the tycoons behind Kind Bars, Hot Pockets and other snacks diversify their fortunes – CNBC How the tycoons behind Kind Bars, Hot Pockets and other snacks diversify their fortunes – CNBC How the tycoons behind Kind Bars, Hot Pockets and other snacks diversify their fortunes CNBC Source link #tycoons #Kind #Bars #Hot #Pockets #snacks #diversify #fortunes #CNBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, May 27 (game #1219) Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, May 27 (game #1219) Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Monday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, May 26 (game #1218). Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc’s Wordle today column covers the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. You may like Quordle today (game #1219) – hint #1 – Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today? • The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 3*. * Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too). Quordle today (game #1219) – hint #2 – repeated letters Do any of today’s Quordle answers contain repeated letters? • The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 3. Quordle today (game #1219) – hint #3 – uncommon letters Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today? • No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today’s Quordle answers. Quordle today (game #1219) – hint #4 – starting letters (1) Do any of today’s Quordle puzzles start with the same letter? • The number of today’s Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 2. If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you’re not ready yet then here’s one more clue to make things a lot easier: Quordle today (game #1219) – hint #5 – starting letters (2) What letters do today’s Quordle answers start with? • T • R • P • R Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM. Today’s best Get Better At Wordle deals Quordle today (game #1219) – the answers (Image credit: Merriam-Webster) The answers to today’s Quordle, game #1219, are… Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. A really difficult round for me today, with the letters falling awkwardly. It was probably the longest I’ve taken to complete Quordle this year. My first two correct words – RANGE and RADAR – were easy; the last two far from it. I deduced that one of them at least must have a double letter, but it took me a long while to get POPPY – one of just 20 five-letter words that have three of the same letter. How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below. Daily Sequence today (game #1219) – the answers (Image credit: Merriam-Webster) The answers to today’s Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1219, are… Quordle answers: The past 20 Quordle #1218, Monday, 26 May: BLEAT, HOWDY, ASIDE, SCOOP Quordle #1217, Sunday, 25 May: OCEAN, AMBER, PIPER, GLEAN Quordle #1216, Saturday, 24 May: HUSKY, HEIST, FOGGY, POLAR Quordle #1215, Friday, 23 May: SHIRE, GIANT, AWAIT, ****** Quordle #1214, Thursday, 22 May: LOSE, GLOVE, STINT, EXCEL Quordle #1213, Wednesday, 21 May: NOVEL, CHOSE, DIRTY, DONUT Quordle #1212, Tuesday, 20 May: DECOY, SHAKE, MAPLE, PURER Quordle #1211, Monday, 19 May: LINK, HANDY, DITCH, WAIVE Quordle #1210, Sunday, 18 May: QUACK, ******, PURGE, DOWNY Quordle #1209, Saturday, 17 May: STRIP, RANGE, UNITE, GEESE Quordle #1208, Friday, 16 May: SHEEP, SNUCK, DRIFT, BREAK Quordle #1207, Thursday, 15 May: PAINT, CROUP, PEDAL, FLUKE Quordle #1206, Wednesday, 14 May: FAVOR, METER, PICKY, MAKER Quordle #1205, Tuesday, 13 May: SCENT, AGAPE, POLAR, YEARN Quordle #1204, Monday, 12 May: ROYAL, ARGUE, BUNCH, READY Quordle #1203, Sunday, 11 May: QUASH, MUNCH, ALTER, UNDUE Quordle #1202, Saturday, 10 May: RELIC, BADGE, CHAMP, SATIN Quordle #1201, Friday, 9 May: MINUS, CRIME, NOSEY, SLAIN Quordle #1200, Thursday, 8 May: ELUDE, GREET, POPPY, ELITE Quordle #1199, Wednesday, 7 May: QUOTH, TRUNK, BESET, NAIVE Source link #Quordle #hints #answers #Tuesday #game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Fremantle Docker Corey Wagner says players expect the type of contact that sent Alex Pearce to AFL Tribunal Fremantle Docker Corey Wagner says players expect the type of contact that sent Alex Pearce to AFL Tribunal Freo have thrown their support around captain Alex Pearce as he prepares to attend the AFL Tribunal and teammate Corey Wagner has declared he’d have no issue being on the wrong end of the same type of bump. Source link #Fremantle #Docker #Corey #Wagner #players #expect #type #contact #Alex #Pearce #AFL #Tribunal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Who’s really fixing your roof? Who’s really fixing your roof? The cost of a roof replacement is a major investment, so you want to be sure you’re hiring the right roofing company for the job. While you’re mulling over roofing materials and checking credentials, make sure to ask who will actually be doing the work: Does the company use an in-house crew or hire subcontractors? The answer can affect your roof’s quality, cost and timeline. Here’s what to know. What to know about in-house roofing crews Two roofers installing a new roof Some companies use in-house roofing crews, which means they’re full-time, W-2 employees, not temporary 1099 contractors. Permanent employees are more likely to undergo a vetting process, including background checks and drug screenings, which can give you more peace of mind knowing who’s up on your roof. Using the same group of in-house team members also means better accountability and helps maintain consistent quality and safety practices, ensuring the team follows the protocols every time. Plus, you’re more likely to get consistent work and a crew that takes pride in its work when they represent the company directly. Of course, not all in-house crews are equally skilled, but reputable roofing companies continue to invest in training their employees. Clear communication is also a benefit in terms of how the crew communicates with the office staff and project manager to keep up with the details of your specific roofing job. Some companies with in-house crews, like one of the best Salt Lake City roofers, Whitaker Roofing, offer continuous training opportunities to enhance skills and safety. This kind of dedicated education helps ensure the crew is up-to-date on the roofing industry’s latest best practices and methods. A downside to using in-house crews is that you may pay more. This is typically due to higher overhead costs than companies that use subcontractors. Another **** is that you may have to wait longer to schedule your roofing job with an in-house roofing crew, as they have less availability. However, if you care about knowing who is doing the work and want to ensure accountability, then a company that uses in-house roofing crews might be right for you. What to know about subcontractors Two roofers installing asphalt shingles on top of a new house against a clear blue sky It’s common practice to use subcontractors in roofing, but it’s important to know what that means for your roofing project. Many roofing companies use subcontractors, especially for large roofs or during busy seasons. This approach allows for more flexibility, leading to faster roofing timelines and possibly lower costs, depending on how the company manages its labor and overhead. For example, some of Atlanta’s top roofing companies depend on subcontractors instead of in-house crews. This setup can work well when there’s consistency and oversight from company management. For instance, Mighty Dog Roofing of Atlanta shares a trusted group of subcontractors with nearby branches. Bumble Roofing of North Atlanta also uses the same three subcontracted crews across its local offices and told Yahoo Local that each crew specializes in different jobs, including large-scale projects like a 50,000-square-foot roof. The biggest risk you take when hiring a roofing company that uses subcontractors is inconsistency in the work. If your roofer does not carefully screen who they hire, you could end up with roofers who aren’t properly insured, aren’t