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Blackwater import Henry Walker collides with GlobalPort’s Sean Anthony in Sunday’s PBA Governors’ Cup game at Ynares Center in Antipolo. —AUGUST DELA CRUZANTIPOLO—Allein Maliksi had an impressive debut and Henry Walker held Blackwater together yet again as the Elite tripped GlobalPort on Sunday night, hastening the completion of the quarterfinal cast of the PBA Governors’ Cup.Acquired from Star just a few days back, Maliksi scored 22 points and Walker flirted with a triple double as the Elite led early before holding on for a 118-107 decision of the Batang Pier at Ynares Center here that left the rest of the elimination round as games for qualifiers to improve on their current rankings.In rising to 5-5, the Elite not only shut the door on the Batang Pier but also on the idle Alaska Aces, both with 3-7 cards.ADVERTISEMENT LATEST STORIES Lacson: SEA Games fund put in foundation like ‘Napoles case’ The Aces will be clashing with Rain or Shine on Wednesday with the game carrying a lot of weight for the Elasto Painters who, like the Elite, would want to avoid clashing with the top seed in the quarterfinals.As things stand, Rain or Shine has Alaska and then Blackwater to close out its elimination round schedule. That match happens Saturday with the loser dropping toNo. 8 and having the unenviable task of beating No. 1 two straight times.“We need (to win) to improve our standings,” Blackwater coach Leo Isaac said.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSSEA Games: Biñan football stadium stands out in preparedness, completionSPORTSPrivate companies step in to help SEA Games hostingSPORTSBoxers Pacquiao, Petecio torchbearers for SEA Games openingIn the nightcap, TNT KaTropa outlasted Star, 104-99, to improve to 7-3 and tie idle NLEX in third place.Star and Rain or Shine share 5-4 marks.Isaac’s entire starting unit finished with twin digits in scoring and Dave Marcelo, another new recruit acquired from Barangay Ginebra, came off the bench to scatter 13 for the Elite, who led by as much as 21 points in the third period. Robredo: True leaders perform well despite having ‘uninspiring’ boss PLAY LIST 02:49Robredo: True leaders perform well despite having ‘uninspiring’ boss02:42PH underwater hockey team aims to make waves in SEA Games01:44Philippines marks anniversary of massacre with calls for justice01:19Fire erupts in Barangay Tatalon in Quezon City01:07Trump talks impeachment while meeting NCAA athletes02:49World-class track facilities installed at NCC for SEA Games Ethel Booba on hotel’s clarification that ‘kikiam’ is ‘chicken sausage’: ‘Kung di pa pansinin, baka isipin nila ok lang’ Argentine bishop appears at court hearing on abuse charges Trump to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next “We were lucky to withstand that GlobalPort rally,” Isaac said, before paying tribute to Walker for his leadership on the floor. “He was doing everything he can in being a leader for us on the floor.”Blackwater also caught a break in the second period when Terrence Romeo was ejected for throwing the ball at Walker.“That was a big thing for us,” Isaac admitted. “We had our [defensive] radar on Terrence for this game because we know he can really explode. When he was thrown out, he already had 13 points. Imagine what he could have done [to us] if he was able to finish the game.”Murhphey Holloway scored 28 points and had 23 rebounds to lead the Batang Pier.ADVERTISEMENT
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Allegations of lewd behaviour against New Zealand pacer Tim Southee has left his mother fuming.Southee was on Wednesday accused of lewd behaviour by a co-passenger on a flight from Sydney to Dubai. The team then flew to Mumbai to start their World Cup campaign.”I feel sick,” Joanne Southee was quoted as saying on Stuff.co.nz. “I’ve just had a text from Tim and I turned on the radio because I hadn’t heard anything and I’m just gutted.”It’s just all blown out of proportion, nothing happened… you don’t know what this does to a parent, it’s just absolutely gut-wrenching,” she added.New Zealand Cricket CEO Justin Vaughan confirmed that Southee had been drinking and took a female passenger back to his seat, The New Zealand Herald reported on Wednesday.Team Manager Dave Currie, however, came to Southee’s defence and said that he only chatted with the woman over a couple of drinks.”I have become aware of the media attention about the incident and carried out a thorough investigation. I have spoken to Tim (Southee) directly as well as team management. Tim has described a detailed version of events and has provided a written statement in relation to this,” Currie said in a statement.”I also spoke with several individuals and held a team meeting. Everyone is adamant that nothing untoward occurred on the flight and are surprised about the reports.”Tim met a female passenger on board the plane and spent some time with her. However, we are confident that nothing inappropriate happened between them,” he added. Emirates confirmed last night that it was looking into an alleged incident.advertisement- With Agency inputs
