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- Sport
- The Sun
Three things we learned from the Spanish Grand Prix
OSCAR Piastri has the composure and the talent, not to mention the car, to land Australia's first Formula One drivers' world championship in 45 years – leaving his rivals floundering in pursuit. Only McLaren team-mate Lando Norris appears to have the package to deliver a sustained challenge, but he, like four-time champion Max Vestappen, cannot match the 24-year-old Melburnian's consistency or cool under pressure. AFP Sport looks at three things we learned from Sunday's incident-filled race at a sizzling Circuit de Catalunya: Piastri leads McLaren surge After being beaten by Norris in Monaco, Piastri returned to his best with a demonstration of concentration, composure and technical excellence. His fifth win of the season, in nine races, lifted him 10 points ahead of the 25-year-old Briton, who has won twice, and meant he had scored as many wins already this season as Alan Jones did for Williams on his way to the title in 1980. His fellow Melburnian, now 78, was 34 when he won the championship with a tough, no-nonsense and hard-fighting approach to his racing – not unlike aspects of Red Bull's Vestappen – and total commitment. Jones, an admirer of Piastri's 'old head on young shoulders', last month suggested Norris lacked the mental toughness required to beat his team-mate and Verstappen's aggression, praising his compatriot as having 'the mental strength not to put up with that crap'. It seemed Norris's perfect weekend in Monte Carlo had rebuffed Jones' comments and restored his mojo, but in Spain the studious Piastri was on top again in a tight contest, overshadowed by Verstappen's red mist racing in the final laps. 'This weekend's been exactly the kind of weekend I was looking for,' said Piastri, whose two-tenths advantage for pole was the biggest this year. 'I don't know if it's my best, but certainly it's been a strong one.' Verstappen boils over While Piastri studied and progressed, Verstappen fell into old habits that revealed he struggles with a temper as quick as his car. His clashes with Charles Leclerc's Ferrari and George Russell's Mercedes came as a red mist engulfed him in the final laps after a Safety Car intervention. His frustration with Red Bull's decision to put him on hard tyres for the final five-laps sprint led to both collisions, but only the ramming of Russell on lap 64 of 66 was intentional. He was universally condemned with 2016 champion Nico Rosberg suggesting he should have been 'black flagged' and disqualified. His Red Bull team chief Christian Horner labelled Rosberg a 'sensationalist' but Verstappen's 'mea culpa' on Instagram on Monday, having declined to comment after the race, was more honest. 'Our tyre choice to the end and some moves after the safety car restart fuelled my frustration, leading to a move that was not right and shouldn't have happened,' he conceded. However, as Russell pointed out, he lost points for Red Bull and added three to the eight on his superlicence, to leave him within one point of a ban. Toothless front wing ruling The weekend began amid speculation that a new rule restricting flexibility of the cars' front wings might be a 'game-changer' but it had little or no effect. Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, who finished a disgruntled sixth for Ferrari, extending a run of poor races, summed up when he said it was 'a waste of everyone's money – it's changed nothing. Everyone's wings still bend... They should have given it to charity.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
AIChE Establishes L.-S. Fan Award for Advancing Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering
NEW YORK, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Institute of Chemical Engineers' (AIChE) Board of Directors has announced the creation of a new Institute-level high honor. The L.-S. Fan Award for Advancing Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering will recognize significant and new contributions to fundamental practice in chemical engineering. The prize — named in honor of particle technology pioneer Liang-Shih (L.-S.) Fan, Professor at The Ohio State University — will be supported by an endowment with fundraising led by Ah-Hyung "Alissa" Park, the Ronald and Valerie Sugar Dean of the School of Engineering and Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, and Bing Du, the Technology Development Lead at ExxonMobil, in collaboration with the AIChE Foundation. The L.-S. Fan Award includes an invited lecture by the recipient, with the inaugural award presentation slated for the Fall 2026 AIChE Annual Meeting. Alissa Park lauds Fan as "a seminal figure in the field of particulates and multiphase reaction engineering — a discipline whose economic and environmental impact resonates profoundly through the U.S. and world economies." Reflecting on Fan's leadership in sustainable energy research and his mentorship of future chemical engineers, Park adds "I am honored to be a part of his legacy, and excited to present this new AIChE award recognizing the importance of the fundamentals of chemical engineering." Liang-Shih Fan is Distinguished University Professor, C. John Easton Professor of Engineering, and Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at The Ohio State University. He has invented processes that control sulfur, nitrogen oxide, and carbon dioxide emissions, and that convert carbonaceous fuels, plastic wastes, and biomass to hydrogen, chemicals, and liquid fuels. These energy conversion processes and technologies include OSCAR, CARBONOX, and redox chemical looping. He also invented and commercialized the electrical capacitance volume tomography (ECVT) – the first 3D, real-time, non-invasive tool for industrial imaging of multiphase flow systems. He has documented his work in eight authored books, over 500 journal articles, 40 book chapters, and 90 U.S. patents. Fan has also made a lasting impact on chemical engineering education. At The Ohio State University, he