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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
108-year-old submarine wreck seen in stunning detail in new footage
In 1917, two US submarines collided off the coast of San Diego and submarine USS F-1 sank to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, along with 19 crew members aboard. The horrible accident, whose wreckage was discovered in 1975, represents the US Naval Submarine Force's first wartime submarine loss. Now, researchers from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have captured new footage of the 1,300 feet-deep underwater archaeological site. 'They were technical dives requiring specialized expertise and equipment,' Anna Michel, a co-lead of the expedition and chief scientist at the National Deep Submergence Facility, said in a statement. 'We were careful and methodical in surveying these historical sites so that we could share these stunning images, while also maintaining the reverence these sites deserve.' The high-definition imagining and mapping of the USS F-1 took place during a deep-sea training and engineering mission in February and March. The missions aimed to train future submersible pilots and test the human-occupied vehicle Alvin and autonomous underwater vehicle Sentry. The team captured never-seen-before images and videos and conducted a sonar survey, which essentially consists of mapping a region by shooting sound waves at it and registering the echo. Imaging specialists combined the 2D images into a 3D model of the wreck—a technique called photogrammetry. Using photogrammetry reveals measurements not just of the submarine but of the marine life that over the past century has claimed the vessel as its own. 'As a Navy veteran, making this dive—together with another Navy veteran and a Navy historian—was a solemn privilege,' said Office of Naval Research Program Officer Rob Sparrock, who was in Alvin when it went down to the wreck. 'There was time to contemplate the risks that all mariners, past and present, face. It also reminded me of the importance of these training dives, which leverage the knowledge from past dives, lessons learned and sound engineering.' [ Related: An exclusive look inside where nuclear subs are born. ] The researchers also investigated a Navy torpedo bomber training aircraft that went down in the region in 1950. After the dives, they held a remembrance ceremony aboard the research vessel Atlantis during which a bell rang once for each of the crew members lost in 1917. 'History and archaeology are all about people and we felt it was important to read their names aloud,' said Naval History and Heritage Command Underwater Archaeologist Brad Krueger, who also dove in Alvin. 'The Navy has a solemn responsibility to ensure the legacies of its lost Sailors are remembered.'
Time Out Dubai
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
8 blingy things to do in Dubai if you want to show off
We all know Dubai loves things to be just that little bit extra. The city where only fabulous is allowed, so it's not hard to find some luxury things to do. But there are some spots in the city where you can really take it to the next level, from dining on gold leaf to hotel suites inside an aquarium. If you like this: 16 must-visit sunrise spots in the UAE So if you're in the mood to really go all out, we've got some suggestions that will have you flexing left, right and centre. Luxury things to do in Dubai Be wowed by gastro-theatre at Krasota KRASOTA Dubai This restaurant is taking dinner to the next level. The gastro-theatre only seats 20 at a time, making it a very exclusive experience. Starting from Dhs1,500 per person, you'll be treated to some insane visuals and art projections while you dig into a swanky seven-course menu. All themed around an 'Imaginary future' the unique evening will give your Insta some serious swagger. From Dhs1,500. Open daily 6pm & 9pm. Address Downtown Hotel, Downtown Dubai, (04 433 1258). Book a private helicopter ride (Credit: Adobe) Climb taller than Burj Khalifa and get a serious flex with a helicopter flight over the city. The private tour will let you take some stunning videos over Palm Jumeirah as you travel for 25 minutes over everything from Downtown Dubai to Jumeirah. It's also a pretty luxe way to beat the traffic. From Dhs6,353 (private tour for up to six people). Times vary. Pick-up points vary, (058 282 7779). Cool off with a golden ice cream Credit: Time Out Market The activated charcoal and edible gold ice cream dished up at Scoopi's Time Out Market Dubai location is as delicious tasting as it is dramatic looking. Gleaming mounds of nitrogen-frozen, smooth-as-butter jet black ice cream are bedecked with a glittering gold leaf crown and served in charcoal waffle cone for the Insta-grid win. Dhs100. Open Mon-Thu noon-midnight, Fri noon-1am, Sat 10am-1am, Sun 10am-midnight. Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai, Dig into gold-topped steak at Salt Bae's restaurant Created by Nusret Gökçe (also known as viral sensation Salt Bae), you can have your dishes seasoned in very flamboyant fashion. Opt for the Nusr-Et Golden steak wrapped in gold leaf (Dhs1,700) or a golden bone-in rib-eye (Dhs3,500) for something truly bling. Sprinkling on a heavy coating of bougie (rather than salt, ahem) and you can even finish with a golden baklava for Dhs420. Open daily noon-1am. Restaurant Village, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah, (04 407 4100). Get some Zzzs in an aquarium Don't worry, you don't need a scuba mask for this one, instead you'll be unwinding in an incredible underwater suite at Atlantis The Palm, admiring more than 65,000 marine animals. With floor-to-ceiling windows, you can take a bubble bath next to the sting rays and sharks, all while making the most of a 24-hour butler service. Prices vary. Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, (04 426 2000). Hire out a VIP limousine If you've had enough of riding around in a regular taxi, cruise up and down Sheikh Zayed Road in a stretch limo. This isn't any limousine either, it's the GMC Gucci model, upholstered with the designer prints. Available from SKYE VIP Limousine, you can switch on the party lights, pop the tunes on and you won't even notice if you're stuck in a traffic jam. Prices vary. (050 772 0595). Take a night-time dip at Cloud 22 Looking to staying out of the sun by still want to visit Time Out Dubai's Best Pool Club? Take a moonlight swim in one of the most sought after rooftop pools in Dubai – Cloud 22 at the luxurious Atlantis The Royal. Gazing out over the bright lights of Palm Jumeirah, lounge on a comfy bed or splash out on a cabana and enjoy the sparkling views in style. Why not sip on a glass of chilled grape and nibble on caviar toast and oysters while you're there? From Dhs300. Thu-Sat 7pm-11pm. Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah, (04 426 2700). Try a 24-karat gold facial This is about as luxurious as it gets. You might have heard of a charcoal or clay face mask, but have you tried one made of gold? Lightening and brightening your face, the gold is mixed with a special agent to help it dissolve into your pores and work its magic. Dhs2,625. Al Thanya Road, Umm Suqeim, (04 346 6641). Looking for things to do in Dubai? What can you do in Dubai for 10 Dirhams (or less)? How to have fun on a budget in Dubai Spa deals in Dubai: Half price treatments at Palazzo Versace Dubai if you book on this day Your pamper session is calling Alserkal Avenue: Quirky cafés, art galleries and unmissable things to do From restaurants to galleries, there's something for everyone
Metro
6 days ago
- Metro
I spent a week at a 5-star hotel in the Maldives — here's how much it really cos
After 24 hours of travel, I thought I'd be racing to bed, but as I wander along the beachside path, I stop in my tracks. The turquoise water is teeming with tropical fish of every colour, a kaleidoscope of orange, pink and purple swirling in constant motion. My jaw drops as a baby shark glides silently beneath the surface. I'm in the Maldives, in a hotel perched on a cyan blue atoll that's unlike anywhere I've ever stayed – and it's fair to say I've laid my head on some impressive pillows. From the The Headlands in Newquay, to the world-famous Atlantis on Dubai's The Palm, it takes a lot to leave me speechless. The five-star Kandima – a 'go-to' haunt for Premier League footballers – has everything you'd expect from luxury accommodation in this part of the world: over-water bungalows, swim-up bars and arguably the most aesthetic scenery on Earth. Oh, and it's on its own island. But the feature that truly sets it apart? An all-inclusive package which means the cost of every snack and tipple, from a la carte restaurants to your mini bar, is included. I was ready to suspend reality. Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. Flights: £800 per person from London Heathrow (with Gulf Air). Sea plane: Price varies depending on which resort you're staying at, but for me it cost £544.96 per person for return flights. Kandima's Sunset Beach Pool Villa with Swirl Pool: £747.55 per night – this is the accommodation I lodged in. Alternatively, opt for a Beach & Sky studio for £469.13 per night. Private dining experience: £165 per person. Floating breakfast: £118 per person. Sunset cruise: £51.20 per person. Couples full body massage at Eskape Spa: £155 per person. Extra food and beverages: £103 for two. TOTAL: £6,370.96 per person On arrival at Kandima, I am greeted like an old friend and shown to my villa. You can stroll along the beach or jump in one of the hotel buggies, which drop you right at your door. There are 270 studios and villas to choose from, each with bright, light interiors and blue touches, inspired, of course, by the Indian ocean. The most basic Beach & Sky studios sit within a complex of four across a two-storey villa. These are the most typically 'hotel room' like, but are still bigger than most London flats. The top-end of the premium offering are the overwater