covered under the company’s liability policy or whose work isn’t up to quality standards. Many subcontractors have a lot of experience and are highly skilled, but not all are vetted the same way. It’s not common practice to background-check subcontractors, but relationships matter. Ask your roofer how long they’ve known the subcontractors — some have longstanding relationships and others are new to the game. If you’re considering a company that uses subcontractors, it’s also worth asking how crews are assigned and what kind of experience they bring to the job. A reputable roofing contractor will be upfront with you about their independent labor and answer any questions you have. In-house crews vs. subcontractors: Which is right for you? A roofer nails a timber board using an electric nailer while working on a roof It’s probably not the first question on your mind when you’re thinking about a roof repair or replacement, but knowing who the roofing company is sending out to perform work on your home is important. Deciding between a company that uses in-house roofing crews vs. subcontractors can be tricky, but there are some things to remember when choosing between the two. Typically, in-house crews undergo background checks and are trained to the company’s standards, ensuring you’re getting a good quality roof repair or installation by someone who has been properly vetted. They are directly managed by someone at the roofing company, so you know exactly who to call if something goes wrong. On the other hand, subcontractors can offer more flexibility and potentially take on more jobs than in-house crews, especially during summer, which tends to be the busy season for most roofers in the U.S. Some companies have reliable subcontractors they’ve worked with for years. While these crews may not undergo formal background checks, they often understand the company’s standards and procedures. However, keep in mind that subcontractors may also work for other roofing companies. More Yahoo Local best roofers in the U.S. See all Yahoo Local roofing articles ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaMarylandMinnesotaMissouriNebraskaNevadaOhioOregonTennesseeTexasUtahWashington Source link #Whos #fixing #roof Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Karl-Anthony Towns’ Game 3 gem — a gift to his late mother – The New York Times Karl-Anthony Towns’ Game 3 gem — a gift to his late mother – The New York Times Karl-Anthony Towns’ Game 3 gem — a gift to his late mother The New York TimesKAT fuels late charge to pull Knicks back from brink ESPNJosh Hart’s wife celebrates ‘birthday win’ with Knicks’ Game 3 rally over Pacers New York PostKarl-Anthony Towns ignites Knicks; Thibodeau finally utilizes bench USA TodayStarting 5, May 26: Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks rise up in Game 3 NBA Source link #KarlAnthony #Towns #Game #gem #gift #late #mother #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Chopper ****** inquest to look at pilot’s ******** use Chopper ****** inquest to look at pilot’s ******** use A pilot’s ******** use before a mid-air helicopter collision will come under scrutiny as part of an inquest into the fatal ******, a coroner has been told. Four people died when two Sea World helicopters collided above the Gold Coast Broadwater in January 2023 during the busy summer holiday season. A litany of factors led to the ******, including limited visibility, failed radio transmissions and a lack of safety protocols, the *********** Transport Safety Bureau’s final report revealed in April. A pre-inquest hearing in Brisbane on Monday was told the safety bureau report had provided scope for the helicopter ****** inquest to be held at a later date. Pilot Ashley Jenkinson 40, Ronald and Diane Hughes, 65 and 67, and Sydney mother Vanessa Tadros, 36, died in the ****** while nine others were injured in the catastrophic collision more than two years ago. The pilot’s drug use before the ****** would be one of 11 issues to come under the microscope at the inquest, counsel assisting Ian Harvey said on Monday. “The ATSB report includes a finding that it was very likely that pilot Ashley Jenkinson used ******** around one-and-a-half days prior to the accident,” Mr Harvey told the court. “Their conclusion is that the pilot Ashley Jenkinson was unlikely to have been directly affected by the drug at the time of the accident. “The word ‘directly’ is of some significance.” Other issues to be addressed at the inquest would include the high frequency of Sea World helicopter flights as well as the design and control of landing sites, he said. Adequacy of training, radio equipment serviceability and effectiveness along with Sea World’s air communication systems would also be examined, the coroner heard. One of the outstanding issues the safety bureau found was an antenna failure in one helicopter’s radio that existed for days. One of the pilots tried to make a call to alert the other helicopter that they were leaving but it was never delivered to the other aircraft due to the fault, the safety bureau report said. The inquest is expected to run over a 10-day ******* from a date yet to be set. Source link #Chopper #****** #inquest #pilots #******** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

How retail investors won round one of tariff market volatility How retail investors won round one of tariff market volatility Who’s the dumb money now? As $74 billion flowed out of equity mutual funds and ETFs in April, retail investors bought the dip and participated in the fastest snapback in the S&P 500 (^GSPC) since 1982. Retail investor inflows have surpassed $50 billion since April 8, according to a May 15 note from JPMorgan quantitative strategist Emma Wu. Although the pace of purchases slowed from “dip-buying weeks,” Wu noted on Thursday that retail investors still bought $7.5 billion in equities over the past week. “I have to give retail a back-clap because they had been buying the dip all the way through,” RBC Capital Markets derivatives strategist Amy Wu Silverman said on Catalysts (see video above). “It was really the institutional investor base that massively de-grossed [i.e., reduced exposure to financial markets]. So they’re the ones who actually have to catch up right now.” Data from investing platform Public indicates that investors who bought the dip between April 3 and May 9 earned a nearly 12% return. That winning streak led Bank of America’s retail clients to sell stocks and take profits for the first time in 23 weeks prior to Memorial Day, according to a note from BofA senior US equity strategist Jill Carey Hall. Public founder and CEO Leif Abraham said the buy-the-dip strategy has become the norm, noting that “the concept of buying the dip has definitely become sort of retail investing culture.” Read more: How to protect your money during economic turmoil, stock market volatility So what did the so-called smart money get wrong about the volatility and subsequent rally? Part of the reason is baked into the demands of the role, according to Silverman. “The pickle that an institutional investor is in … [is] you’re usually benchmarked to the S&P 500,” she said. “So the S&P 500 goes up 15%, and you went up 5%. That’s not great.” It can be hard to justify fees if you’re not beating the benchmark. Silverman calls this “career risk,” which she said is something that isn’t talked about enough. Retail investors benefit from a longer time horizon that institutional investors can’t enjoy, since they are judged annually. “We miss a lot of returns,” Invesco global market strategist Brian Levitt acknowledged. “Investors are still their own worst enemies.” Trader Fred Demarco works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on April 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) · ASSOCIATED PRESS Levitt added that the lesson for long-term investors to stay the course in market volatility is a tale as old as time and not necessarily a strategy that indicates retail is winning. Story Continues Source link #retail #investors #won #tariff #market #volatility Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Series: The AI-Powered Personal Assistant for Professionals on the Move Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Series: The AI-Powered Personal Assistant for Professionals on the Move In a world where productivity must follow us everywhere, the line between traditional PCs and modern tablets continues to blur. At the forefront of this evolution stands the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Series — a suite of premium tablets purpose-built for professionals who demand performance, flexibility, and intelligent tools that match the pace of their dynamic lives. What truly sets the Galaxy Tab S10 series apart is its AI-driven software intelligence, turning the tablet into not just a device, but a productivity partner. With cutting-edge AI features, robust hardware, and seamless integration into the Samsung ecosystem, the Galaxy Tab S10 Series is redefining what it means to work smart. Tablets Are the New PCs — And the Galaxy Tab S10 Leads the Pack The idea that a powerful workstation must come in the form of a heavy laptop is now outdated. Professionals are increasingly turning to high-end tablets for day-to-day work — and the Galaxy Tab S10 series is designed with exactly that in mind. With desktop-class performance, advanced multitasking capabilities, and exceptional build quality, these tablets strike a perfect balance between portability, durability, and computing power. A PC Experience, On the Go With the keyboard cover and Samsung DeX mode, your Galaxy Tab S10 transforms into a powerful desktop-like environment. DeX allows you to run multiple resizable windows, drag and drop files, and use familiar shortcuts, just like on a PC. The keyboard cover adds tactile precision and typing comfort, making it easier to work on documents, presentations, and emails wherever you are. Whether you’re preparing reports, editing spreadsheets, or running business apps, the Galaxy Tab S10, paired with its versatile keyboard cover, ensures you can do it all, from anywhere. S Pen: The Magic Wand for Work The S Pen, now smarter and more precise than ever, unlocks a host of AI-enhanced capabilities. The best part? It comes in the box. PDF Translate: Simply hover the S Pen over foreign text in a PDF and see instant translations, breaking down language barriers in seconds. Sketch to Image: A game-changer for creatives — turn rough ideas into polished visuals using AI-powered image generation that transforms your sketches into finished artwork. Whether you’re brainstorming, annotating, or ideating, the S Pen makes the process intuitive, fast, and even enjoyable. Read this article to know more about how the S Pen functions and the amazing capabilities it holds. Meetings Reimagined: Note Assist & Transcript Assist Say goodbye to frantic typing and scattered voice notes. Note Assist uses on-device AI to summarise, format, and organise your handwritten notes in real-time, keeping them clear and structured. Meanwhile, Transcript Assist lets you focus fully on the office meetings, it not only transcribes speech instantly but also uses AI to summarise key points, identify different speakers, and even translate conversations when needed. All of this happens securely on-device, ensuring everything is private. Performance Built for Power Users Behind the Galaxy Tab S10 Series’ elegant design lies serious computing muscle. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset and backed by 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the Tab S10 handles intensive workloads with ease, from video editing to real-time multitasking across multiple apps. Whether you’re launching AI-driven productivity tools, handling large business files, or jumping between DeX mode and entertainment, performance remains fluid and responsive. Additionally, intelligent thermal management ensures sustained performance even during long work sessions, and ultrafast connectivity (including optional 5G) keeps professionals connected wherever they go. The result? A tablet that doesn’t just keep up — it leads. Entertainment That Moves With You While the Galaxy Tab S10 Series is a powerhouse for work, it’s equally adept at helping you unwind — especially during long commutes or travel hours. Whether you’re on a train, in a cab, or waiting at the airport, this tablet transforms idle time into an opportunity to relax, recharge, or even explore your creative side. The Dynamic AMOLED 2X display delivers stunning visuals with rich colours and deep contrast, making movies, shows, and videos feel cinematic, even on a compact screen. The AKG-tuned quad speakers provide immersive, room-filling sound with Dolby Atmos support, so you can enjoy your favourite series, podcasts, or music without compromise. The screen has a refresh rate of 120Hz, which means you’ll always experience super-smooth scrolling and an amazing gaming experience. For gamers, the Galaxy Tab S10 brings console-quality performance on the go. With AI-optimised graphics processing and minimal input lag, your favourite titles run smoothly — whether you’re playing casually during a quick ride or diving into a serious gaming session on a longer trip. Power of the Samsung Ecosystem The Galaxy Tab S10 Series shines even brighter when part of the Samsung ecosystem. Use Quick Share to transfer files seamlessly between your phone and tablet, or take advantage of Multi Control to navigate and drag files across devices using a single keyboard and mouse, as if they were one. Extend your display to a Galaxy Book with Second Screen, or continue tasks from one device to another without interruption. It’s a connected, fluid experience that maximises efficiency. Samsung Knox: Enterprise-Grade Security With professionals handling sensitive data on the move, security is non-negotiable. The Galaxy Tab S10 series features Samsung Knox, a defense-grade security platform that protects your device from the chip level up. Whether you’re a corporate user managing business files or a freelancer working with client data, Knox ensures that your tablet is as secure as any enterprise-grade PC. Conclusion: The Professional’s Ultimate Tablet The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Series isn’t just a tablet — it’s a smart workstation, a notetaking assistant, a translation tool, an art studio, and an entertainment hub all rolled into one. For today’s professionals who are constantly shifting between work, travel, and creativity, this AI-powered tablet is more than a luxury — it’s a necessity. #Samsung #GalaxyTabS10Series Affiliate links may be automatically generated – see our ethics statement for details. 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California Republicans would love Kamala Harris to run for governor – Politico California Republicans would love Kamala Harris to run for governor – Politico California Republicans would love Kamala Harris to run for governor PoliticoThe early frontrunner for the 2028 election? Kamala Harris The TimesWhy Kamala Harris could run for California governor and bypass another White House bid AP NewsInside Kamala Harris’ deliberations over her political future CNNColumn: Harris hasn’t shown much interest in being California governor Los Angeles Times Source link #California #Republicans #love #Kamala #Harris #run #governor #Politico Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

