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South Korea Ship to Test Arctic Commercial Route Amid Western Concerns

South Korea Ship to Test Arctic Commercial Route Amid Western Concerns

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SEOUL, Aug 22 (Reuters) – A South Korean container ⁠ship ⁠sets sail on Saturday ⁠for Europe via the Arctic in the nation’s first commercial ​voyage on the route to test its viability, with the hope of turning ‌the southeastern port of Busan ‌into a global maritime hub. The PanStar Acro will sail north, hugging ⁠eastern Russia’s ⁠Kamchatka peninsula, cross the Bering Sea, and take the Northern Sea ​Route, stopping in Felixstowe in Britain, Rotterdam in the Netherlands and Poland’s Gdansk before returning on a journey expected to take 40 to 45 days. President Lee Jae ​Myung has made Arctic shipping a priority for South Korea, a shipping ⁠powerhouse. ⁠Officials say this could ⁠help transform ​Busan and position the Arctic as a regular trade route by 2030. But the ​project risks friction ⁠with Western allies hoping to keep Russia isolated during its war in Ukraine. Seoul has consulted with Moscow about the journey, including whether the ship needed help to tackle any problems, such as getting stuck in ice. South Korea’s ⁠Oceans Ministry and Russia’s Foreign …

Locust brains could offer a new route for PFAS detection

Locust brains could offer a new route for PFAS detection

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Researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) have demonstrated a biological approach to PFAS detection that uses the neural circuitry of locusts to identify and distinguish multiple forever chemicals. The study recorded neural activity from the insects’ olfactory systems after exposure to several per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). The researchers found that different PFAS generated distinct patterns of activity in the locust brain. These neural signatures allowed the team to classify seven PFAS compounds with 87% accuracy and distinguish different concentration ranges with 84% accuracy. Environmental-level PFOS was classified with 100% accuracy in the study’s tests. The result points to a potential new form of PFAS detection that could eventually complement conventional laboratory techniques. The Michigan State team is now investigating whether the approach can work with environmental samples and could ultimately be developed into a compact sensor for field monitoring. Why PFAS detection remains difficult PFAS are a large group of synthetic chemicals used in applications including non-stick products, waterproof materials and firefighting foams. Their strong chemical bonds make many PFAS …

Cruise California 33, a quintessential SoCal driving route

Cruise California 33, a quintessential SoCal driving route

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Everyone knows the stars of Southern California’s driving landscape: Pacific Coast Highway, the cinematic connector of beach cities; Angeles Crest Highway, a stunning and winding mountain route; and “The Snake,” Mulholland Highway’s infamous roadway that reopened late last year. A sign along California 33 near Ojai. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times) But there’s a less-traveled route that feels just as quintessentially SoCal: California 33 to Hudson Ranch Road, passing through Ojai, Maricopa, New Cuyama and Frazier Park. Parts of this road curl in on themselves into tight, technical twisties — catnip to car enthusiasts and motorcyclists. But this two-lane motorway also showcases the splendor and diversity of the rugged region, from the forested mountains and canyons in Ventura to the jagged rocks and chaparral of the desert vistas, making it appealing to thrill seekers and sightseers alike. While roadways like the 5 serve to get you from one point to another quickly and efficiently, this one begs you to relish the journey. “A road like this forces your mind to focus on the immediate …

Frederick Richard Makes a Statement in More Ways Than One En Route to First US Gymnastics Title

Frederick Richard Makes a Statement in More Ways Than One En Route to First US Gymnastics Title

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PHOENIX (AP) — Frederick Richard won his first U.S. men’s gymnastics all-around title Saturday night, flashing the form he believes can make him a contender at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 22-year-old Richard, a key member of the men’s team that earned bronze at the Paris Games two summers ago, posted a two-day total of 170.015, two points clear of runner-up Shane Wiskus and three points ahead of promising newcomer Danila Leykin. The charismatic, socially-media savvy Richard has made it his mission to bring his sport to a larger audience. That includes breaking norms — and the rules — by ditching the traditional stirrup pants on a handful of events in favor of shorts and compression leggings, all under a singlet featuring his “Frederick Flips” logo. The fashion statement costs Richard three-tenths (0.3) every competition he does it, a move that he has unequivocally said is worth it to bring visibility to a side of the sport that often operates in the shadow of the more popular women’s program. After Thursday night’s opening round …