has served as the thesis advisor for 97 PhD, 50 MS, and 14 BS students, and has worked with 72 post-doctoral research associates. His authored book, "Principles of Gas-Solid Flows," has become a widely-adopted textbook, and his edited book, "The Expanding World of Chemical Engineering," has gained popularity with general audiences as an introduction to the field. He is also Editor-in-Chief of the journal Powder Technology, and has served as a consulting editorial board member for over 20 journals including the AIChE Journal and the International Journal of Multiphase Flow. A Fellow of AIChE, the American Chemical Society, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Fan is also a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Inventors, among many international affiliations and honors. He earned his BS from National Taiwan University and his MS and PhD from West Virginia University, all in chemical engineering. He also earned an MS in statistics from Kansas State University. Candidates for the L.-S. Fan Award for Advancing Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering should have a record of sustained contributions that have advanced the frontiers of chemical engineering with an emphasis on, but not limited to, particle science and technology and their related multiscale, multiphase, materials, transport, and reaction engineering fields. The particle science and technology fields are key enablers for numerous processes in multiple industries including power and energy, oil and gas industry, chemicals, biological and pharmaceutical industries as well as renewable energy and emerging industries for sustainable energy and environment. Such contributions may be characterized by important fundamental research, innovation, technological development, or the innovative application of technology. The L.–S. Fan Award is one of AIChE's Institute Awards, which celebrate eminent chemical engineers for their career accomplishments, service to society, and impact on the profession. Candidates for these awards are nominated by the chemical engineering community, and the awards are presented each year at AIChE's Annual Meeting — the organization's largest annual conference and the foremost educational forum for chemical engineers working in research and development. Learn more at About AIChEAIChE is a professional society of 60,000 chemical engineers in 110 countries. Its members work in corporations, universities and government using their knowledge of chemical processes to develop safe and useful products for the benefit of society. Through its varied programs, AIChE continues to be a focal point for information exchange on the frontiers of chemical engineering research in such areas as energy, sustainability, biological and environmental engineering, nanotechnology and chemical plant safety and security. More information about AIChE is available at Media contact: Gordon Ellis (gorde@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE AIChE
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘Support is there': York father speaks out after daughter diagnosed with brain tumour
Richard Moorcroft had no idea what to expect when his then nine-year-old daughter, Sophia, was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. The news felt like 'being punched in the stomach', says Richard, from Strensall. Sophia, now 12, is back at school and looking ahead to her teen years, having undergone a 13-hour operation, radio therapy and four rounds of high dose chemotherapy to remove the brain tumour. Alarm bells sounded when she 'wasn't herself' for months before her diagnosis in November 2022, suffering from regular headaches and migraines, Richard says. She saw a paediatrician who recommended an MRI scan as a precaution. But a day after the scan, the family was told to take her to Leeds General Infirmary for more checks. Richard, 45, who works for Lloyds Bank in Leeds, admits that the journey to hospital was terrifying but says: 'We, really, just had to do it.' Sophia was diagnosed with a brain tumour, and the next day underwent the 13-hour surgery to remove about 60 per cent of it. The family continued to navigate the developments, Richard says. 'You kind of go into battle, I guess.' Sophia remained in hospital for a week to recover from surgery. Initially, Richard says, Sophia was thought to have a stage three brain tumour, but it was confirmed as being stage four – the highest grade – the following January. 'You're thinking, well, at least it's not stage four, it's not the worst it could be. And then it was,' Richard says. Sophia then had proton treatment – a high-energy beam that precisely targets brain tumour cells – for six weeks in Manchester. 'Ultimately, we were told that it did an amazing job,' Richard says, adding that doctors told him 'it worked so much better than normal'. The four rounds of chemotherapy followed which killed 'bad' cancerous cells but 'good ones as well', meaning Sophia had to have further treatment in hospital, Richard says. Sophia finished chemotherapy at the end of August 2023 and has had no treatment since. She has returned to her studies at Huntington School and must have a scan every six months to monitor if the tumour has regrown. Richard says Sophia has been told these twice a year scans will continue for the next five years, unless anything changes, then be relaxed slightly. But her being back home with the family is a relief, Richard says. 'She's pretty good. She's eating much better. She gets very annoyed about things, and we can't decide whether it's the treatment or being a near teenager.' 'It's been quite profound': new support for York dads of children with brain tumours Richard admits it was daunting when Sophia was diagnosed with the brain tumour. 'You wouldn't be expected to have a clue how to deal with it,' he says. 'You're making decisions on the hop without really knowing. 'The doctors know what they're doing much better than what I do. It's just taking notice of what they say.' He praised OSCAR's Paediatric Brain Tumour Charity which supported him, along with his wife, Sarah, and seven-year-old son, James, throughout Sophia's treatment. The York-based charity supports children and families affected by childhood brain tumours at each point of the process. 'They are there if they're needed, as just a shoulder to cry on,' Richard says. He got to know Phil Martinez, OSCAR's charity manager, 'quite well' during Sophia's treatment. 'If I were to ring him and say, I just need a chat. He'd find time to do that.' OSCAR's has now partnered with Menfulness to support men whose children or family members have been diagnosed with a brain tumour with their mental health. 'The whole thing is indescribable, really. I think it's really good that the support is there,' Richard says of the partnership. For more information, and to access the support, visit