AI can track 3D printed parts back to specific machine that made them AI can track 3D printed parts back to specific machine that made them Researchers have developed an AI-driven system which can pinpoint “the specific machine” following an inspection of the 3D printed parts it has produced. A Grainger College of Engineering team from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign say that the system could be used for managing supply chains, “detecting early problems and verifying that suppliers are following agreed upon processes.” However, talk of the “hidden fingerprints” of 3D printers have got this Sherlock, Columbo, Monk, and Fargo fan more interested in the criminal investigatory implications of the new AI. (Image credit: Grainger College of Engineering) Implications for manufacturing, quality, and trust Only a photograph of a part printed by a certain 3D printer is needed to verify its “unique signature… or fingerprint” says the Grainger blog. “We are still amazed that this works: we can print the same part design on two identical machines – same model, same process settings, same material – and each machine leaves a unique fingerprint that the AI model can trace back to the machine,” said Bill King, a professor of mechanical science and engineering, and the research project leader. “It’s possible to determine exactly where and how something was made. You don’t have to take your supplier’s word on anything.” You may like The researchers looked most closely at the (major) implications for supplier management and quality control. They described how this was important to 3D printer vendors to ensure users “adhere to a specific set of machines, processes, and factory procedures” to deliver the expected quality levels throughout the printing / production process. In tests, smartphone photographs of 9,192 parts made on 21 3D printing machines from six companies, and with four different fabrication processes, could be fingerprinted “with 98% accuracy from just 1 square millimeter of the part’s surface.” It would be interesting to see how much more accurate the Ai could be, given a larger area to anaylze. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Grainger College of Engineering) (Image credit: Grainger College of Engineering) Beware of using your 3D printer for ‘illicit goods’ Despite what sounds like a rather narrow focus on 3D printers used in factory production environments, the AI can work its magic on a far broader pool of devices. “These manufacturing fingerprints have been hiding in plain sight,” King said. “There are thousands of 3D printers in the world, and tens of millions of 3D printed parts used in airplanes, automobiles, medical devices, consumer products, and a host of other applications. Each one of these parts has a unique signature that can be detected using AI.” We assume King’s assertion includes all the printers listed in the regularly updated Tom’s Hardware’s best 3D printers article. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Beyond its touted use for supply chain management, the researchers say the tech could be applied to “track the origins of illicit goods.” Other than that, they don’t discuss any implications for criminal investigations. However, we’d like to see the technology used to trace the origin of a 3D printed gun discovered at a crime scene, for example. Source link #track #printed #parts #specific #machine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Eaton Netball Association focus on inclusivity with funding boost Eaton Netball Association focus on inclusivity with funding boost Almost a year on after an $8000 funding boost, the Eaton Netball Association has opened inclusive programs in a bid grown its participant base and open the sport up to new players. The association was the recipient of a Woolworths Netball Grant last year, focusing the funds on boosting participation by reducing fees, while encouraging healthy, active lifestyles. The reduced fees helped players in both their NetSetGo and development programs for the 2025 season to relieve families of the financial burden and encourage new participants The association also introduced a new social competition to encourage participation from both male and female players who might not have played traditional netball due to the costs or time commitments. This competition received new bibs to reduce uniform costs. New equipment also came the way of the NetSetGo program including bibs, bean bags, cones and hula hoops while the development program players enjoyed new fitness equipment, team bags, coaching equipment and a larger gazebo for carnivals. The grants are open again, with netball clubs and associations across Australia having the chance to win a portion of $100,000 in grants to promote healthier eating habits and increased physical activity among young players. There is also a $20,000 people’s choice award allocated to the club or association with the most votes. Former *********** Diamonds player and Woolworths NetSetGo ambassador Catherine Cox said the grants held a special place in her heart as not only a player, but also a parent. “Coaching my young daughter’s local netball team, I’ve seen firsthand how sport brings kids together, builds confidence, and nurtures a true sense of belonging,” she said. “It’s about more than just the game, it’s about giving children the chance to grow, thrive, and fall in love with an active, healthy lifestyle. “By supporting initiatives like this, they are (Woolworths) also helping kids all over the country discover the lifelong benefits of teamwork, movement, and nourishing their bodies with good food.” Clubs and associations can apply online at the Woolworths Netball Grants website before August 29. Source link #Eaton #Netball #Association #focus #inclusivity #funding #boost Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Motorola Edge 2025 Leaked Design Renders Surface Online; Shows New Rear Camera Setup Motorola Edge 2025 Leaked Design Renders Surface Online; Shows New Rear Camera Setup Motorola Edge 2025 will likely launch later this year. The company has yet to confirm any details about the purported handset, However, leaked design renders of the model have surfaced online. It shows a similar design language to the preceding Motorola Edge 2024, but with an upgraded rear camera setup. Notably, the Motorola Edge 2024 was unveiled in select global markets in June 2024 with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, a 6.6-inch full HD+ curved pOLED screen, and a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit. Motorola Edge 2025 Leaked Design Render The Motorola Edge 2025 has a largely similar design to the Motorola Edge 2024, according to leaked renders shared by tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) in an X post. The purported handset appears with a curved display with very slim bezels and a centred hole-punch slot at the top. Motorola Edge 2025 leaked design render Photo Credit: X/@evleaks It has a Quick Button on the left edge, similar to the preceding model. It is expected to be a customisable button which can be used to launch an app or perform a specific action within an app. The right edge of the Motorola Edge 2025 appear to house the volume and power buttons. The back panel is seen with a vegan leather finish in a dark green colourway. The rear camera unit is placed within a slightly raised, seamless, squarish module and has three camera sensors alongside an LED flash unit. Notably, the Motorola Edge 2024 comes with a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit, including a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle shooter. It has a 32-megapixel front camera sensor as well. It sports a 6.6-inch full HD+ curved pOLED display, a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, a 5,000mAh battery, and an IP68 build for dust and water resistance. In the US, the Motorola Edge 2024 was priced at $549.99 (roughly Rs. 45,900) during launch for the sole 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage configuration. For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who’sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube. Google’s Sergey Brin Made Surprise Appearance at Google I/O 2025, Reveals Reason Behind His Return Source link #Motorola #Edge #Leaked #Design #Renders #Surface #Online #Shows #Rear #Camera #Setup Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Harvard Strips Tenure From HBS Superstar Prof Francesca Gino Harvard Strips Tenure From HBS Superstar Prof Francesca Gino Francesca Gino has lost tenure protection at Harvard For what many believe is the first time in its long history, Harvard University has stripped a one-time superstar professor at Harvard Business School of tenure. The decision, announced in a closed-door meeting