bungalows, which sit at the end of a jetty. Naturally, they come with an infinity pool and a private deck. I stayed in the Sunrise Beach Pool Villa, a mid-range option with its a hot tub. Sat on the beachfront, these spacious beach villas have a private deck which extends towards a pool and out onto the beach. The open air bathroom is stunning, with a standalone tub, rain shower, a second shower, day bed and the aforementioned hot tub. A word of warning: when you go to the toilet in the night, expect to do so under the watchful eye of countless geckos. Minutes after arriving, I submerge myself in my private pool and sip on a complimentary bottle of champagne, before heading to one of the hotel's two outdoor pools – including the longest pool in the Maldives. A week wasn't enough to do everything Kandima has to offer – and in keeping with the theme, pretty much everything is included in your stay. I rose bright and early for morning yoga on the beach. You can also hire bikes and cycle to the lesson, serenaded by the dawn chorus. From sunrise to sunset, you can watch the sun go down on a cruise with a glass of bubbles for £51.20 per person. If you're lucky, you'll get dolphins accompanying your boat around the island. For something more active, the resort offers a range of water sports. Paddleboarding and snorkelling are included in your stay. I saw every fish imaginable, as well as a rather terrifying adult shark. Avoid the Moray eels – they bite. Of course, after a hard day of swimming and fish-spotting, the only antidote is a full-body massage, which start from £155 per person. It's pricey, but the masseuse seemed to rid my back of every knot. Hearing the waves lap on the shore outside only added to the experience. The all-inclusive package allows you to dine almost without limit at any of Kandima's 10 restaurants and bars. Sea Dragon offers a la carte Asian sea food. I indulged in delicious crispy squid, along with Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, chicken satay and Vietnamese-style stir-fried beef. For breakfast, you can choose between buffet menus at Zest or Flavour. I ordered a fresh omelette and espresso every morning. Azure, another a la carte offering, serves up traditional Mediterranean food, with an impressive seafood selection from scallops to salmon and sea bass. The steak restaurant, Smoked, served a mean slab of beef, perfectly cooked to my requested medium-rare. If you want to up your content game, Instagrammable floating breakfasts can be ordered for £118. For that price, you get fresh pastries, waffles, salads, omelettes, fresh fruit and pressed juices (photos optional). You can also book a private dining experience, which for me, was a highlight of the trip. Picture this: you walk down to the beach, where a table decorated with fairylights is set for two. There's Caesar and Greek salads, aged black angus striploin, lobster, grilled tiger prawns, lamb rack, chicken, rainbow trout, mussels, broccoli, halloumi, tuna fried rice and hasselback potatoes. At £165 per person, it's expensive, but it's truly a feast. More Trending It's worth noting that any food you order poolside is extra; this includes the Breeze Pool Bar and the Beach Club. At Breeze, the lobster (£31), as well as the steak sandwich (£18) were divine, while the Beach Club blew me away with their cob salad (£14), asparagus (£9), nachos (£9) and classic burger and chips (£22). Travelling to the Maldives from London is no mean feat. There are various routes via the UAE, but for our trip we took a six-hour flight to Bahrain, followed by a four-hour connection to the Male, the Maldivian capital. Then it was another 45 minutes by sea plane to the island. As a nervous flyer, this 10-person propeller plane was more than a little daunting. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ This article was first published on February 14, 2025. MORE: I fell in love with Japan's fourth biggest city – and its lesser-known neighbour MORE: Unspoiled 'Turkish Maldives' is a paradise island just 40 minutes from the mainland MORE: Chasing waterfalls and a Great Blue Hole, I fell hard for 'The Jewel'
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Deep-sea technology captures images of WWI submarine, 100 years after it sank near San Diego
