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NDTV
03-07-2025
- Science
- NDTV
NASA Detects 'Interstellar Visitor' Hurtling Through Solar System
Astronomers have observed what they believe to be the third detected "interstellar object" speeding through the solar system in the direction of the Earth. The visiting space object is expected to depart the cosmic neighbourhood permanently after making its closest approach to the Sun in about four months, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The comet-like body, designated 3I/ATLAS by the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Centre, is hurtling towards the Sun at a speed of over 60 kilometres per second and is believed to have come from interstellar space. Here, "interstellar" means the object came from outside the solar system, likely another star system. It is not bound by the Sun's gravity and is only passing through on a trajectory that shows it didn't form here and won't stay. Originally known as A11pl3Z, the object was initially detected in data gathered between June 25 and June 29 by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS), which uses telescopes in South Africa and Hawaii to automatically scan the night sky, Live Science reported. With a potential 12-mile (20-kilometre) range, A11pl3Z is most likely a large asteroid or potentially a comet. It is travelling into the inner solar system at roughly 152,000 mph (245,000 km/h) and is approaching Earth from the area of the night sky where the Milky Way's bar is located. The Minor Planet Centre (MPC), operated by the International Astronomical Union, officially designated the object as interstellar on Tuesday after analysing its trajectory and preliminary observational data. Experts believe that A11pl3Z came from somewhere outside the gravitational pull of the Sun and has enough momentum to fly through our cosmic neighbourhood without slowing down. However, more observations are necessary to make a definitive statement. "It looks kind of fuzzy," astronomer Peter Veres, who works for the MPC of the International Astronomical Union, told AFP. The A11pl3Z "will fly deep through the Solar System, passing just inside the orbit of Mars," but it will have no effect on the nearby planets, Mr Veres said. Richard Moissl, head of planetary defence at the European Space Agency, claimed that A11pl3Z is not a threat to Earth. The object is reportedly believed to be between 10 and 20 kilometres wide, making it the largest interstellar intruder ever discovered. However, it may be smaller if the object is composed of ice, which reflects more light. This marks the third occasion that humans have discovered something coming from the stars into the solar system. There have only been two confirmed interstellar visitors so far. The first one was Oumuamua, a cigar-shaped object that grabbed headlines in 2017 when some astronomers speculated that it might be an alien probe before experts determined it was most likely a space rock that shot hydrogen. The second one was Comet 2I/Borisov, observed in 2019, as it sailed through the solar system.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Ukrainian K-2 regiment's ground robots successfully evacuate four wounded soldiers in four days
The 20th K-2 Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment, led by Lieutenant Colonel Kyrylo Veres, has released a new video highlighting the use of ground-based robotic systems in rescuing soldiers. In the video, Veres says his regiment's robotic ground platforms have successfully evacuated four wounded soldiers in four days. Source: 20th K-2 Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment Quote: "Soon you will witness changes that will significantly increase the chances of survival for an ordinary infantryman. I'm not just talking about our unit, but about all the units in the defence forces. After all, K-2's job is to work in the interests of neighbouring brigades and save the lives of their men on the ground." Details: Veres added that following the successful use of drones in the air and at sea, the military is moving on to automate ground operations. One success story where a wounded soldier was evacuated with a ground drone was reported by the 13th Khartiia Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine. The brigade successfully evacuated a wounded man using the Tarhan ("Cockroach") ground robotic system. The drone was able to deliver the wounded man to the evacuation team along a 12-km-long route. "The soldier in need of medical assistance was loaded onto the ground robotic system and successfully delivered to the evacuation team, from where he was taken to doctors," the team noted. This is further proof that the use of ground robotic systems is becoming increasingly common in the evacuation of wounded soldiers. More information about the use of ground drones in the Khartiia Brigade, including for the evacuation of military personnel, can be found in this article by Oboronka. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PSA to open first retail location inside new Burbank Sportscards store