with business faculty this past week, officially puts to an end Gino’s lifetime employment protections at HBS. Tenure revocation represents the most severe discipline a university can impose. For Gino, the university decision is a potentially career ending decision unless she can provide evidence that the data at issue was not intentionally falsified. Even if she is able to accomplish her innocence in her $25 million lawsuit against Harvard, this is a huge hit to her career and reputation. It has been nearly two years since Harvard’s Office of the President notified Gino on July 28 of 2023 that it had begun the process of reviewing her tenure over allegations of research misconduct. The tenure review was initiated by HBS Dean Srikant Datar who by then had put Gino on an unpaid administrative leave, banned her from campus, revoked her named professorship, and prevented the professor from publishing on Harvard Business School platforms. Gino’s loss of tenure represents the first time Harvard University has forcibly stripped a tenured faculty member’s position since the 1940s, when the American Association of University Professors formalized tenure rules. Tenured faculty have long been considered invincible. More often than not, professors who are under pressure from a university administration voluntarily surrender their tenure or simply retire. ALLEGATIONS OF RESEARCH FRAUD SURFACED FOUR YEARS AGO Francesca Gino An award-winning behavioral scientist at Harvard Business School, Gino was first accused of fabricating data by Data Colada in July of 2021 when authors of the blog approached Harvard Business School with their allegations. According to her lawsuit, Dean Datar negotiated a secret agreement with Data Colada, putting off the publication of their posts until HBS had the opportunity to investigate the claims. After an 18-month-long investigation by a three-person committee of former and current HBS professors, the panel concluded that Gino was responsible for research misconduct. Dean Datar accepted the committee’s verdict and suggested punishment on June 13th of this year. Gino has maintained her innocence throughout, raising questions about the fairness of the process as well as the harshness of the penalties imposed on her. Word of the school’s findings quickly leaked out. A mere three days later, in a June 16th article entitled A Weird Research-Misconduct Scandal About Dishonesty Just Got Weirder, the Chronicle of Higher Education reported that one of Gino’s co-authors claimed that Harvard found that one study contained even more fraudulent data than previously revealed and was now asking the journal to note this new information. It was quickly followed within 24 hours by more detailed reporting by Data Colada with the start of a four-part series examining data in four separate studies co-authored by Gino. “We wrote a report about four studies for which we had accumulated the strongest evidence of fraud,” the blog authors asserted. “We believe that many more Gino-authored papers contain fake data. Perhaps dozens.” HBS Dean Datar sent an email to the school’s faculty on the Chronicle’s article. “Last Friday,” he wrote, “the Chronicle of Higher Education published an article describing concerns that have been raised about the research of a member of our faculty, Francesca Gino, as well as steps the School is taking with journals and co-authors to correct the scientific record. Other outlets are beginning to carry stories as well. While I know you may have questions, confidentiality is an important consideration in these matters. I realize this runs counter to our longstanding norms of transparency and communication but hope that you can appreciate and understand the reasons for this approach.” TENURE REVOCATION CONFIRMED BY A UNIVERSITY SPOKESPERSON Neither the university nor the business school made a public announcement of the move. It was first disclosed by GBH News and confirmed by a university spokesperson. Gino, who has vehemently denied that she did anything wrong, has not commented publicly on the decision. Previously, Gino has asserted that she has never “falsified data or engaged in research misconduct of any kind.” Her last LinkedIn post two weeks ago was a promotion of sorts for her book, Rebel Talent. A website, Francesca v Harvard, devoted to her lawsuit has not been recently updated. Harvard has consistently declined public comment on the case, but after Gino filed her lawsuit, Dean Datar wrote another email to the faculty defending his decision to discipline Gino. ” I ultimately accepted the investigation committee’s recommended sanctions, which included immediately placing Professor Gino on administrative leave and correcting the scientific record (a measure incumbent on every responsible academic institution when research misconduct is found),” Datar wrote. “I did so after consulting confidentially with a small number of individuals at HBS and Harvard, including senior faculty members here at the School, as is permitted by our policy. The sanctions reflect a shared belief that the misconduct represented a significant violation of academic integrity and that the evidence not only met but surpassed the applicable preponderance of evidence standard. I shared my conclusions with Professor Gino and, in accordance with our policy and consistent with University practice, began implementing the institutional actions.” Nonetheless, some faculty believed Datar’s treatment of Gino has been unusually harsh. At one point, seven tenured professors at Harvard Business School, remaining anonymous out of fear of retaliation by Dean Datar, say his handling of the Gino case has rocked their confidence in the school’s leadership. In a letter published in The Harvard Crimson, the professors accuse Dean Datar of violating the school’s norms of policy development by pushing through a new process to deal with professors accused of research misconduct without the knowledge or collaboration with the faculty. In fact, according to the professors, the new policy was in place for two years before ever being mentioned to faculty. DON’T MISS: If Harvard Succeeds In Revoking Francesca Gino’s Tenure, It Would Be History Making or Harvard Business School’s Damning Unsealed Report On Francesca Gino The post Harvard Strips Tenure From HBS Superstar Prof Francesca Gino appeared first on Poets&Quants. Source link #Harvard #Strips #Tenure #HBS #Superstar #Prof #Francesca #Gino Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Fed Chair Powell praises integrity and public service amid unrelenting Trump attacks – CNN Fed Chair Powell praises integrity and public service amid unrelenting Trump attacks – CNN Fed Chair Powell praises integrity and public service amid unrelenting Trump attacks CNNPowell defends Federal Reserve in Princeton speech amid onslaught of attacks from Trump AP NewsFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he didn’t major in economics because he saw it as ‘boring and useless’ Yahoo FinanceFederal Reserve’s Jay Powell urges US university students to protect democracy Financial Times2025 Baccalaureate remarks by Jerome H. Powell, Chair, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Princeton University Source link #Fed #Chair #Powell #praises #integrity #public #service #unrelenting #Trump #attacks #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump to lay wreath at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Memorial Day Trump to lay wreath at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Memorial Day President Trump on Monday will visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and deliver remarks at Arlington Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day. The president will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a somber annual tradition for presidents, and one Mr. Trump participated in during his first term as president. Early Monday, Mr. Trump posted a message on his social media platform Truth Social about Memorial Day, writing in all caps that he wished a “happy Memorial Day to all,” including the “***** that spent the last four years trying to destroy our country through warped radical left minds.” He went on to target immigration policies and accused “USA-hating judges who suffer from an ideology that is sick, and very dangerous for our country” of protecting criminals. Memorial Day honors those who died in uniform as a result of battle. Since the Revolutionary War, the Department of Veterans Affairs estimates more than 650,000 U.S. military personnel have died in battle. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, completed in 1932, to represent the burial site of a soldier from World War I whose remains could not be identified. Unknown remains from later wars were added in 1958 and 1984. Earlier this month, the president proclaimed on Truth Social that the U.S. will designate new holidays to commemorate the end of World War I and World War II in Europe. “All over the World, the Allies are celebrating the Victory we had in World War II. The only Country that doesn’t celebrate is the United States of America, and the Victory was only accomplished because of us,” Mr. Trump said in that post. “I am hereby declaring a National Holiday in celebration of the Victories of World War I, where the Armistice was signed on November 11, 1918, and World War II, where the Victory date was May 8, 1945,” he wrote. Nov. 11 is already a federal holiday, known as Veterans Day. May, 8, 1945, is generally known as Victory in Europe Day, or V-E Day, since the war in the Pacific lasted until the Japanese surrended, which was announced on August 14, 1945. Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Source link #Trump #lay #wreath #Arlington #National #Cemetery #mark #Memorial #Day Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

War against democracies 'next door' to Australia: envoy War against democracies 'next door' to Australia: envoy The war on democracies is “so close” to Australia, Ukraine’s ambassador says, while calling for a alliance of like-minded nations. Source link #War #democracies #039next #door039 #Australia #envoy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

HP Tops Indian PC Market as Shipments Grow 8.1 Percent YoY in Q1 2025: IDC HP Tops Indian PC Market as Shipments Grow 8.1 Percent YoY in Q1 2025: IDC PC shipments in India witnessed an eight percent surge in the January-March ******* (Q1) in 2025, as per a report by market research firm IDC. HP enjoyed the lion’s share of domestic PC shipments with 29.1 percent market share in the mentioned *******. Lenovo and Dell secured the second and third spots with Acer and Asus taking the fourth and fifth positions, respectively. Notebook and workstation categories witnessed growth, while the desktop category declined in the Q1. India PC Shipments Surged in Q1 2025 As per the latest Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker report by IDC, India’s PC market grew 8.1 percent YoY in Q1 2025. The total shipments of desktops and notebooks, including workstations, touched 3.3 million units in the mentioned *******. IDC states that the growth was aided by strong demand from enterprises and SMB. This marks the seventh consecutive quarter of growth for the domestic PC market. Notebook shipments grew by 13.8 percent YoY, while workstations grew by 30.4 percent YoY. The report notes that the desktop category declined by 2.4 percent YoY, while premium notebook shipments grew by 8 percent YoY. The shipment of AI notebooks registered a solid 185.1 percet YoY growth. Top Five PC Brand HP, Lenovo, Dell, Acer, and Asus secured the top five positions in the overall PC market, as per the IDC report. HP led the market with 29.1 percent share while topping both the consumer and commercial segments. In the commercial segment, HP held a share of 32.7 percent driven by strong demand from enterprises, which witnessed 60.6 percent YoY growth. Lenovo secured second position with an 18.9 percent market share. The company registered growth in both the consumer and commercial segments by 36.4 percent and 33.8 percent YoY, respectively. Dell came in third with a market share of 15.6 percent and stood second in the commercial segment 22 percent share. Acer came in fourth with a 15.4 percent market share. The brand registered 7.6 percent YoY growth in the first quarter, driven by strong e-tailer push and increasing offline presence. The company made a 95.5 percent YoY growth in the consumer segment, but witnessed a 21.1 percent YoY decline in the commercial segment. Asus captured the fifth place with 6 percent market share and a YoY growth of 8.6 percent. The company witnessed 41.1 percent YoY growth in the commercial segment. According to IDC, the consumer segment surged 8.9 percent YoY in the *******, backed by Republic Day sales and a heavy shipment push in March across channels. E-tail channel witnessed 21.9 percent YoY growth, whereas the commercial segment grew 7.5 percent YoY. The commercial desktop category, however, declined 2.5 percent. IDC associate vice president, Devices Research, Navkendar Singh, stated that enterprise orders are boosting commercial sales, but the Indian IT/ITES sector remains cautious, focusing on existing IT assets. He opined that strong gaming notebook demand is driving consumer segment growth. “With AI-powered capabilities becoming integral to business operations, organisations have started adopting AI PCs to enhance productivity, security, and automation, which is expected to grow further in the coming quarters”, he added. Source link #Tops #Indian #Market #Shipments #Grow #Percent #YoY #IDC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Credit Downgrade and Tariffs Push Investors Abroad—These ETFs Offer Shelter Credit Downgrade and Tariffs Push Investors Abroad—These ETFs Offer Shelter Investors have ample reason to be concerned about the future of U.S. investment vehicles—mid-May’s news of Moody’s downgrade of the nation’s credit rating and the resultant market shake-up and the lingering threat of dramatic tariff increases chief among them. Unsurprisingly, then, many investors may be likely to increase their exposure to international markets to avoid this turbulence. For investors most accustomed to targeting U.S. securities, picking international stocks can be difficult. Fortunately, many exchange-traded funds (ETFs) make it possible to gain easy access to markets worldwide. The funds below target baskets of stocks from areas already experiencing growth or with strong potential to do so in the future. Poland’s Burgeoning Industry May Help to Fuel ETF Gains Fresh off encouraging signs in April’s industry and labor markets, Poland appears poised to break away from stagnation elsewhere in Central Europe. Its industrial production improved in April, increasing by 1.2% year-over-year (YOY) while analysts predicted a modest decline. The iShares MSCI Poland ETF (NYSE:) is an ETF that may be able to capitalize on this potential. EPOL is a rare fund focused exclusively on Polish equities. Keep in mind, though, that the fund is skewed toward financial names, with about 46% of the portfolio dedicated to this sector. The ETF is also concentrated, with just 33 holdings and the largest position representing more than 15% of invested assets. Still, the strategy has paid off nicely in 2025, as the fund has returned more than 44% year-to-date (YTD). With an expense ratio of 0.60%, EPOL is priced in line with many other international funds; investors should expect to spend a bit more on these specialized ETFs compared with many U.S.