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Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
First look inside new gym in north Norfolk
A new gym is opening in north Norfolk this week. With five years of experience as a personal trainer, Josh Willis and sports coach Hannah Carter are opening Carter's Gym in North Walsham on Saturday. The pair saw a "gap in the market" for weight space gyms in the area that are not bodybuilding-focused. The gym is located in Unit 16 in Robertson House (Image: Denise Bradley) The new space hopes to target those who lack confidence surrounding the use of weights. "I have a good clientele at the moment who will be joining me over here and I will continue to offer friendly service to help build people's confidence," Mr Willis said. 'We have received a really good response so far and now it is finally kicking in, the excitement is building." The gym specialises in weight training (Image: Denise Bradley) Gym goers can expect a range of weight equipment as well as cardio machines. Personal training sessions and small group classes limited to eight people to ensure "a more personalised experience" will also be on offer. "With it just being the two of us at the moment, we are a gym for our members,' Ms Carter added. Gymgoers will be able to try out the new equipment for free from 10am to 4pm on opening day (Image: Denise Bradley) "We will act on our members' feedback as we want to show them that their money is being put back into the gym." Carter's Gym is located in Unit 16 Robertson House in Laundry Loke. A monthly direct debit membership is on offer for £28.99, small group training sessions for members cost £6 and personal training is £30 an hour. Personal trainer Josh will be bringing his expertise to the new space (Image: Denise Bradley) Gymgoers will be able to try out the new equipment for free by attending the opening between 10am and 4pm on Saturday. Those who attend will be entered into a free raffle to win prizes, including a month's membership.
Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
‘Mega' tsunami of Greenland in 2023 echoed for 9 days, shook sensors worldwide: NASA
A massive rockslide in Greenland in 2023 triggered a rare and persistent 'mega' tsunami that ricocheted within the steep walls of a remote fjord for nine days, according to new satellite data released by NASA and international researchers. The international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite mission, a collaboration between NASA and France's CNES (Centre National d'Études Spatiales), detected the tsunami's contours. The event, which unfolded in the Dickson Fjord in eastern Greenland, was captured by the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite — a joint mission between NASA and France's CNES — revealing never-before-seen details of how water surged and tilted inside the fjord after the impact. The landslide, which occurred in mid-September 2023, sent over 880 million cubic feet (25 million cubic meters) of rock and ice plunging into the Dickson Fjord, generating a tsunami that lacked space to dissipate. Instead, it bounced back and forth within the confined waterway — rising and falling every 90 seconds. The impact was so powerful that seismic sensors around the world detected the tremors. 'Far from the open ocean, in a confined space, the energy of the tsunami's motion had limited opportunity to dissipate, so the wave moved back and forth about every 90 seconds for nine days. It caused tremors recorded on seismic instruments thousands of miles away,' the article read. Using its high-resolution Ka-band Radar Interferometer (KaRIn), the SWOT satellite measured changes in water elevation from its orbit 560 miles (900 kilometers) above Earth. A flyover on September 17 — just a day after the landslide — showed dramatic tilting in water levels, with the north side of the fjord standing up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) higher than the south. These results were compared with baseline measurements taken weeks earlier, on August 6. 'SWOT happened to fly over at a time when the water had piled up pretty high against the north wall of the fjord,' the article quoted Josh Willis, a sea level researcher at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. The Dickson Fjord, about 1.7 miles (2.7 kilometers) wide and 1,772 feet (540 meters) deep, lies along a remote network of channels on Greenland's rugged east coast. Its towering walls — more than 6,000 feet (1,830 meters) high — helped trap the 'mega' tsunami's energy and keep it churning for more than a week.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists sound alarm after new NASA report reveals concerning phenomenon in oceans: 'Earth's expanding oceans are following suit'
The rate at which sea levels rise is increasing, researchers say, and last year the levels climbed more than 30% over what was expected. NASA announced that global sea levels rose by 0.23 inches in 2024, exceeding the predicted rise of 0.17 inches. The rate has more than doubled since satellites started recording ocean heights in 1993. And since that time, the sea level has risen by 4 inches. "The rise we saw in 2024 was higher than we expected," researcher Josh Willis said in a statement. "Every year is a little bit different, but what's clear is that the ocean continues to rise, and the rate of rise is getting faster and faster." As NDTV reports, the majority of that 2024 increase came from the thermal expansion of water within oceans. In past years, most of the rise came from melting glaciers. Typically, warm water floats on top of cooler, denser water in the ocean, and the heat only moves slowly down. But extremely windy weather — such as the severe weather that occurs more often as the climate warms — can cause that water to mix vertically, increasing its