LAS VEGAS — Authorities are retracing Lamar Odom’s $75,000 visit to the brothel to find out why the former NBA and reality TV star was found unconscious.There’s been no official word on Odom’s condition at a Las Vegas hospital, but the Rev. Jesse Jackson said Oct. 14 he’s on life support. Odom’s grandmother, Florence Odom, declined to comment on his status, saying she was distressed at unfounded speculation that her grandson would be taken off life support. His father, Joe Odom, also declined to discuss his condition, saying that information was confidential.Nye County law enforcement and brothel officials said Odom’s incident was a rarity for the Love Ranch, in the rural community of Crystal. They described it as a possible drug-related medical episode.Odom was found unconscious at the brothel Oct. 13 with white and reddish substances coming from his nose and mouth. His breathing was consistent, but he seemed to be in a deep, sleep-like state, said Richard Hunter, a Love Ranch spokesman and one of the people who called 911.Officials tried to fly him by helicopter about 80 miles to Las Vegas, but he had to be taken by ambulance because he was too tall to fit in the aircraft.Odom’s estranged wife, Khloe Kardashian, rushed to his side at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. Since then, friends, teammates and loved ones have visited and posted requests for prayers on social media.Authorities have taken a blood sample to find out if Odom overdosed on drugs or alcohol, but the results could take several weeks.Hunter said Odom scheduled his brothel visit a week in advance and asked for a ride to the business Oct. 10, arriving at 4:30 p.m. He paid by credit card after putting down an initial 10 percent deposit for the reservation, Odom’s first-ever visit to the Love Ranch.He chose two women to accompany him. Per Nevada law, prostitutes negotiate services and prices privately with customers as independent contractors. Love Ranch owner Dennis Hof gets 50 percent.Odom spent about $75,000 for a minimum four-day stay, Hof said. The site has a five-day maximum policy, but the owner said Odom talked about staying the entire week to celebrate Hof’s recent birthday.When he got to the brothel, Odom told at least one of the women he had done a “small amount of cocaine” that day, Hunter said.He added Odom knew the brothel has a strict anti-drugs policy, and the only drugs anyone there saw him take were herbal sexual performance enhancement capsules. Hunter couldn’t rule out the possibility that Odom used other substances.“The only way that’s possible is if no one knew it and he had it completely to himself,” Hunter said. Hof also said earlier that Odom drank alcohol from the brothel bar.Odom bought the supplements Reload and Libimax Plus — marketed as sexual stimulants or “herbal Viagra” — at the brothel. Libimax sells for $14.99 per pill. In 2013, the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning against Reload after it was found to contain sildenafil, the active ingredient in prescription Viagra. The hidden additive could cause dangerously low blood pressure in men taking nitrates for high blood pressure or cholesterol.The Kardashian team and Hof also locked horns over media attention while about a dozen reporters and camera crews staked out the hospital.Khloe Kardashian’s representatives reached out to Hof and asked him not to speak to the press. But Hof said he’s troubled by the lack of communication from the reality TV star, and he dismissed her rep’s request that Khloe Kardashian do interviews instead of him. She has so far issued no public statements.“I know what happened,” Hof said. “I’m the one protecting my business and telling the truth about it.” Kardashian’s rep said they politely asked Hof to respect their privacy.(SALLY HO)TweetPinShare0 Shares
ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 05: A Dallas Cowboys helmet at AT&T Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)The Cowboys have reportedly made a stunning roster move heading into the regular season next weekend. Dallas has reportedly not placed a veteran wideout on its 53-man roster.Deonte Thompson, a 29-year-old veteran wide receiver the Cowboys acquired this offseason, has reportedly not made the final roster.The wide receiver was released today. He’s been dealing with an Achilles’ strain all preseason.Still, the move is surprising.“In March, the Cowboys signed wide receiver Deonte Thompson to a one-year deal that included a $1 million signing bonus. On Saturday, Thompson was released. He was limited all of training camp because of an Achilles’ strain but appeared to be coming on in recent practices at The Star,” ESPN’s Todd Archer tweeted.In March, the Cowboys signed wide receiver Deonte Thompson to a one-year deal that included a $1 million signing bonus. On Saturday, Thompson was released. He was limited all of training camp because of an Achilles’ strain but appeared to be coming on… https://t.co/sqVOKJ7Udd— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) September 1, 2018Marcus Mosher, though, says you shouldn’t be surprised by this.“You shouldn’t be surprised that Dallas cut Deonte Thompson. He’s just not good,” he tweeted.You shouldn’t be surprised that Dallas cut Deonte Thompson. He’s just not good.— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) September 1, 2018OK then.Thompson, a six-year NFL veteran, had 38 catches for 555 yards and 2 touchdowns last season. He has 1,032 career yards and 4 touchdowns.The Cowboys are set to begin the 2018 regular season next Sunday at 4:25 p.m. E.T. against Carolina. Stay tuned for more updates.Update: The Cowboys weren’t done. Dan Bailey is also reportedly out.The #Cowboys cut veteran kicker Dan Bailey.— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 1, 2018