PSA will open its first retail location inside the new Burbank Sportscards store. (Credit: PSA) Two of the biggest names in the trading card hobby are collaborating for a first-of-its-kind retail location later this month. On Friday, grading giant PSA announced it will open its first retail location on May 30 alongside the grand opening of the new Burbank Sportscards location. Advertisement The PSA storefront will be located inside Burbank Sportscards and be staffed by PSA employees. 'We're excited to partner with Rob [Veres] and team on the first-of-a-kind experience,' PSA president Ryan Hoge told cllct. 'We know customers value being able to interact with PSA employees at our popular local events. This gives us an always-on location now.' Burbank Sportscards owner Rob Veres told cllct on Friday that the new location will feel more like a sports card show than a shop. Already known as one of the largest and most popular card stores in the world, Burbank's new 14,000-square-foot location will feature an inventory of more than 40 million cards, as well as kiosks with access to cards that can be retrieved by store employees on-demand. Advertisement The store also plans to have more than 1 million cards available on the floor for just 25 cents, sorted by year and sport. According to Veres, the goal is to offer as many types of cards as possible to collectors in a more organized way than what they may find at other stores and card shows. When a customer arrives with a checklist, Veres wants Burbank to check off as many cards as possible. 'I want [customers] to feel like they have just entered the pulse of the hobby … we're melding the virtual experience with the physical experience,' Veres said. 'The best shops are the ones that can say 'yes' to more queries than anybody else, including card shows,' Veres added, 'and I think that's the experience people are going to get.' Advertisement PSA's retail location will accept grading submissions for trading cards, autographs, tickets, packs, Funko Pops and memorabilia. Items can also be submitted for storage in the PSA Vault or for consignment on eBay. The Burbank retail location appears to be the latest attempt by PSA to simplify the submission process for customers. PSA has greatly increased the number of pop-up events hosted at shows and card shops in recent months, which allow collectors to submit cards in person or have questions answered by PSA employees. It's currently unclear if PSA has plans to open other physical locations at other stores. A new location, including a PSA storefront, is the latest in a number of key moves for the Burbank brand in recent years. Veres stunned collectors during the 2024 National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland when he announced that Burbank was moving its full inventory of cards from eBay to the new Fanatics Collect marketplace in an exclusive deal. Ben Burrows is a reporter and editor for cllct, the premier company for collectible culture. He was previously the Collectibles Editor at Sports Illustrated. You can follow him on X and Instagram @benmburrows.
BBC News
06-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Celebral palsy: Headteacher who gives families 'hope,' gets special medal
The head of a unique County Tyrone school for children with cerebral palsy has been awarded one of Hungary's highest state Veres, from the Buddy Bear School, has received the Silver Cross of Merit of from Hungary, Ms Veres has lived in Dungannon for more than 30 Buddy Bear Trust School is the only one of its kind in Northern Ireland. First opened in 1993, the independent school relies on grants, fundraising and donations in order to palsy is a condition caused by a problem in the parts of a baby's brain used to control the can lead to symptoms like difficulty in walking or controlling movement, or speech Bear is the only school in Northern Ireland to offer an approach called conductive education, which aims to teach children greater control over their Veres was presented with her award at a ceremony in Parliament Buildings, Stormont by the Hungarian Ambassador in London, Dr Ferenc received the Silver Cross of Merit for her dedication to helping children with cerebral palsy. 'Very few facilities for these children' It is the first time the award has been given to someone in Northern and pupils, as well as Claire Sugden MLA and Baroness Foster, attended the Veres told BBC News NI receiving the Silver Cross of Merit was "a very humbling experience"."The school is important to the parents and the children," she said."From the early years there is very little facilities for these children, very few and far between therapies."At the Buddy Bear school we can work with those children from three months on."She said the school gave families "hope".And that is how parents Joanne and Neville Reid from Banbridge 13-year-old son Jack has cerebral palsy and has attended Buddy Bear since he was six months old."Jack wouldn't be here without that support and help that the school has given him throughout his difficult start in life and throughout his journey," Neville Reid said."We would be lost without the school and the intervention that they provide."The daily intervention is critical for children with cerebral palsy like Jack." No words to describe her impact Joanne Reid said she did not "have enough