-focused alternatives. Narrow Focus on Austrian Stocks, With an Emphasis on Banks The iShares MSCI Austria ETF (NYSE:) capitalizes on companies listed in Austria’s national stock exchange. Based on the MSCI Austria IMI (LON:) 25/50 Index, the exposure to individual names is theoretically capped. Given EWO’s narrow portfolio of only around 20 positions, a small number of stocks still represent a large portion of assets invested. Like EPOL, nearly half of EWO’s portfolio is dedicated to financials. Fortunately, the most prominent positions in EWO’s basket, the major banks Erste Group and BAWAG (VIE:), together accounting for more than a third of the portfolio, have thrived this year, helping to catapult EWO’s returns skyward. However, for investors seeking a more diversified approach, a broader European ETF may be the better option. EWO has achieved YTD returns of nearly 36% and has an expense ratio of 0.50%. Greek Economic Recovery Can Continue to Drive Big Returns Greece’s economy has made an impressive recovery following a crisis in the late 2000s. Investors anticipating this trend to continue might consider the Global X MSCI Greece ETF (NYSE:). GREK is currently the only ETF available in the United States that exclusively focuses on Greek stocks. Still, like the funds above, it is narrowly focused on a basket of just 31 names, with the three most extensive holdings collectively representing close to 40% of assets. Similar to the funds above, financial names are better represented in GREK’s portfolio than stocks from other sectors. A full 51% of the portfolio is dedicated to banks and related stocks. Again, though, this has paid off with impressive returns of almost 40% so far this year. GREK’s expense ratio of 0.57% is also reasonable, particularly given that this fund is alone in its targeting of Greek stocks. Small-Cap Focus on the Brazilian Equities Market The iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF (NASDAQ:) has a somewhat different focus from the funds above in that it targets the small-cap segment of the Brazilian equities space. This may be a play for investors looking for exposure to Brazilian stocks in the consumer discretionary and financials sectors, as together these two groups account for more than a third of the portfolio. EWZS is also more diversified than the funds above, with over 70 positions and the largest holdings occupying under 6% of the portfolio. Together, this basket of stocks has achieved YTD returns of almost 34% for an expense ratio of 0.60%. Original Post Source link #Credit #Downgrade #Tariffs #Push #Investors #AbroadThese #ETFs #Offer #Shelter Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

A 17-year-old designed a cheaper, more efficient drone. The Department of Defense just awarded him $23,000 for it. A 17-year-old designed a cheaper, more efficient drone. The Department of Defense just awarded him $23,000 for it. Cooper Taylor, 17, aims to revolutionize the drone industry with a new design. Taylor designed a motor-tilting mechanism to lower manufacturing cost and increase efficiency. His innovation won awards at science competitions adding up to $23,000. Cooper Taylor is only 17 years old, but he’s already trying to revolutionize the drone industry. Taylor has spent the last year optimizing a type of drone that’s being used more and more in agriculture, disaster relief, wildlife conservation, search-and-rescue efforts, and medical deliveries. His design makes the drone more efficient, customizable, and less expensive to construct, he says. He’s built six prototypes where he 3D-printed every piece of hardware, programmed the software, and even soldered the control circuit board. He says building his drone cost one-fifth the price of buying a comparable machine, which sells for several thousand dollars. Taylor told Business Insider that he hopes “if you’re a first responder or a researcher or an everyday problem solver, you can have access to this type of drone.” His innovation won him an $8,000 scholarship in April at the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, funded by the Department of Defense. Then, on May 16, he received an even ******* scholarship of $15,000 from the US Navy, which he won after presenting his research at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. Taylor soldered all his own circuitry.Normin Taylor “Ultimately having people in STEM careers is a matter of national security,” Winnie Boyle, the senior director of competitions at the National Science Teaching Association, which administers JSHS, told ***. Even though most students who compete won’t end up working in the military, she added, “we as the community will still benefit from the research that they’re doing.” A drone that blends plane and helicopter It all started when Taylor’s little sister got a drone, and he was disappointed to see that it could only fly for about 30 minutes before running out of power. He did some research and found that a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone would last longer. This type of drone combines the multi-rotor helicopter style with the fixed wings of an airplane, making it extremely versatile. It lifts off as a helicopter, then transitions into plane mode. That way it can fly further than rotors alone could take it, which was the drawback to Taylor’s sister’s drone. Unlike a plane-style drone, though, it doesn’t need a runway and it can hover with its helicopter rotors. The problem is that VTOL drones are very expensive. As Taylor learned more about them, though, he realized he could improve a key inefficiency and maybe drastically reduce their cost. Taylor has flown six prototypes of his drone.Normin Taylor VTOL drones use helicopter-style rotors to lift off straight from the ground, but once airborne, the motors running those rotors turn off and the drone switches to a plane-style motor to travel horizontally. Motors are some of the most expensive parts of a drone, Taylor said, so having some motors sit idle during flight is “a big waste of cost and a big waste of energy.” He wanted to solve this problem by designing a motor that could start out helicopter-style for liftoff, then tilt back to become an airplane-style motor. That’s not a new concept. Aerospace companies have tinkered with tilting rotors for decades, according to David Handelman, a senior roboticist at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. However, Taylor designed his rotor-tilting drone to be completely 3D-printed and completely modular. A user can pop the tail and wings out of their sockets and replace them with any custom appendages. Similarly, a port for cameras or scientific instruments leaves room for customization. The cost savings come from the fact that his drone uses fewer motors, but the modular nature means users could upgrade or replace parts of the drone for a lower cost than buying a whole new drone. Handelman, who mentored the high schooler, told *** in an email that Taylor’s drone “could appeal to users who need a versatile platform but can’t afford large or complex systems.” If you ****** at first, try, try again Taylor spent an entire summer solving this VTOL problem. “It was a wonderful summer, really focused,” Taylor said. “I’d wake up, I’d go into my basement, I’d work on the drone, I’d look outside, and it’s 12 a.m.” Taylor spent long days in the basement working on his drone.Normin Taylor When he hit a barrier in his knowledge of coding, design, or circuitry, he would look for advice in online forums or take a relevant course on the website Udemy. His first three prototypes crashed. One of them soared 50 feet up and then face planted. “That sort of hurt. That’s a few hundred hours right there,” Taylor said. Each flight and ****** revealed a problem he needed to fix until, finally, the fourth drone flew and touched down in one piece. “I actually love doing this,” Taylor said. “It’s so much fun for me.” Taylor’s latest prototype weighs about 6 pounds with a wingspan a little over 4 feet. He’s flown it for up to 15 minutes at a time, but he has calculated that at the rate it uses power it should last for 105 minutes cruising at 45 mph. He doesn’t want to push those limits just yet though. “Cooper brought both curiosity and discipline to the project, working at a level I usually see in strong college students,” Handelman said. “The fact that he got the aircraft flying is a testament to his persistence, creativity, and problem-solving ability.” Now Taylor is building his seventh iteration of the drone. Eventually, he wants to make it small enough to remove the wings and fit it in a backpack. This summer, though, the high schooler says he’ll be working on a different drone