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Girl with cancer hikes 11 miles for tumour charity
A 12-year-old girl living with a rare brain tumour has completed an 11-mile (18km) walk to help other children facing the disease. Thalia, from Sheffield, raised £3,700 for OSCAR's Paediatric Brain Tumour Charity by hiking Ullswater Way in the Lake District. "I wanted to prove to myself and others that while this disease can hold you back in certain ways, it can't stop you doing what you love," she said. Her father, Chris, a cancer researcher at the University of Sheffield, said when his daughter was diagnosed in March 2023, he would never have expected her to take on the challenge. "We were told this [sort of thing] was not going to be possible," he said. "We know many other families whose children did not survive very long at all." Thalia suffered significant paralysis on the left side of her body as a result of the tumour, a diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). Thalia's "incredible positive atmosphere" had helped her regain her movements and fine motor skills and family life was "remarkably normal", her father said. She had daily radiotherapy and chemotherapy for three months and weekly chemotherapy for six months, and in the year since, has been stable. Her father described this as a "happy surprise" given the aggressive nature of the disease. "The past couple of years have really taught us to live more in the now and do things while you can," he said. "We don't have a concept of putting something off and saying, 'there's always time later'." Thalia has the same approach to life as her father, as just a few weeks after completing the near-half marathon, she is set to hike Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon, the tallest mountain in Wales. Cancer had taught her "determination and willingness" and made her stronger, she said. "I am partly disappointed that the walk is over because I really enjoyed it," she added. "It provided security around me and I really felt like I belonged." The group of 50 people who took part in the hike raised a total of £25,000 for OSCAR's, which was set up in memory of nine-year-old Oscar Hughes to help families of children with brain tumours "at the point of greatest need". Phil Martinez, from the charity, said it was an "important life lesson" for children to know they can help other young people. "Thalia is leading the way in that respect," he added. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North Dad in research call as girl faces brain tumour Girl's cancer walk to 'give hope' to other children
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Anthony Bourdain Movie 'Tony' Announces Actor Who Will Star As Legendary Chef
The career of actor Dominic Sessa is really cooking now that he's been cast as Anthony Bourdain in a new biopic. The actor, who was acclaimed in his debut role in 2023's 'The Holdovers' opposite Paul Giamatti, will portray the famed chef and TV host in the film 'Tony,' alongside Antonio Banderas. The film is set in 1976, and Sessa will portray a pre-fame Bourdain whose life changes while working and living in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Banderas' role is being kept under wraps, but shooting is expected to commence next month. Bourdain, after a career that took him from culinary school to becoming the executive chef of New York's Brasserie Les Halles, to best-selling author and TV host on CNN and the Travel Channel, committed suicide in June 2018. Social media had strong reactions, both on board and against the casting choice. Dominic Sessa was so good in 'The Holdovers', he gave such a nuanced, but powerful performance I believe will serve him well portraying the legendary Anthony Bourdain. And with the film being A24 and centering food, this will definitely be one of my most anticipated films. — Bella (🍿🫶🏾Cinematically Emotional) (@BellaLoveNote) April 23, 2025 I love this arc for Matt Johnson— from Youtube Show to A24 director. Dominic Sessa has raw talent and I am pulling for him. — Ryan (@medium_gray) April 23, 2025 i keep saying 'enough biopics' and then they announce the most tailored-to-me biopic of all time — todd bonzalez (@doinkpatrol) April 23, 2025 WAITTTTT ANTHONY BOURDAIN BIOPIC???? Oh this is major news for me omfg — lucas🎄 (@mandoIorian) April 23, 2025 DOMINIC SESSA OSCAR INCOMING!!!! — aly! (@spideymoons15) April 23, 2025 Those who weren't as excited took a 'what would Tony do?' approach to the news. Anthony Bourdain would have HATED this but unfortunately I will be tuning in — Don't call me Christopher (@anordinarydayy) April 23, 2025 That's a horrible choice for the lead in this. Anthony Bourdain was a lot of things but a goofy looking doofus isn't one of them. — NotABugEater (@Melnyiam_) April 23, 2025 Not a dig against this guy but I'd be surprised if anybody can capture Anthony Bourdain. Genuinely one of a kind. — Davis C. (@MrRedude) April 23, 2025 i feel like anthony bourdain would hate this 😭 — not syd ❄️ (@sjarmstrong143) April 23, 2025 Anthony Bourdain Didn't Hold Back When Writing About Henry Kissinger Anthony Bourdain's Dark Final Texts To Asia Argento Revealed In Biography Anthony Bourdain: A Revolutionary Celebrity Chef
