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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
University announces massive investment to aid development of limitless energy machine: 'Exciting new technology with huge room to run'
As the global race to sustainably produce and harness fusion energy endures, one American university announced plans to be the leading academic institution to support fusion energy development in the country, reported. Leaders at the University of Arizona (UA) — Suresh Garimella, UA President; and Tomás Díaz de la Rubia, UA Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation — have publicized the university's research priorities, of which fusion energy is top of mind. Of the recent $20 million investment the university received from the Arizona Board of Regents' Technology and Research Initiative fund, the budget will be split among three primary research areas: space and national security, fusion energy, and artificial intelligence and health. Though the university does not have concrete numbers for dispersing the investment just yet, it does anticipate spending more on the first two research areas to secure appropriate equipment, facilities, and laboratories. The UA leaders are especially enthusiastic about investing in fusion energy development and pursuing fusion commercialization, which could generate a $68 trillion increase in global Gross Domestic Product, according to their opinion piece published on The Hill. "Fusion is the process that powers the stars, including our sun, which is the original source of energy that sustains life on Earth," explained UA spokesperson Mitch Zak, per Fusion energy is abundant and doesn't produce long-lasting radioactive nuclear waste, like fission energy does, per the International Atomic Energy Agency, holding great potential to power cities and towns with affordable, renewable, clean energy. Transitioning from dirty fuels to cleaner energy reduces harmful gas pollution, which can improve people's respiratory health. UA's support for the fusion industry in successfully achieving fusion commercialization could help Arizona and the country achieve greater energy security. Limitless and affordable fusion energy could help address the state's water scarcity problems (desalinating water) and AI's growing energy demands. Powering the country with domestically produced renewable energy positions the country to be in a place of greater security, reducing reliance on imported energy and shielding from the volatility of international energy prices. According to the university plans to improve fusion technology to reduce the associated risks of current fusion processes, to ultimately support the private sector in developing a successful fusion reactor. Commonwealth Fusion Systems, an MIT energy startup backed by Bill Gates, is one such company moving towards a viable tokamak reactor. The company has installed a 75-ton cryostat base to help keep the reactor's magnets at 487 degrees Fahrenheit, which creates a plasma condition that is hotter than the sun. Should the U.S. invest more in battery innovations? Absolutely Depends on the project We're investing enough We should invest less Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. In another instance, nuclear experts at General Atomics successfully surpassed the "Greenwald limit," the threshold in reaction experiments where the fusion process tends to become rampant. Some calculation adjustments allowed the team to exceed the Greenwald limit by 20% and achieve a 50% greater energy confinement quality. "This (fusion) is exciting new technology with huge room to run and has moved very rapidly — the last decade has seen more progress than in my lifetime — and I would love to see that come to commercial power in the next decade," said U.S. energy secretary Chris Wright, per "We're very fortunate that the Arizona Board of Regents enabled us to get started. Our job now is to take that seed and turn it into a significant program of federal research," said Diáz de la Rubia, per Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Was Jim Cramer Right About Under Armour, Inc. (UA)?
We recently published a list of . In this article, we are going to take a look at where Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UA) stands against other stocks that Jim Cramer discusses. Back in 2024, on May 17, a caller asked about Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UA), which had struggled to compete in the athletic apparel market. Cramer praised the founder but was cautious on the stock due to intense competition back then: 'I am a huge supporter of Kevin Plank. I am not a huge supporter of the stock — and the reason is because there is nothing more competitive than that industry. I bet you if Kevin had chosen another industry, he'd be crushing it. But you're up against Nike, you're up against HOKA, you're up against New Balance. These are just serious competitors, and you've got to be on your game every second.' Under Armour struggled to compete as he anticipated, declining 4.37% and staying out of favor with investors. Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UA) is losing ground in the apparel wars as newer, faster-growing rivals steal market share in activewear. A group of professional athletes wearing the company's performance apparel in a sports event. Cramer admitted that it wasn't the best call. Here's what he said in February this year: 'Under Armour is one where you have to admit the guy, Kevin, made a cold shot he said it's going to get better from here.' Overall, UA ranks 7th on our list of stocks that Jim Cramer discusses. While we acknowledge the potential of UA as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than UA and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Pink Villa
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
When will Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR starrer gangster drama Thug Life release on OTT?
Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, seems to be one of the most hyped-up upcoming projects at the moment. The gangster drama is slated for a theatrical release on June 5 and promotions for the film have been going in full swing. Recently, during a pre-release event for the film in Mumbai, Kamal Haasan made a huge revelation about the OTT release of Thug Life once it completes its theatrical run. While most films usually opt for a digital release once the film completes four weeks in theaters, for Thug Life, this window would be for 8 weeks. For the unversed, the streaming platform Netflix had already announced being the official partners for the OTT release of this film. Confirming the same at the event, Kamal Haasan said, 'It's not even an experiment. It was a pragmatic thing to do. And I am glad the OTT agreed. We sat together. It wasn't a negotiation.' He further added, 'It's a plan which others maybe can follow and will make the industry healthy. And we're glad that we were the first to be there, to avail of this opportunity.' Well, Thug Life has already been censored by the CBFC and has bagged a UA certification, along with just two cuss words being muted. The film has a locked and loaded runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes. Besides Kamal Haasan, the film also stars Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Sanya Malhotra, Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George and more. The trailer of Thug Life was also revealed recently. The gripping clip captures the sour equations between a father and son, which form the crux of the story in a potboiling gangster drama. Check out the trailer here: The film is written jointly by Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan. AR Rahman has composed the musical score of the film.
Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Straits Times
Man fined after his remote controlled plane crashed into MGS tennis court near coach
Man fined after his remote controlled plane crashed into MGS tennis court near coach SINGAPORE – A man who lost control of a remote controlled plane before it crashed onto a Methodist Girls' School (MGS) tennis court mere metres from a coach, was fined $7,000 on May 20. Ng Tchi Mun, 68, pleaded guilty to one count of operating the unmanned aircraft (UA) in a manner which could endanger another person's property. His UA – a Hangar 9 Pulse 125 weighing around 3.7kg – broke into pieces upon impact, leaving part of the tennis court scratched and cratered. Specifications of this plane model found online state that it is 159cm in length, with a wingspan of 193 cm. The crash, which happened on a Sunday morning on Aug 20, 2023, took place around 4m from a tennis coach who was preparing for a 12pm private class. Deputy Public Prosecutor Ariel Tan said the coach was 'completely taken aback' by the UA crashing onto the tennis court and 'began shaking in fear at the thought that he could have been harmed'. 'After he composed himself, he called the MGS facilities manager to report the incident before lodging a police report.' The court heard that Ng was operating the UA from an open field in Old Holland Road around 250m away from the MGS sports complex. There were also residential homes in the vicinity. Ng, a Singaporean, held an unmanned aircraft basic training certificate issued on Jan 31, 2021. DPP Tan said: 'At about 10.15am, the accused noticed that the wind was getting stronger, so he decided to steer the UA back towards the open field. 'The accused estimated that the UA was about 50m away from the sports complex of MGS when he tried to manoeuvre it back to him. He ultimately failed to do so and the wind propelled the UA towards MGS.' Ng then lost control of the UA, which crashed onto one of the tennis courts, located on the third floor of the school's sports complex. The coach was walking across the court when it landed about 4m away. Ng arrived at the scene soon after and identified himself as the owner of the UA. The DPP said: 'He (later) agreed to pay the repair cost of $410.40 when presented with the quotation from MGS's contractor.' On Dec 1, 2023, MGS proceeded with the repairs under its facilities refurbishment plan, and Ng paid the contractor $410.40 a month later. Without revealing details, the DPP said that the payment was later returned to him on Jan 9, 2025. This was not the first case involving a UA that crashed near people in the vicinity. A company was earlier fined $18,000 after a drone it was operating crashed into a building in July 2024 while flying towards One-North Residences near North Buona Vista Road. The device fell to the ground just 1m away from two residents and caught fire. The company was convicted on April 1 of operating a drone in a manner that could endanger lives or property. Shaffiq Alkhatib is The Straits Times' court correspondent, covering mainly criminal cases heard at the State Courts. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
University of Arizona graduation: See photos from the spring 2025 commencement ceremony
About 9,000 University of Arizona students graduated May 16 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, celebrating with friends and family. Prominent rock climber and author Erik Weihenmayer delivered this year's commencement speech to a crowd of thousands. The 56-year-old was the first ever blind person to reach the top of Mount Everest and later hiked the "Seven Summits," the highest points across each continent. "Erik is a world-renowned adventurer, educator and leader, who has dedicated his life to serving others," UA President Suresh Garimella said in a statement. "His achievements exemplify courage, resilience and the Bear Down spirit, and he is the perfect person to help inspire our graduates to continue to challenge themselves as they embark on the next chapters in their lives." This will be the first spring graduation ceremony overseen by Garimella, who officially began in October after the departure of former President Robert Robbins. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: UA students graduate at Arizona Stadium in Tucson
