All posts tagged: spin

England embrace spin to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets

England embrace spin to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets

Published by Sam Flores

This victory was all the more satisfying because they adapted to the conditions, playing spin-dominant Sri Lanka at their own game. This was the first time in ODI history that England had employed six spin-bowling options, and only the fifth time by a non-Asian side in ODI history. An improved performance came after a sobering few days for the team in more ways than one. Alongside the players’ new midnight curfew, there have been reality checks provided by fans in Colombo. Brook claims not to have read all the criticism that comes his team’s way, but he was within earshot when “choice words” were aimed at the players by the team’s travelling support immediately after Thursday’s opening ODI defeat. Such scenes would barely be of note in football but it has to be bad before the cricket team’s loyal Barmy Army start moaning. “You’re not fit to wear the badge,” were among the shouts. Now, they know exactly how badly performances – both on the field and off it – have gone down. A response …

Oris Hits the Bull’s-Eye With a Fresh Spin on a Classic Watch

Oris Hits the Bull’s-Eye With a Fresh Spin on a Classic Watch

Published by Jenni Sidey

Independent Swiss watchmaker Oris has been producing its Big Crown collection for so long that we watch nerds tend to take it for granted. Way back in 1938, the Big Crown Pointer Calendar made its debut as a model designed for pilots, whose gloved hands could more easily manipulate the oversized setting and winding crown. (Why pilots needed to know the date—let alone adjust it—while flying a rickety 1930s airplane is a question for another time.) Fortunately, the design stuck around, surviving a brief foray into quartz technology and emerging triumphant as a mechanical pillar in the brand’s modern collection. If last year’s crop of colorful new Big Crown Pointer Date models and references was an experiment in modernity, the new Bullseye edition is a firm throwback to the watch’s origins. Despite a stainless steel case in a contemporary 38mm diameter, the fluted bezel is a feature of the collection’s 1980s reintroduction, and the sub-seconds display—as opposed to the center seconds on standard versions—is likewise a reference to bygone days. Courtesy of Oris The sub-seconds …

Spin size rewrites the Kondo effect

Spin size rewrites the Kondo effect

Published by skeptic

Quantum effects in Kondo lattices can determine whether a system behaves magnetically or non-magnetically, opening new avenues for designing future quantum materials and technologies. The Kondo effect – the interaction between localised spins and conduction electrons –plays a central role in many quantum phenomena. However, in real materials, the presence of additional charges and orbital degrees of freedom makes it difficult to isolate the essential quantum mechanism behind the Kondo effect. In these materials, electrons don’t just have spin; they also move around and can occupy different orbitals. When all these extra behaviours mix together, it becomes hard to focus only on the spin interactions responsible for the Kondo effect. A research team led by Associate Professor Hironori Yamaguchi of the Graduate School of Science at Osaka Metropolitan University have sought to overcome this barrier. The Kondo necklace model and its potential for exploring new states The Kondo necklace model, proposed in 1977 by Sebastian Doniach, simplifies the Kondo lattice by focusing exclusively on spin degrees of freedom. This model has long been regarded as …

George Clooney’s wife Amal puts It-girl spin on iconic Versace look in shimmering mini dress

George Clooney’s wife Amal puts It-girl spin on iconic Versace look in shimmering mini dress

Published by Daniella Wilson

Amal Clooney stole the show on the red carpet at the Golden Globes, but her after-party look was even better. The human rights barrister, 47, put a modern spin on Elizabeth Hurley‘s iconic safety pin gown by Versace from the 1994 premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral, as she joined her husband, George Clooney, at Netflix’s Golden Globe afterparty at Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills. Amal’s Versace mini dress also featured safety pins, which, rather than holding the side together, connected a crop top to a mini skirt. Both of the pieces were made from shimmering green chainmail, which caught the light beautifully. © GettyAmal Clooney put a modern spin on a dress from 1997 as she attended Netflix’s Golden Globe afterparty The star’s daring look was paired with her Gianvito Rossi ‘Plexi’ pumps with a gold toe, which she has worn to a number of A-list events, including the New York Film Festival premiere of George’s film, Jay Kelly, last September. © GettyAmal rocked the green Versace dress as she posed with Ted …

The best exercise bikes for home workouts, spin and getting sweaty, tested | Fitness

The best exercise bikes for home workouts, spin and getting sweaty, tested | Fitness

Published by Sam Flores

Cycling has the potential to benefit your health in myriad ways, whether it’s the mood-boosting properties of inhaling fresh air, the social element of riding with friends or the simple act of improving cardiovascular fitness with every pedal stroke. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. The UK weather doesn’t always play ball, though, so for those who don’t want a dire forecast to result in a missed workout, indoor training replicates the exercise (if not the fresh air). The best exercise bikes are not only fantastic for burning a few calories without donning all the outdoor gear, but they can also help you nail training goals if you’re a more serious rider. With many letting you connect your phone or laptop to make the most of online training tools, it’s never been easier or more enjoyable to work out from your home. I tested 12 exercise bikes, including the sort you might find in a commercial gym, along with more dedicated riding …

Lily James gives festive dressing a boho-chic spin in backless dress

Lily James gives festive dressing a boho-chic spin in backless dress

Published by Daniella Wilson

‘Twixmas – the time for the tracksuit bottoms to shine. Nobody is really sure what day it is, let alone know what to wear. We’ve bid farewell to the Christmas jumpers, yet can spy a sequin dress on the horizon, ready to take New Year’s by storm. Luckily, we have Lily James to help keep us afloat during these vexing few days. The actress has been revelling in festivities at home, glimpses of which she shared via social media on Sunday. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the English actress showed off her chosen attire for her time spent with friends and family – delighting her fashionable fans with her elegant look. The 36-year-old slipped into a backless midi dress while dancing around a Christmas tree beside a toddler (due to recent bikini snaps and lack of visible baby bump, we assume not hers). Complete with a suede construction, a pale beige colourway and an A-line skirt that flared as the star twirled with festive glee, the outfit made for a bohemian take on Christmas dressing.  …