Next Samsung Galaxy A20s price in India leaked: Triple rear cameras and Snapdragon chipset under Rs 13,000The Samsung Galaxy A20s is expected to come with a price lower than Rs 13,000 in India. The Galaxy A20s is an upgraded version of the Galaxy A20 launched earlier this year. Amritanshu Mukherjee New DelhiSeptember 25, 2019UPDATED: September 25, 2019 12:32 IST HIGHLIGHTSThe Galaxy A20s will start in India from Rs 10,990.Samsung will be offering a Snapdragon 450 chipset and triple rear cameras.The Galaxy A20s will also get 15W fast charging.Samsung has launched the Galaxy A20s in global markets and rumours suggest that this affordable Samsung phone is also headed to the Indian market. And similar to its predecessor, the Galaxy A20s will come with an affordable price in India which will be closer to the price of the Galaxy A20. The Galaxy A20s gets some massive upgrades over the Galaxy A20 along with a new design.According to a report from 91Mobiles, Samsung is looking to launch the Galaxy A20s in India at a starting price of Rs 10,990. This price will be for the base variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. There will be another variant of the Galaxy A20s with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, and that will cost Rs 12,999. The launch date of the Galaxy A20s is unknown yet but it is expected Samsung will launch it in India in October.With these prices, it is evident that Samsung will be bringing the Galaxy A20s as an upgrade to the Galaxy A20. And when you look at the specifications, it becomes clearer. The Galaxy A20s sports a massive 6.5-inch display with HD+ resolution. However, the phone is using an IPS LCD screen instead of an AMOLED panel like other Galaxy A series phones. The screen has a small notch on the top housing the front camera.At the rear, there’s a triple camera setup comprising of a 13-megapixel main camera along with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 5-megapixel depth camera. The front camera uses an 8-megapixel sensor.advertisementInside, the Galaxy A20s is relying on a Snapdragon 450 chipset with a 1.8GHz octa-core processor. The phone will rely on a 4000mAh battery along with support for 15W fast charging. Samsung could rely on its One UI interface based on Android 9 Pie as the OS bringing new features like dark mode, advanced security and more. For biometric security, there will be a capacitive fingerprint sensor at the back. The phone will be available in four colour options of Blue, Green, Black, and Red.If the Galaxy A20s comes at this price in India, it will compete with the Redmi Note 7S, Motorola One Action and other Samsung M series phones in that same price range.Get real-time alerts and all the news on your phone with the all-new India Today app. Download from Post your comment Do You Like This Story? Awesome! Now share the story Too bad. Tell us what you didn’t like in the comments Posted byAmritanshu Mukherjee Tags :Follow Samsung
Anand (Gujarat): Amul Milk prices have been hiked by Rs 2 a litre with effect from Tuesday across all its six brands sold in major markets of Delhi NCR, Gujarat, West Bengal, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets dairy products under the brand name of Amul, on Monday announced that the revised maximum retail price of 500 ml pack of Amul Gold in Ahmedabad will be Rs 27, Amul Shakti will be Rs 25, Amul Taaza will be Rs 21 and Amul Diamond will be Rs 28. Cow milk prices remain unchanged. Also Read – Commercial vehicle sales to remain subdued in current fiscal: Icra “Amul, as a cooperative, passes on almost 80 paise of every rupee paid by consumers to the milk producers. This increase in milk prices by Rs 2 per litre has happened after a gap of two years with an aim to provide remunerative milk purchase price to our milk producers owing to drop in milk production and increase in the cost of production,” a GCMMF statement said. The current decision had also to be taken because of adverse conditions in the national and international dairy markets, it said. Also Read – Ashok Leyland stock tanks over 5 pc as co plans to suspend production for up to 15 days “Unfortunately, over the last one year, there has been a major increase in price of major cattle feed ingredients such as de-oiled rice bran by 61 per cent, rice polish fine by 22 per cent, molasses by 82 per cent, maize by 63 per cent etc, which has resulted in increase in the cattle feed price by over 15 per cent. Similarly, the rate of green fodder has seen hike of more than 100 per cent this summer,” the GCMMF said. “For the milk producers, the milk purchase prices paid must cover various input costs such as feed and fodder cost, labour cost, cost of veterinary treatment etc. and some profits for running livelihood of their family,” it added.