Warwick researchers propose new route to scalable quantum information transfer

Warwick researchers propose new route to scalable quantum information transfer

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UK experts have pioneered Quantum Phononic Links, a new approach that could enable scalable long-distance quantum information transfer across future quantum computing chips. Researchers at the University of Warwick, working with the National Research Council (NRC) Canada, have unveiled a new concept that could overcome one of the biggest technical barriers to large-scale quantum computing: efficiently transferring quantum information between qubits across an entire semiconductor chip. Dr Maksym Myronov, Department of Physics, University of Warwick, explained: “One of the key challenges in quantum computing is long-range qubit connectivity. “Our work introduces a new concept in which phonons act as a quantum bus, enabling distant qubits to exchange quantum information while remaining fully compatible with semiconductor technology.” Published in APL Quantum, the team showcases Quantum Phononic Links (QPLs), a proposed communication method that uses sound-like vibrations, known as phonons, to transmit quantum information between qubits separated by long distances. The approach is designed to support future quantum processors containing millions of qubits. If successfully developed, the technology could provide a more scalable and cost-effective alternative to …

A modern odyssey: the archaeologist following Homer’s route on a bicycle | Cycling holidays

A modern odyssey: the archaeologist following Homer’s route on a bicycle | Cycling holidays

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Backpacking around Europe is a rite of passage for many young Australians but when Sam Wood proposed a trip with his two brothers in 2009, he had something a little more ambitious in mind. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. An avid cyclist who studied classical archaeology at the University of Sydney and spent three years working at the British Museum, he suggested retracing the route that the Carthaginian general Hannibal took over the Alps with his war elephants in 218BC. Beginning in southern Spain, the brothers rode through France and across the Alps into Italy, turning the journey into a BBC documentary. “From there, I thought it would be nice to keep riding around some interesting sites,” Wood recalls. So he set up a bike touring company with a strong historical focus. Wood follows the path of Richard the Lionheart’s Third Crusade in Grossglockner, Austria, in 2019 Though his background is in Roman archaeology, Wood developed cycling routes inspired by famous …

Ukraine strikes halt shipping on key wheat route as Russian fuel crisis deepens – Business

Ukraine strikes halt shipping on key wheat route as Russian fuel crisis deepens – Business

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To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Try again Cover image: A tractor collects straw on a field in a private farm in Zhurivka, Kyiv region, Ukraine, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. © Efrem Lukatsky, AP Issued on: 13/07/2026 – 23:00Modified: 14/07/2026 – 10:22 04:41 min From the show Reading time 1 min Ukrainian drone strikes have brought shipping in the Sea of Azov to a near standstill, disrupting a corridor that carries up to a quarter of Russia’s wheat exports and sending tremors through global grain and oil markets. They have also knocked out a significant share of Russia’s refining capacity, prompting Moscow to ban diesel exports until the end of July and further unsettling global oil markets. In Russian-occupied Crimea, petrol prices have reached a record high. By: Video by: Source link

England route to World Cup 2026 final after beating Norway

England route to World Cup 2026 final after beating Norway

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England are another step closer to the World Cup final after a thrilling victory over Norway in the quarter-finals. Jude Bellingham netted a brace at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida as the Three Lions eked past the Scandinavians after extra time. Bellingham had already scored twice in 98 seconds to help the Three Lions on their way to a historic 3-2 victory over the co-hosts at the Estadio Azteca. Harry Kane added a third from the penalty spot, but not before Jarell Quansah had been sent off following a VAR review to leave Thomas Tuchel’s men to played almost 45 minutes, including 11 minutes of second-half injury time, with 10 men. It was a match that will live long in the memory, especially for those devoted fans back in England who cheered on the team through the night, after a delayed 2am UK time kick-off time. ” loading=”lazy” class=”sc-dkPvMp iibsvv”/> Goalscorer: Jude Bellingham AFP/Getty Now it is into the last four and a date with Argentina, who beat Switzerland in the last quarter-final. …

how the Home Office can get its new safe-and-legal route right

how the Home Office can get its new safe-and-legal route right

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As part of a package of reforms to the UK’s asylum system, Shabana Mahmood has laid out the details of a new community sponsorship route for refugees to come to the UK. The home secretary’s announcement draws on Canada’s experience of resettling over 400,000 refugees since 1979 through community sponsorship. While the planned UK scheme is much smaller in scale, Mahmood says it will “build over time as public confidence is restored in Britain’s immigration system”. The UK government has identified a need to respond to global crises, but has stated that any routes need to be “sustainable, well managed and in line with the UK capacity to welcome, accommodate and integrate refugees”. It has identified community sponsorship as a way to meet this aim alongside its efforts to reduce irregular migration, including small boat crossings. Britain has some limited experience with community sponsorship. A small scheme has welcomed 600 people since 2016. Sponsor groups are required to apply for approval and must raise at least £9,000. The Homes for Ukraine scheme welcomed around 234,000 …