Like all stars, our sun is powered by the fusion of hydrogen into heavy elements. Nuclear fusion is not only what makes stars shine, it is also the primary source of the chemical elements that make up the world around us. Much of our understanding of stellar fusion comes from …
Read More »Royals to sign Mike Minor
The Royals have agreed to a deal with Southpaw Mike Minor, Reports Ken Rosenthal of Athletic (Twitter link). The contract will become official when the minor passes physically. Nana is represented by Jet Sports Management. Jeff Passon of ESPN.com Reports that it is a multi-year agreement between the two parties, …
Read More »Toyota’s new Mirai FCEV looks better with a longer range.
Toyota Mirai’s deputy chief engineer Ryotaro Shimizu said the company was looking for a more “emotional design” for the new model. The vertebrae on the nose also have air inlets (fuel cells are needed to breathe) in favor of a huge forward grill. The car is a few inches shorter …
Read More »White Island volcano: New Zealand officials blamed for deadly eruption
White Island, also known by its Mઓori name Vakari, is an active volcano off the coast of New Zealand’s North Island. It was a popular tourist destination before it erupted in December 2019, killing local guides and visitors. WorkSafe New Zealand, the country’s workplace health and safety regulator, announced on …
Read More »The man who attacked his ex-girlfriend was killed by his mom and sister
A man who broke into his ex-girlfriend’s California home and attacked her was killed by the woman’s mother and sister – who used a golf club and a kitchen knife to rescue him, police said. The Los Angeles Times reported that the man, identified as 40-year-old Justin Goss, threw a …
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