Mr Rees explained that significantly three of the bodies were found in almost the same location around St Margarets’ churchyard just yards from the defendant’s flat.The fourth body was found slumped outside the communal entrance to the flats where he lived. Following their deaths, Mr Port is accused of dragging their bodies from his flat and dumping them just yards from his front door.It is suggested he even propped their bodies up in the sitting position and in three cases, planted drugs on them to make it look as if their deaths had been the result of accidental overdoses.The jury was told he even faked a suicide note found on the body of one of the victims, Mr Whitworth.Other alleged victims claim they were surreptitiously drugged by the defendant before he either raped or sexually assaulted them.In total, Mr Port, who worked as a chef in a bus garage canteen, faces 29 charges including four counts of murder, four alternative counts of manslaughter, seven allegations of rape, ten of administering a substance and four of assault by penetration. Opening the case against him at the Old Bailey, Jonathan Rees QC, prosecuting, said Mr Port’s actions were “driven by his appetite for having sexual intercourse with younger gay males while they were unconscious through drugs”.He went on: “The prosecution allege that in order to satisfy this appetite the defendant sought surreptitiously to drug 11 out of 12 of his victims in order to render then unconscious.”The jury was told that he did this either by spiking their drinks or in some cases injecting the substance into them prior to sex.Mr Rees said the defendant would often watch “drug rape pornography” and occasionally filmed himself having sex with men who were unconscious. Want the best of The Telegraph direct to your email and WhatsApp? Sign up to our free twice-daily Front Page newsletter and new audio briefings. The bodies of three of the young men were found dumped in and around St Margaret’s Church in Barking, east LondonCredit:Nick Ansell/PA Court artist sketch of Stephen Port appearing in the dock of the Old Bailey flanked by a security guardCredit:Elizabeth Cook/PA 
The court heard there was evidence to suggest Mr Port used a range of legal and illegal drugs in the course of his sexual encounters, including poppers, or amyl nitrate, viagra, the amphetamine related stimulant Meow Meow, methamphetimine, otherwise known as Crystal Meth, and GHB, which is a powerful sedative.The post-mortem examinations of the four young men who died revealed each had died from a drug overdose featuring high levels of GHB.The jury heard that there were a number of other similarities between the circumstances of the four deaths, including the fact that each of the victims was aged between 21 and 25; they all died a short time after meeting Mr Port at his flat; three of the victims had a bottle of GHB “planted”’ on them and none of their mobile phones could be found. 
Anthony Walgate, Daniel Whitworth and Jack TaylorCredit:Facebook Mr Rees said it “offends against common sense to suggest that it was just an unfortunate coincidence” that the four young men had died of a GHB overdose shortly after meeting the defendant.He said: “In a nutshell it is the prosecution case that in respect of each of the four young men who died the defendant had either directly administers a high level of GHB to, or caused GHB to be taken by the victim without his consent so that he could have sexual intercourse with the victim while he was unconscious.”Mr Port denies all the charges and the trial continues. 
A chef who was “turned on” by having sex with unconscious men killed four of his victims after giving them overdoses of date rape drugs, a court has heard.Stephen Port, 41, who described himself as 70 per cent gay, admitted being attracted to “young boyish-looking men”, in their late teens and early 20s.Using various social media sites, including Grindr, he had a series of one-night stands, during which it is alleged he “spiked” his partners’ drinks in order to satisfy his “propensity for sex with unconscious men”.The prosecution allege that during a period of three-and-a-half years, between 2012 and 2015, he committed a series of sexual offences against 12 young men – four of whom died.The bodies of Anthony Walgate, Gabriel Kovari and Daniel Whitworth, were all discovered in Barking between June and September 2014.The body of Mr Port’s fourth alleged victim, Jack Taylor, was discovered in September 2015, also in Barking. Four of Stephen Port’s alleged victims suffered overdoses and were dumped in or near a churchyard in east LondonCredit:Facebook Stephen Port poses topless for a selfie he posted on Facebook Credit:Facebook Despite the similarities in the four deaths and the fact they took place within 15 months of one another, the cases were not initially linked.But the jury was told Mr Port had even been convicted of an offence of perverting the course of justice and jailed after lying about the circumstances of Mr Walgate’s death.