temperature and causing it to expand. "With 2024 as the warmest year on record, Earth's expanding oceans are following suit, reaching their highest levels in three decades," NASA's Nadya Vinogradova Shiffer said. Scientists have predicted that, if the planet continues down this path, sea levels by 2100 could be at least 1.4 feet higher and up to 6.6 feet higher. That could wipe out entire coastal cities. The way to stop, or reverse, rising sea levels is to stop the planet's warming trend. On an individual level, understanding what issues impact the climate is the first step. From there, you can take actions in your everyday life that will decrease your carbon footprint. Whether the action is small, such as using less plastic, or large, such as switching to an electric vehicle, it can make a difference. Do you think America has a plastic waste problem? Definitely Only in some areas Not really I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. If you live in an area prone to extreme weather, make sure you are well-prepared. That could include installing solar panels, which, in conjunction with a battery system, can ensure you have power when you need it without relying on a grid that may be prone to lengthy outages. Using free tools, such as those offered by EnergySage, can save you thousands of dollars on a solar installation, in part by helping you compare quotes from vetted installers. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Personal trainer and sports coach to launch new gym in north Norfolk
A personal trainer and sports coach are joining forces to open a new gym in north Norfolk. With five years of experience as a personal trainer, Josh Willis and sports coach Hannah Carter are opening Carter's Gym in North Walsham. The pair saw a "gap in the market" for weight space gyms in the area that are not bodybuilding-focused. The pair wants to create a space where people feel comfortable using weight equipment (Image: Carter's Gym) The new space hopes to target those who lack confidence surrounding the use of weights. "I have a good clientele at the moment who will be joining me over here and I will continue to offer friendly service to help build people's confidence," Mr Willis said. 'We have received a really good response so far and now it is finally kicking in the excitement is building." READ MORE: Gym goers can expect a range of weight equipment as well as cardio machines. Personal training sessions and small group classes limited to eight people to ensure "a more personalised experience" will also be on offer. "With it just being the two of us at the moment, we are a gym for our members,' Ms Carter added. READ MORE: Norfolk's largest taxi operator rebrands after 30 years Carter's Gym is opening at the end of June (Image: Carter's Gym) "We will act on our members' feedback as we want to show them that their money is being put back into the gym." Carter's Gym is opening in Robertson House, Laundry Loke, at the end of June. A monthly direct debit membership is on offer for £28.99, small group training sessions for members cost £6 and personal training is £30 an hour.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
NASA issues warning after sudden change in the ocean surprises scientists: 'Getting faster and faster'
An abrupt rise in global sea level last year has raised concerns. The increase was more than what scientists had been expecting, a NASA-led analysis revealed. A higher-than-usual amount of ocean warming, along with meltwater from land-based ice, caused a jump in sea level that surprised scientists. The rate of rise in 2024 was 0.23 inches per year, more than the rate of 0.17 that forecasters had projected. "The rise we saw in 2024 was higher than we expected," said Josh Willis, a sea level researcher at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, per ABC News. "Every year is a little bit different, but what's clear is that the ocean continues to rise, and the rate of rise is getting faster and faster." NASA blamed the rise mostly on the expansion of ocean water as it warms, a process known as thermal expansion. In recent years, approximately two-thirds of sea level rise resulted from land-based ice melt, while one-third was due to thermal expansion. However, in 2024, this trend reversed — thermal expansion accounted for two-thirds of the rise. The average yearly rise in sea level has more than doubled since NASA started using satellites to measure global sea level rise in 1993, with the global sea level increasing by a total of 4 inches. Officials in Northern California have warned that environmental changes from rising sea levels are already being experienced in the region. A Central American Indigenous community is at risk of relocation because of the threat of flooding from rising sea levels on their small island. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has said rising seas will worsen storm surges as water levels climb along coastlines. "Higher background water levels mean that deadly and destructive storm surges, such as those associated with Hurricane Katrina, 'Superstorm' Sandy, and Hurricane Michael, push farther inland than they once did," according to a NOAA report. "Higher sea level also means more frequent high-tide flooding, sometimes called 'nuisance flooding' because it isn't generally deadly or dangerous, but it can be disruptive and expensive." Bringing awareness to critical climate issues, including the impacts of rising sea levels, by talking with friends and family can help people see the importance of cooling down our overheating planet. Another way to help is by voting for candidates who pledge to fight for the future of Earth. Do you worry about air pollution in and around your home? Yes — always Yes — often Yes — sometimes No — never Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