project through a program with the Reliable Autonomous Systems Lab at MIT. Read the original article on Business Insider Source link #17yearold #designed #cheaper #efficient #drone #Department #Defense #awarded Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Most players ‘know next to nothing about how games are made’: New Blood devs sound off Most players ‘know next to nothing about how games are made’: New Blood devs sound off Vapourware can end up being the stuff of legend, like Rockstar’s Agent, Star Wars 1313, or StarCraft: Ghost. Without ever seeing the light of day, these games never risked the possibility of being played and forgotten, and instead live on forever as the subjects of lengthy YouTube essays. Still, Molyneux’s most notable lost game (or tech demo, depending on who you asked at the time) was arguably Project Milo. Source link #players #games #Blood #devs #sound Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Russia Defies Trump With Largest-Ever Drone-and-Missile Attack on Ukraine – WSJ Russia Defies Trump With Largest-Ever Drone-and-Missile Attack on Ukraine – WSJ Russia Defies Trump With Largest-Ever Drone-and-Missile Attack on Ukraine WSJAt Least 12 Killed and Dozens Injured After Russia’s Air Strike In Ukraine The New York TimesNATO Scrambles Fighter Jets After Long-Range Russian Missile Strikes NewsweekRussia, Ukraine exchange drone attacks after Trump rebukes leaders ABC NewsRussia is raining hellfire on Ukraine The Economist Source link #Russia #Defies #Trump #LargestEver #DroneandMissile #Attack #Ukraine #WSJ Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

From jail to history: Cabrera wins two majors in a week From jail to history: Cabrera wins two majors in a week Months after resuming his career following a prison stint for domestic violence, Angel Cabrera has achieved the rare feat of winning two major golf championships within six days. A play-off runner-up to Adam Scott at the ***********’s iconic 2013 Masters triumph, Cabrera backed up his Regions Tradition victory last week with a one-shot win at the Senior PGA Championship in Maryland. Cabrera’s final-round three-under-par 69 pushed him to eight-under 280 and earned the Argentine a one-shot victory over Irishman Padraig Harrington and Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn. Cabrera resumed his career this year after spending time in jail between 2021 and 2023 on assault charges, including threatening two of his former girlfriends. The 55-year-old showed he’d lost little of his class and desire while behind bars when he won the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational in April. Now, incredibly, the 2007 US Open and 2009 Masters champion is a dual major winner at both professionals and seniors level. “I’m extremely happy after winning two tournaments in a row, and also three tournaments within a year,” Cabrera told NBC through a translator. “I’m extremely happy, especially after everything that happened.” Cabrera shared the 54-hole lead with South African triple major winner Retief Goosen, England’s Phillip Archer and American Jason Caron. He was one over through five holes on Sunday, but the turning point came with an eagle at the par-5 sixth. Adding birdies at eight, 11 and 15 gradually pushed the South American ahead. His main competition on Sunday was not any of his third-round co-leaders, who fell off the pace, but rather Harrington, who got off to a blazing start with seven birdies through 14 holes to reach 10 under for the championship. But a double bogey at the par-4 15th knocked the Irishman off that perch and opened the door for Cabrera. Harrington and Bjorn both shot 68, and their seven-under 281 were the clubhouse lead when Cabrera came down No.18. A closing bogey did not keep Cabrera from victory. “I didn’t know that it was going to happen this quickly, winning two tournaments in a row, especially with all these great players around this tour,” Cabrera said. “I feel very emotional and proud.” Caron and Goosen both shot a final-round 71 and tied Stewart Cink (70) for fourth at six under. *********** Cameron Percy rallied after a poor third round while well in contention to finish outright seventh, just three shots behind Cabrera, after shooting a final-round 69. With Reuters Source link #jail #history #Cabrera #wins #majors #week Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Best Worlds That Should Return in Kingdom Hearts 4 Best Worlds That Should Return in Kingdom Hearts 4 gold_drake11d ago i sorta agree, the real issue is that kh in general has a different context in japanese than it has in the botched English version. even other languages are based off the english one. and then theres ultimanias that We are not privy to. nomura has messed the franchise up abit with his nonsense spin off titles. so yeh, im also abit glad it got cancelled, but, trust that kh4 is being developed with missing link existing in mind. Source link #Worlds #Return #Kingdom #Hearts Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Renowned Everest guide says using xenon speeds climb and makes it safer, better for environment Renowned Everest guide says using xenon speeds climb and makes it safer, better for environment KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Using xenon gas treatment and the latest technology is making climbing Mount Everest not just faster but also better for the environment, cutting down garbage and waste, a renowned mountain guide said Monday. Lukas Furtenbach took a team of British climbers, who left London on May 16, to scale the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) peak on May 21. They returned home two days later, in one of the fastest ascents on record of the world’s highest peak, including the climbers’ travel from their homes and back. The use of xenon gas treatment has, however, drawn controversy and has even raised the concerns of Nepalese mountaineering authorities who have announced an investigation. “The only reason why we are working with xenon is to make climbing safer, to protect climbers from high altitude sickness,” Furtenbach told The Associated Press upon his return to Kathmandu. “We can see people dying on Everest every year and this is may be one step to improve the situation to make climbing high altitude mountains safer.” The climbers had put in months of preparation, training in hypoxia tents, and underwent a xenon gas treatment at a clinic in Germany just two weeks before heading to Nepal. Climbers normally spend weeks at base camp to acclimatize to the higher altitude. They make practice runs to the lower camps on Everest before beginning their final attempt on the peak so that their bodies are prepared for the low pressure and lower level of oxygen available. The new method is likely to reduce the time climbers spend out of their home countries and cut the number of days they need to take off work, also cutting down on expenses. Furtenbach said the ability to climb the peak in a short ******* of time could also lead to less environmental impact on the mountain. “Human waste is one of the biggest problems on Everest base camp. If people spend one week there compared to eight weeks, it is a 75 precent reduction of human waste,” he said. “It is a huge reduction of garbage on the mountain and also of resources that have to be carried up to the back camp and have to be carried up the mountain.” Nepal doesn’t have rules on how many days climbers must spend acclimatizing or making practice climbs. The permits to climb Everest, which cost $11,000 each, are valid for 90 days. Climbing season normally wraps up by the end of May, when the weather deteriorates and monsoon season begins. The ropes and ladders fixed to the mountain are then pulled out. Nepal’s mountaineering department issued a press statement saying it was going to investigate the use of xenon gas. Furtenbach said the gas was never used in Nepal and that he could prove that it was safe to use for climbers. Source link #Renowned #Everest #guide #xenon #speeds #climb #safer #environment Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]