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A team of researchers captured high-definition pictures of a sunken World War I-era U.S. Navy submarine off the coast of San Diego, over a century after it was lost at sea. The USS F-1 was involved in a training accident eight days before Christmas Day in 1917, which killed all 19 crew members on board. Three La Jolla homes designated 'historic' by San Diego board With the help of advanced deep-sea imaging technology, researchers were able to capture high-quality images of the submarine's wreckage, discovered more than 1,300 feet under the ocean's surface just west of San Diego. Researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) dispatched a human-operated submersible called Alvin and another underwater vehicle called Sentry, both belonging to the National Deep Submergence Facility (NDSF), to capture the images. (See images below) 'While these depths were well within the dive capability for Alvin and Sentry, they were technical dives requiring specialized expertise and equipment,' said Anna Michel, co-lead of the expedition and NDSF chief scientist. The team conducted surveys of the submarine using sonar systems on Sentry and a research vessel, Atlantis. They also surveyed the wreckage of a Navy Avenger torpedo bomber that crashed near the area where the USS F-1 sank. 'We were careful and methodical in surveying these historical sites so that we could share these stunning images, while also maintaining the reverence these sites deserve,' Michel stated. A remembrance ceremony later took place onboard Atlantis to commemorate the lives lost during the submersible's training accident 100 years ago. A bell was rung 19 times in honor of each crew member lost at sea, according to a news release by the institution. 'As a Navy veteran, making this dive—together with another Navy veteran and a Navy historian—was a solemn privilege,' said ONR Program Officer Rob Sparrock, who was among those on board the Alvin. 'Lasting nearly eight hours, there was time to contemplate the risks that all mariners, past and present, face.' The surveys and high-definition images of the USS F-1 were gathered with the assistance of the Office of Naval Research, the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System, Naval History and Heritage Command and WHOI. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Tahawul Tech
7 days ago
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
e& marks milestone in AI Graduate Programme, empowering 284 Emirati tech leaders
Dubai — e& has celebrated the next generation of Emirati tech leaders as its flagship AI Graduate Programme marked a new milestone. Since its launch in 2021, the e& AI Graduate Programme has hired 284 exceptional Emirati graduates, underscoring the Group's commitment to nurturing local talent and building a future-ready digital workforce. The latest cohort was honoured at a graduation held at Atlantis, Dubai, celebrating their successful completion of the programme and their readiness to contribute to the UAE's innovation-driven economy. The event brought together 500 attendees with senior e& leaders in attendance. The families of the 25 latest graduates also joined the ceremony to celebrate this milestone in nurturing the next generation of AI-driven innovators. The ceremony was followed by the One& Celebration, where e&'s Group CEO and senior leadership recognised the AI Graduates and standout employees from across the company who embody the group's values of innovation and excellence. Ali Al Mansoori, Group Chief People Officer, e&, said: 'Our AI Graduate Programme stands as a benchmark for excellence in emerging talent development, empowering them with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven world. As technological advancements reshape industries, this initiative plays a crucial role in equipping talent to seize new opportunities and drive innovation. It reflects our deep commitment to ensuring that Emirati talents are future-ready and take the lead in shaping the next era of technological progress.' By 2030, AI is expected to generate 170 million new jobs worldwide, leading to a net gain of 78 million roles. In line with e&'s commitment to making AI more inclusive and representative, the AI Graduate Programme maintains a strong gender balance, with 62 per cent of graduate hires being female, and an overall 81 per cent female participation rate since the inception of the programme in 2021. Launched in 2021, the AI Graduate Programme empowers the next generation of Emirati AI leaders through an immersive, hands-on approach to learning that combines cutting-edge technology training with a solid foundation in leadership development. Over the course of this elite 12-month programme, participants delve into practical applications in technology, cybersecurity, AI, big data, and analytics, gaining the skills and knowledge needed to shape the future of digital innovation. Through real-world AI project involvement, graduates experience authentic learning that prepares them for leadership roles in tomorrow's digital economy. Divided into two phases, the programme's curriculum includes specialised training in AI, machine learning (ML), the Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, and cybersecurity. Complementing their technical skills, participants also deepen their competencies in communication, decision-making, emotional intelligence, and leadership. Each candidate benefits from a tailored development plan, including dedicated mentoring, coaching, and ongoing feedback. Developed in collaboration with leading educational partners such as Udacity, Harvard Business Review, MIT, LinkedIn, and Udemy, the AI Graduate Programme serves as a cornerstone of e&'s Emiratisation strategy.
