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CU Boulder to begin testing instrument for 2025 NASA mission

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:52:11 GMT

The University of Colorado Boulder will soon begin testing an instrument that will fly on a NASA mission in 2025 to collect data on interstellar dust particles.The instrument is called IDEX, or interstellar dust experiment. IDEX will be the first dedicated instrument to measure interstellar dust near Earth. It’s one of 10 instruments that will fly in a NASA mission called the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe.Scott Tucker, project manager for the IDEX instrument, said the general goal of the IMAP mission is to explore “our solar neighborhood.” The role of IDEX is to collect data of interstellar dust particles, which can help scientists learn more about the solar system.Mihály Horányi, CU Boulder physics professor and IDEX instrument lead, said dust “is a new window to the universe” and carries an incredible amount of information.“We are slowly learning what (dust particles) can tell us about the star of their origin, the environment they lived in, what are the regions wher...

Rockies trade right-hander Pierce Johnson to Braves for pitching prospects Victor Vodnik and Tanner Gordon

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:52:11 GMT

The Rockies’ quest for much-needed organizational pitching depth continued Monday.The club traded right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson to the Braves in exchange for right-handed pitching prospects Victor Vodnik and Tanner Gordon.“We are trying to build our depth,” Colorado general manager Bill Schmidt said. “We appreciated everything Pierce did for us, but we feel like we are adding some depth.”A month ago, the Rockies traded veteran infielder Mike Moustakas to the Angels in exchange for right-handed prospect Connor Van Scoyoc.“We started with the trade for ‘Moose,’ and now we are adding two more arms,” Schmidt continued. “All three (prospects) are past Double-A now, so that’s a good thing.”Gordon, 25, has split this season between Triple-A Gwinnett and Double-A Mississippi, going 5-9 with a 5.86 ERA in 17 games (16 starts).“He’s gotten hit around a little bit in Triple-A but he’s pitched well ...

ESPN soccer analyst faints on live TV at the Rose Bowl 

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:52:11 GMT

A soccer analyst for ESPN fainted on-air while covering a match at the Rose Bowl over the weekend. Shaka Hislop was giving pre-match commentary on the field before the Real Madrid-AC Milan Soccer Champions Tour friendly on Sunday evening with ESPN’s Dan Thomas when he suddenly began to sway back and forth before losing his balance completely and passing out. Hislop, who played goalkeeper for several teams in England and the United States from 1992-2007, fell face-first and took Thomas down with him, video shows. A soccer analyst for ESPN fainted on-air while covering a match at the Rose Bowl on Sunday, July 23, 2023. (ESPN)“We’re going to need some help,” Thomas said as he got back to his feet. ESPN went to a commercial break shortly after. Did this woman fake winning the $1 billion Powerball jackpot? Thomas appeared live during halftime of the match to update viewers of Hislop’s condition, saying that he was both “conscious and talking” and that he “apologized...

Homeless man bites Victorville hospital security guard during altercation, police say

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:52:11 GMT

A homeless man was arrested last week after allegedly biting a hospital security guard during an altercation, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.The incident occurred around 8:10 a.m. Wednesday at Desert Valley Hospital in Victorville.The suspect, 36-year-old Michael Hendrickson, of Hesperia, was not a patient at the hospital and refused to leave, authorities said.He then allegedly became aggressive and bit a security guard.Responding deputies arrested Hendrickson on suspicion of battery.No further details about the incident have been released.

Finally, Science Has Caught Up with Female Pleasure: The New Research on a Women’s Wellness Retreat

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:52:11 GMT

You would think that academic research on sex abounds with fascinating details of unknown pleasures, right?Nope. It turns out that sex research is mostly dominated by work on sexual dysfunction, leaving pleasure and satisfaction largely by the wayside. The hottest parts of sex are rarely studied, and the doctor’s office is a more likely backdrop than the bedroom for much of what’s up for discussion. What’s more, most research on female pleasure has been conducted by men, and male researchers’ definitions of sexual satisfaction have been blindly applied to women. It’s only recently that female sex researchers entered the scene and started asking women what they think of as good sex! The small body of work that has been done shows that women think quite differently from the male sex researchers that have been studying them all this time, and that their sexualities are linked to many aspects of their lives and psyches far beyond the bedroom.Just recently, a new study has been published...