NEED TO CATCH up? TheScore.ie brings you a round-up of today’s sports news… Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane spoke to the media in Malahide today. Source: Donall Farmer/INPHOHomeRoy Keane said speculation that he could take over from Neil Lennon at Celtic was wide of the mark.Tyrone manager Mickey Harte suggested that GAA president Liam O’Neill take a look in the mirror after his ‘negativity’ comments.Ulster refuted John Afoa’s suggestion the the province had attempted to keep him in Ireland.Derby’s Irish captain, Richard Keogh, told us that tomorrow’s Championship play-off final is ‘something that will live with me forever.’Shane Lowry’s round at the European PGA finished on a high to leave him in a tie for the lead.AwayMiguel Delany set the scene in Lisbon ahead of the Champions League final between Real Madrid and rivals Atletico.Toulon and Saracens named their starting teams for the Heineken Cup final at the Millenium Stadium.Man United confirmed that Patrice Evra will be staying at the club for another year.Jurgen Klinsmann left Landon Donovan out of the USA’s World Cup squad.The official Premier League site reported that Frank Lampard is being released by Chelsea.The best thing we sharedA bunch of builders taking on the Class of ’92 in a five-a-side kick around on the rooftop of the ‘Hotel Football’… this is as class as it sounds. Source: Old Trafford Supporters Club/YouTubeOn the recordMaybe it was the adrenaline; maybe it was the fatigue; maybe it was the occasion. But the next thing that happened was so difficult to understand. He walked towards me and, out of the blue, head-butted me in the chest.” Showbiz, Baby!15-year-old AC Milan wonderkid Hachim Mastour hit the headlines recently after his promotion into the club’s first team squad, and he’s doing his best to stay in the public consciousness with videos like this one. Source: dario paolillo/YouTubeYou have not observed. And yet you have seen. That is just my point. Marco Materazzi explains why Zinedine Zidane head-butted him in the 2006 World Cup final.Where we were todayWe headed out to Malahide to see how Ireland are getting on in training ahead of the Turkey match on Sunday. Source: Donall Farmer/INPHO
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola revealed Argentine defender Nicolas Otamendi is unhappy with his cameo appearances this term.Otamendi’s appearances have been reduced to eight Premier League games which is a sharp contrast to 33 starts last season.With Vincent Kompany, John Stones and Aymeric Laporte all favoured ahead of him, the former Valencia defender has gone on to voice his frustration.Guardiola says he understands Otamendi’s frustrations and praised the 30-year-old’s professionalism this season.“He’s not happy,” Guardiola said via Sky. “I don’t have an answer. When he plays he’s happy, when he doesn’t play he’s not happy.
Premier League Betting: Match-day 5 Stuart Heath – September 14, 2019 Going into the Premier League’s match-day five with a gap already beginning to form at the top of the league. We will take a…“But it’s not just Otamendi, [it’s] everybody. All of them. I don’t know what I can do but be honest with myself and with them.“Of course when he doesn’t play he’s not happy. In the end with Nico, I know we can count on him at any time in any situation because he’s an incredible professional and always he’s ready. I’m delighted with him.“But I can understand him [wanting to play more]. I cannot say anything else.”City face Burton Albion in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday, and Guardiola could look to rotate, with his team already leading 9-0 on aggregate.
Get Used to ‘Fortnite’s’ Powerful Mech SuitsSwatting Attack Targets Fortnite World Champion — Fortnite (@FortniteGame) May 21, 2019Hot on the heels of the Fortnite x Avengers: Endgame and Fortnite x John Wick crossover, Fortnite x Jumpman runs on the Fortnite v9.10 update. There’s no word yet on whether or not the collaboration will include physical shoes, but it doesn’t seem entirely out of the question. Jordan Brand is picky about their pop culture collabs and puts them out far more scarcely than Nike or adidas, but when they do, they tend to be a big hit. Remember those instant-sellout Air Jordan 1s that dropped for Into the Spider-Verse? The defense rests.You can download Fortnite x Jumpman now. As for future Fortnite sneaker news, keep an eye on this space.More on Geek.com:‘Fortnite’s’ John Wick Mode Is The Deadliest Crossover Yet‘Avengers: Endgame’ Comes to ‘Fortnite’Prince Harry Wants ‘Fortnite’ and Other Addictive Games Banned Reader, I must confess: I am An Old. It has been at least a year and I’m still mostly unsure as to what exactly Fortnite is. I have played Overwatch and hear it’s… similar to that? It’s like Overwatch but with a hefty dash of Deadpool? At this point, I’m too afraid to ask.That said, I may have to find out for myself soon. Because while I’m not quite sure what Fortnite is, I sure as heck know about Air Jordans — and guess who’s just announced a dope Fortnite collab?Fortnite x Jumpman is a new collaboration between the two brands centering on a new Limited Time Mode and new skins for Fortnite characters that feature a dope array of colorful Air Jordans. The game itself is a skateboard-centric quest that features an array of killer skateboard and Air Jordan colorways that can be unlocked by players through gameplay.AdChoices广告The centerpiece of the collaboration is the Hang Time Bundle, which contains the Clutch Outfit and the Grind Outfit. However, more importantly, it comes with a specific challenge pack that can unlock more pairs of Air Jordans for players to affix to their characters. There will also be new editions of the Grind and Clutch outfits available to unlock through this challenge pack.