words to describe the impact" Ms Veres and the school had on Jack and the family."From the very first day we visited the school she was able to tell us the things that would help Jack," she said."She has tried everything with him."Ms Reid said the school, which does not receive core funding from the Education Authority (EA), needed "all the support that they can get.""We had to go through a tribunal to get Jack into the school," she said."It's vital for the other parents coming along after us that the school is still there." Mary Frances Loughran, whose son Finn attends the school, said it is a "lifeline for parents"."It's just the best place – it has so much for him," she told BBC News NI."My wee boy has come on so much in the short time he has been there. It's incredible – he's physically coming on leaps and bounds and it is such a positive mindset from when you walk through the front door," she said."It gives you so much hope for everything he is going to achieve," she added. Ms Veres first studied at the Pető Institute in Budapest where Dr Andras Pető pioneered a development programme for children and adults with cerebral she came to Dungannon, she brought that method to Buddy Hungarian Ambassador Dr Ferenc Kumin said the day was "really special"."It is a state honour that is uniquely given to those who provide a very special perfomance in the country and outside the country," he told BBC News Silver Cross of Merit is formally awarded by the President of Hungary, Dr Tamas Sulyok, but Dr Kumin travelled to Stormont to present it to Ms Veres."It is not easy to get a state honour like that," Dr Kumin said. He had previously visited Buddy Bear to meet pupils and parents and said the school had changed lives."By having this institution here, this hope started to emerge for many of these families," he said."For me it was a very revealing experience just to hear the very enthusiastic accounts of the parents, of how their lives have changed."We can point at Buddy Bear and tell the rest of the world 'look, if it is possible here, it is possible everywhere.'"
Los Angeles Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Under the Big Top: Cirque du Soleil's latest show to come to Laguna Hills
Penelope Elena is a hair suspension artist and insists her practice is not a trick. 'It is an ancient discipline, a circus discipline,' Elena said. 'People always think it's fake, but you actually really hang all your weight from your hair.' Elena has been doing dance and gymnastics since she was 4 years old and at the age of 8 began specializing in contortion. She went on to master aerial silks and hoops. About seven years ago she began to develop her hair suspension discipline. 'People always asks if it hurts and yeah, it hurts the first time you hang, but then you get used to it,' she said. Elena is among the talented performers featured in Cirque du Soleil's 'Echo,' coming to Laguna Hills from May 23 to June 29, when the world-renowned circus arts show raises the big top at the former site of the Laguna Hills Mall. 'Echo' is Cirque du Soleil's 20th tented, or big top, show, taking place under a large-scale circus tent rather than in a theater or stadium. It tells the story of a young girl named Future and her best friend, the Dog, as they explore a fantastical world with a mysterious cube at its center. The two friends discover how their actions shape the world while their story celebrates the bond between animals and nature. Each Cirque du Soleil show is unique with its own narrative and style and for 'Echo,' the creators aimed to build a new modern universe for a big top presentation. 'I think the aesthetics of 'Echo' is very different, it has a very contemporary design,' Elena said. 'Echo' includes new acrobatic feats, musicians, dancers, circus performers and jugglers. '[The show] is really accessible for all ages,' said Henrik Veres, a juggler featured in Cirque du Soleil's 'Echo.' 'Every act has something that certain ages can relate to.' Like Elena, Veres began honing his talent at a young age. 'I was actually born in a circus family,' Veres said. 'I am the sixth generation of circus performers in my family.' By the age of 12, Veres had focused on the discipline of juggling and was performing in front of a live audience by the time he was 14. He joined Cirque du Soleil in 2018 and has been on tour with 'Echo' for two years. Elena and Veres spent a recent afternoon visiting various Laguna area landmarks, including the beach and the Sawdust Festival Village, in full makeup and costume for photos to promote the upcoming show. They are excited to bring the tour to Orange County and look forward to inspiring audiences with their very real talent and the 'Echo' story. 'Every Cirque show has a message and this one kind of has the message that every action causes a reaction,' Veres said. 'I hope when they watch something like this they get inspired enough to know that everybody matters and doing good deeds in life will bring some good back to you as well.' Most regular tickets for Cirque du Soleil's 'Echo' cost $78 per person, with some shows priced at $68 and the 1 p.m. June 1 show priced at $83. There are also special group rates and VIP packages. Visit for details.