One Hurt in Motorcycle Accident on Arville Street [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:52:11 GMT

Motorcycle Accident on Arville Street near Diablo Drive Left Rider HospitalizedLAS VEGAS, NV (July 24, 2023) – Tuesday morning, an SUV vs. motorcycle accident on Arville Street left a motorcyclist with serious injuries.The incident happened at around 7:00 a.m., on South Arville Street at the intersection with West Diablo Drive.According to investigators, a motorcyclist, on a white 2023 Kawasaki Ninja, was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed on Arville Street. There, a Toyota 4-Runner made a left turn onto Diablo Drive in front of the motorcycle. The rider was not able to stop in time and collided with the SUV.Emergency crews arrived shortly after and transported the rider to University Medical Center’s Trauma Unit for treatment of life-threatening injuries.Thousands of people are injured each year due to reckless driving. If you’re behind the wheel, pay full attention to the road and your surroundings. Do not engage in any non-driving activity which creates a po...

One Pronounced Dead Following Two-Vehicle Collision on Highway 20 [Williams, CA]

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:52:11 GMT

Motorcycle Accident near Schaad Road Left One Dead, At Least 5 Others InjuredVISALIA, CA (July 24, 2023) – Thursday afternoon, a two-vehicle collision on Highway 20 left one rider dead, 5 others injured.The fatal collision happened in the area of Highway 20 and Schaad Road. According to the CHP, a motorcycle traveling westbound collided with an on-coming van head-on.Consequently, the impact of the crash sent the motorcyclist to the roadway, where they sustained fatal injuries. Responding emergency personnel pronounced the rider dead at the scene.Meanwhile, paramedics transported at least 5 people from the van to various hospitals for further treatment. At this time, the identities of all parties involved have not been released.Additionally, authorities will release additional information as it becomes available to the public.Tulare County Officials continue to investigate the Highway 201 motorcycle crash.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their h...

Antonio Rodriguez Arrested after Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Collision on Flamingo Road [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:52:11 GMT

38-Year-Old Male Pedestrian Struck in Hit-and-Run Accident near University Center DriveLAS VEGAS, NV (July 24, 2023) – Early Friday morning, Antonio Rodriguez was arrested after a hit-and-run collision on Flamingo Road.Police responded to the scene shortly after 12:45 a.m., near University Center Drive just a few blocks away from the strip.Per reports, the driver of an eastbound Nissan Versa attempted to cross the intersection of University Center Drive and struck a pedestrian who was standing outside of a marked crosswalk.Upon impact, the driver failed to stop or call for help and continued heading east. Medical personnel arrived and transported the man to Sunrise Trauma where he remains in critical condition.Shortly after, crews located the Nissan driver and passenger. Officers conducted a DUI test, and the driver showed signs of impairment. As a result, police arrested 33-year-old Rodriguez for hit-and-run, DUI and driving without a valid license.Operating a vehicle is a re...

Five People, Dog Dead after Fiery Crash on U.S. 95 [Beatty, NV]

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:52:11 GMT

Fiery Crash on U.S. 95 near Mile Marker 52 Left Five DeadBEATTY, NV (July 24, 2023) – Friday afternoon, a fiery crash on U.S. 95, just south of Beatty, left five people and a dog dead.The incident occurred on July 19th, at around 1:45 p.m., on U.S. 95, near mile marker 52.According to reports, a Subaru SUV, headed south, attempted to pass another vehicle in the northbound lane. While in the northbound lane, the Subaru collided head-on with a Buick SUV that was traveling northbound. The impact of the collision caused both vehicles to catch fire.Emergency crews arrived shortly after and pronounced five people and a dog dead at the scene. Of the five, one adult, and two juveniles were traveling in the Subaru. Two adults and a dog were traveling in the Buick.At this time, no further details regarding the fiery crash on U.S. 95 are currently available.The team at Sweet James would like to take this opportunity to extend their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the dec...

Man Hospitalized Following Hit-and-Run Crash on Stockdale Highway [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:52:11 GMT

Driver Wanted after Injury Hit-and-Run near Chapala DriveLOS ANGELES, CA (July 24, 2023) – Sunday afternoon, a hit-and-run crash on Stockdale Highway involving one man resulted in significant injuries.Paramedics responded to the collision around 3:30 p.m. to the 14200 block of Stockdale Highway, near Renfro Road.According to investigators, a man was discovered with serious injuries on the roadway from a vehicle that failed to stop.Eventually, first responders were able to secure the unidentified man and transfer them to a nearby hospital for treatment of major injuries.At this time, authorities are asking anyone with information about the crash to reach out to their offices as soon as possible.Moreover, a portion of the roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.Thousands of people are injured each year due to reckless driving. If you’re behind the wheel, pay full attention to the road and your surroundings. Do not engage in any non-driving a...