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This document is subject to copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no part may be reproduced without the written permission. The content is provided for information purposes only. © 2012 Phys.org Multiplex, flexible strain-gauge sensor based on the reversible interlocking of Pt-coated polymer nanofibres. Image: Nature Materials (2012) doi:10.1038/nmat3380 Explore further Journal information: Nature Materials More information: A flexible and highly sensitive strain-gauge sensor using reversible interlocking of nanofibres, Nature Materials (2012) doi:10.1038/nmat3380AbstractFlexible skin-attachable strain-gauge sensors are an essential component in the development of artificial systems that can mimic the complex characteristics of the human skin. In general, such sensors contain a number of circuits or complex layered matrix arrays. Here, we present a simple architecture for a flexible and highly sensitive strain sensor that enables the detection of pressure, shear and torsion. The device is based on two interlocked arrays of high-aspect-ratio Pt-coated polymeric nanofibres that are supported on thin polydimethylsiloxane layers. When different sensing stimuli are applied, the degree of interconnection and the electrical resistance of the sensor changes in a reversible, directional manner with specific, discernible strain-gauge factors. The sensor response is highly repeatable and reproducible up to 10,000 cycles with excellent on/off switching behaviour. We show that the sensor can be used to monitor signals ranging from human heartbeats to the impact of a bouncing water droplet on a superhydrophobic surface.
To replicate the beetle sensing abilities, the team attached a multitude of polymer fibers, each just 1 micrometer long and 100 nanometers around, to a solid base, forming what looked like a tiny bed of nails. They then created another just like it and placed in on top of the first, causing the “hairs” of each to intermingle, sort of like pushing two hairbrushes together. Since each fiber was coated with a very thin layer of metal, the team was able to measure electrical current sent though them. The amount of current varied at each hair junction depending on how much of the hair touched another, and that varied depending on external stimulation. With this arrangement, the team was able to measure torque (twisting motion), direct overhead pressure and sheer, which is what happens when the material is subjected to sideways movement, such as a gentle caress.In testing their artificial skin, the team found that they were able to trace the path of a tiny bug as it made its way across its surface, to detect the motion of a water droplet and even the subtle beating of a human heart when it was placed against the skin.The researchers say that their method replaces the complex circuits that others have used to allow robots to “feel” their environment with something that is much simpler to create and use. Their design is also somewhat proven in that the sensor reception electronics is not unlike that used in some screen displays that rely on tactile input via user’s fingers.In addition to allowing robots to gain a better understanding of their environment, it’s possible the new technology might one day be used to help human beings who have lost feeling in their skin or better, as way to restore sensation to those with artificial limbs. Neuroscientist shows bats feel their way through the air using tiny hair sensors (Phys.org) — Engineers from South Korea and the United States working together have developed a new type of artificial skin that is less complex, cheaper to make and more sensitive than other electronic sensors designed to mimic human skin. In their paper published in Nature Materials, the team says the idea for their strain gauging material came from the way tiny hairs on some beetles’ bodies interlock with equally tiny hairs on their wings, allowing them to sense very small external stimuli. Citation: Engineers create ultra-sensitive artificial skin (2012, July 30) retrieved 18 August 2019 from https://phys.org/news/2012-07-ultra-sensitive-artificial-skin.html
Artistic rendition of the Chicxulub impactor striking ancient Earth, with Pterosaur observing. Credit: NASA This document is subject to copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no part may be reproduced without the written permission. The content is provided for information purposes only. Scientists around the world have reached a consensus regarding the reason that the dinosaurs (except for bird relatives) went extinct—a large asteroid struck the Earth just off what is now the Yucatan peninsula, hurling so much soot and other material into the atmosphere that the planet became too cold (for approximately three years) for the dinosaurs and most other land animals to survive. But now, it appears that they might have survived had the asteroid struck almost anywhere else.To learn more about the event that had such a huge impact on the history of our planet, Kaiho and Oshima used a computer to analyze multiple data sources surrounding the impact and the location where it struck—the resulting simulation showed how much soot would have been generated based on the amount of hydrocarbon material in the ground near the impact site. Such hydrocarbons would include not just oil or coal deposits, but other rocks that also contained oil—more hydrocarbons would mean more soot and gases making their way into the atmosphere. The research pair also created a map showing surface hydrocarbon densities across the globe at the time.They found that the site where the asteroid struck was particularly dense in hydrocarbons—87 percent of the planet surface was less dense. That means, they claim, that if the asteroid had struck a place where it was less dense (which would have been almost anywhere else), much less soot would have been generated, and thus, the planet would not have cooled as much. And if the planet had not cooled so much, the dinosaurs might have survived, and that might have meant that we humans would never have had a chance to evolve. (Phys.org)—A pair of researchers at Tohoku University has found evidence suggesting that if the asteroid that struck the Earth near Chicxulub 66 million years ago had landed almost anywhere else, it would not have been nearly as destructive. In their paper published in the journal Scientific Reports, Kunio Kaiho and Naga Oshima suggest that had the asteroid struck another part of the planet it is likely the dinosaurs would have survived. Mass extinction only occurred when the asteroid having 9-km diameter hit the orange areas. Credit: Kunio Kaiho Did a burning oil spill wipe out the dinosaurs? More information: Kunio Kaiho et al. Site of asteroid impact changed the history of life on Earth: the low probability of mass extinction, Scientific Reports (2017). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-14199-xAbstractSixty-six million years ago, an asteroid approximately 9 km in diameter hit the hydrocarbon- and sulfur-rich sedimentary rocks in what is now Mexico. Recent studies have shown that this impact at the Yucatan Peninsula heated the hydrocarbon and sulfur in these rocks, forming stratospheric soot and sulfate aerosols and causing extreme global cooling and drought. These events triggered a mass extinction, including dinosaurs, and led to the subsequent macroevolution of mammals. The amount of hydrocarbon and sulfur in rocks varies widely, depending on location, which suggests that cooling and extinction levels were dependent on impact site. Here we show that the probability of significant global cooling, mass extinction, and the subsequent appearance of mammals was quite low after an asteroid impact on the Earth’s surface. This significant event could have occurred if the asteroid hit the hydrocarbon-rich areas occupying approximately 13% of the Earth’s surface. The site of asteroid impact, therefore, changed the history of life on Earth. Explore further © 2017 Phys.org Citation: New analysis of Chicxulub asteroid suggests it may have struck in vulnerable spot (2017, November 10) retrieved 18 August 2019 from https://phys.org/news/2017-11-analysis-chicxulub-asteroid-struck-vulnerable.html Journal information: Scientific Reports
Warped galaxy with the distribution of young stars (Cepheids) in its disk as inferred from the Milky Way Cepheids. Credit: J. Skowron / OGLE / Astronomical Observatory, University of Warsaw This document is subject to copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no part may be reproduced without the written permission. The content is provided for information purposes only. PausePlay% buffered00:0000:00UnmuteMuteDisable captionsEnable captionsSettingsCaptionsDisabledQuality0SpeedNormalCaptionsGo back to previous menuQualityGo back to previous menuSpeedGo back to previous menu0.5×0.75×Normal1.25×1.5×1.75×2×Exit fullscreenEnter fullscreen PausePlay% buffered00:0000:00UnmuteMuteDisable captionsEnable captionsSettingsCaptionsDisabledQuality0SpeedNormalCaptionsGo back to previous menuQualityGo back to previous menuSpeedGo back to previous menu0.5×0.75×Normal1.25×1.5×1.75×2×Exit fullscreenEnter fullscreen Explore further More information: Dorota M. Skowron et al. A three-dimensional map of the Milky Way using classical Cepheid variable stars, Science (2019). DOI: 10.1126/science.aau3181 Milky Way Cepheids on the Milky Way map. Credit: Plot by J. Skowron / OGLE, the Milky Way panorama by Serge Brunier In studying the 3-D model they had created, the researchers were able to see that the Milky Way is far from flat. They could also see that it gets less flat the farther from the sun it goes. They noted also that the Cepheids appeared to be grouped into clusters, suggesting that they may have formed at or near the same time. The researchers also suggest the warping was likely caused by interactions with other galaxies, dark matter or intergalactic gas. © 2019 Science X Network Play Video presenting main points of the Science paper. Credit: OGLE / University of Warsaw, Press Office / M. Kazmierczak / S. Brunier / Y. Beletsky Journal information: Science Play 3D structure of the Milky Way based on over 2000 Cepheids with precisely measured distances. Credit: J. Skowron / OGLE / Astronomical Observatory, University of Warsaw A team of researchers at the University of Warsaw has created the most accurate 3-D model of the Milky Way Galaxy to date. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group explains how they used measurements from a special group of pulsating stars to create the map. PausePlay% buffered00:0000:00UnmuteMuteDisable captionsEnable captionsSettingsCaptionsDisabledQuality0SpeedNormalCaptionsGo back to previous menuQualityGo back to previous menuSpeedGo back to previous menu0.5×0.75×Normal1.25×1.5×1.75×2×Exit fullscreenEnter fullscreen Citation: A 3-D model of the Milky Way Galaxy using data from Cepheids (2019, August 2) retrieved 18 August 2019 from https://phys.org/news/2019-08-d-milky-galaxy-cepheids.html Comparison of simulation of three main star forming episodes in the spiral arms with the currently observed Cepheid variables. Oldest stars (red) are 400 million years old and the youngest (blue) are 30 million years old. Top view of the Milky Way, simulations are shown in the left panel, observations – in the right panel. Credit: J. Skowron / OGLE / Astronomical Observatory, University of Warsaw Most people imagine the Milky Way as a flat spiral—that is the way it has been shown in school textbooks for years. In more recent times, however, scientists have discovered that our galaxy is not flat at all—it is more like a wobbly uncooked pizza crust that has been tossed into the air. In this new effort, the researchers have found that our galaxy is even more wobbly than has been suspected.To create their new map, the researchers used data from the Optical Gravitational Lensing Experiment—a long term sky surveying project based at the University of Warsaw. More specifically, the researchers wanted data regarding Cepheids, which are a unique type of pulsating star. They were useful to the researchers because they pulse with regularity and brightness. This means that their true brightness can be calculated and compared to the brightness of them as seen here from Earth—doing so allows for very accurately measuring how far away from us they are. By amassing data from 2,431 Cepheids (collected over six years) and putting them all on a map together, the researchers were able to produce a 3-D representation of the Milky Way, at least from the perspective of Cepheids. The model they created is the first to be built using direct measurements of star distances, thus it is the most accurate to date. Play Cepheid stars change their brightness in a very regular pattern as a result of stellar pulsations. Credit: P. Mróz / OGLE / Astronomical Observatory, University of Warsaw Warped galaxy with the distribution of young stars (Cepheids) in its disk as inferred from the Milky Way Cepheids. Credit: J. Skowron / OGLE / Astronomical Observatory, University of Warsaw The Milky Way is warped Milky Way Cepheids on the Milky Way map. Credit: Plot by J. Skowron / OGLE, the Milky Way panorama by Serge Brunier
The cast and crew of the period drama Rang Rasiya hosted a special screening of the movie on Saturday at PVR Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, in aid of Mahindru Foundation, a Trust dedicated to eradication of curable blindness. The Special Screening was followed by a Live Musical Concert, featuring Sunidhi Chauhan and Kailash Kher, in association with Gurgaon Police, seeking to raise awareness and funds for Eye Donations. Rang Rasiya is an epic film directed by Ketan Mehta and presented by Jayantilal Gada of PEN Films. Produced by Deepa Sahi and Aanand Mahendroo, and co-produced by Dhaval Jayantilal Gada, Kushal Kantilal Gada and Reshmaa Kadakia, the film is based on the life and times of 19th Century based legendary painter Raja Ravi Verma. Also Read – ‘Playing Jojo was emotionally exhausting’Known for critically acclaimed films like Bhavni Bhavai, Mirch Masala and Mangal Pandey, Ketan Mehta has returned with yet another period drama where the iconic role of the Indian painter is played by Randeep Hooda and Nandana Sen has essayed the character of his muse Sugandha. Through this initiative, the Rang Rasiya team has aimed to create awareness on treating curable blindness in India To promote the cause and encourage others to pledge their eyes, the team of the film, including Randeep Hooda, Nandana Sen, Ketan Mehta, Deepa Sahi and Aanand Mahendroo, the singers and associates have also supported this noble cause by pledging their eyes. Also Read – Leslie doing new comedy special with NetflixAshok Mahindru, Managing Trustee, Mahindru Foundation said, ‘The cause of the blind is a very moving one. Imagine not experiencing life for a single day. It is difficult to imagine that nearly 1 crore 80 lakh people in India are blind. The tragedy is that 80 percent of the blind population can be cured. But because of lack of awareness and poor donation rate, they live in darkness and are deprived of the joys of life.’Actor Nandana Sen further added, ‘We are proud to pitch in for the cause of eye donations. The movie Rang Rasiya is all about a Painter and the vibrant colours of life. So it is only natural for us to help someone experience the colours of life. We have personally pledged our eyes and appeal to all to come forward and pledge their eyes for this noble cause.’
In the Herd today, Colin was honored to have Dodger broadcasting legend Vin Scully on the show ahead of his final broadcasts. Mr. Scully contemplated watching flowers grow in retirement, and discussed how he approached the most memorable calls of his career. There will never be another.Packed football show. The molten hot NFL Week 2 Blazin’ 5 is out, and guess what? It’s packed with winners. Greg Cosell was so nice Colin wanted to hear it twice.Fresh off the Bills Thursday night loss to the Jets, Colin is over Rex Ryan’s tough guy schtick in a league where the best coaches are getting smarter is old.A bunch of big time college football matchups this weekend, headlined by Oklahoma/Ohio State. That doesn’t include Colin’s fake I.D. of college football, Iowa. They play Roast Beef Tech until 2019.“I’m looking at you Iowa. I’m going to be on Iowa every Friday for the rest of my career.”Guests: Vin Scully – Dodgers broadcasting legend joins the show to reflect on his career as he prepares to call his final game, his most memorable moments, how his legendary calls naturally evolved, what he’ll miss most about broadcasting, what he’ll do in his life after baseball, and recalls the day he played against President George HW Bush in a college baseball game.Greg Jennings – Former Packer and Viking receiver, and 2-time Pro Bowler joins the show to talk about the Brady/Garoppolo, why it’s time for Revis to move to safety, and the real reason Josh Norman didn’t cover Antonio Brown,Barry Switzer – Super Bowl Champion and College National Championship coach joins the show to talk about whether Bob Stoops should leave for LSU, his thoughts on Oklahoma/Ohio State this weekend, and when he met a 17-year Jerry Jones.