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USA Today
3 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Monday at Seahawks Training Camp- Darnold, defensive tackles Bohanna, Pili stepping up
Monday marked Day 16 of training camp for the Seattle Seahawks. The News Tribune's Gregg Bell shared thoughts live from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Twitter as practice wrapped up just before 3 p.m. Bell mentions that new quarterback Sam Darnold hasn't thrown an interception in practice in an entire week and looks comfortable in Klint Kubiak's new offensive system. Seahawks fans will be eager to get their first look at the former 3rd overall pick in game action the final two preseason contests, but the more Darnold has the offense humming in practice, the less he'll need to show it to the rest of the world before a massive revenge game opportunity against the San Francisco 49ers on September 7th. Bell also asked Head Coach Mike Macdonald about Quinton Bohanna and Brandon Pili, two young nose tackles who played well in the Seahawks preseason opener after veteran Johnathan Hankins' injury. Macdonald mentioned that they both "have really taken ownership of the trajectory of their career by taking care of their bodies." While the goal of a nose tackle seems as simple as clogging as much space as possible, doing it effectively and consistently is so hard that there's really only a couple good ones at a time. PFF recognizes this. RDEF is one of their rarest Grades to score high in- only 2 of 67 interior defensive lineman who played over 50% of their team's snaps in 2024 scored over 80.0. The mean of the data set, Seattle's own Jarran Reed, scored just 58.2. Nose tackles serve as specific a role as any defensive player, but the Seahawks have been desperate to stop the run the last three seasons, with their team RDEF Grades ranking painfully average at 17th, 23rd and 18th after ranking 3rd in 2021. However, it took center-stage last season. The Seahawks 3-0 start was ruined as injuries decimated the defensive line before Week 4's game visiting the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. They gave up 5.6 yards per carry and two touchdowns to Jahmyr Gibbs as the lack of depth was exposed. The New York Giants saw this and punished Seattle again in Week 5, who had a short week and was still banged up on the defensive front. The Giants funneled Tyrone Tracy to a 129-yard breakout where he averaged 7.2 yards per carry. Just six days after being 3-0 with a chance to make a statement in primetime, the Seahawks were 3-2 and plagued with injuries they couldn't control. The defensive line wasn't poorly constructed, it was just injured for a few weeks- and the Seahawks moved from 3-0 to 3-2 because of it. Having more options with size at the position in Bohanna (6'4' 327 coming out of college) and Pili (6'2 ⅞' 316) shores the depth up in case of emergency, giving Macdonald a solid Plan B when injuries hit. Finally, having better-fitting personnel will be a breath of fresh air for the rest of the defensive line. Byron Murphy and Reed, a pair of true 3-technique defensive ends, were forced to play there out of need last year. When Murphy was hurt they were shuffling through practice squad players in the Week 4 and 5 losses while they were undefeated prior. With Bohanna and Pili, Seattle can finally breathe a sigh of relief at a position they've craved depth in for years.
Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Science
- Indian Express
Went missing 66 years ago, British researcher's remains found in Antarctica as glacier melts
The remains of Dennis 'Tink' Bell, a British meteorologist who died in a tragic accident in Antarctica in 1959, have been discovered in a melting glacier on King George Island, more than six decades after his disappearance. Bell, who was working for the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey — now the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) — fell into a crevasse on the Ecology Glacier in July 1959, just weeks after his 25th birthday, according to the British Antarctic Survey. Despite desperate rescue attempts by his colleague Jeff Stokes, Bell was lost, and harsh weather prevented further recovery efforts. In January this year, a Polish research team from the Henryk Arctowski Antarctic Station found human remains along with more than 200 personal items, including ski poles, a Swedish Mora knife, a wristwatch, a radio, a torch, and an ebonite pipe stem. DNA testing at King's College London confirmed the remains belonged to Bell, the British Antarctic Survey added. The British Antarctic Survey quoted Bell's brother David, speaking from Australia. He said, 'When my sister Valerie and I were notified that our brother Dennis had been found after 66 years we were shocked and amazed.' David added, 'The British Antarctic Survey and British Antarctic Monument Trust have been a tremendous support and together with the sensitivity of the Polish team in bringing him home have helped us come to terms with the tragic loss of our brilliant brother.' Born in Harrow, north-west London, Bell had worked as a radio operator in the Royal Air Force (RAF) before joining the Antarctic survey in 1958. Known for his humour, resourcefulness, and love for husky dogs, he was responsible for meteorological observations, cooking duties, and mapping largely unexplored areas of King George Island. Director of the British Antarctic Survey Professor Dame Jane Francis called the confirmation of Bell's identity 'a poignant and profound moment', adding, 'Dennis was one of the many brave Fids personnel who contributed to the early science and exploration of Antarctica under extraordinarily harsh conditions.' Bell's remains were transported to the Falkland Islands before being flown to London by the RAF. His family is now planning how to commemorate his life and service.
Cision Canada
6 hours ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Bell completes subsea fibre optic cable deployment to Fogo and Change Islands Français
Funded in partnership with the Government of Canada under the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), the project brings future-ready, Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) technology to Change Islands and Fogo Island—an emerging international tourism destination known for its sustainable development and community-owned hospitality. "Bringing fibre to Fogo and Change Islands is a major engineering achievement and a proud moment for our team. This project reflects Bell's commitment to connecting even the most remote communities with world-class broadband, unlocking new opportunities for residents, businesses, and visitors alike." — Mark McDonald, EVP and Chief Technology Officer, Bell "Today, access to reliable, high-speed Internet is a necessity, no matter where you live in Canada. The deployment of this subsea fibre optic cable system marks a major connectivity milestone for Fogo and Change Islands, making it easier for folks to grow an online business, get access to essential services, and stay connected with their loved ones." — The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development) Bell deployed over 16 km of rugged subsea cable across challenging terrain to bring world-class Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) technology to some of Canada's most culturally rich and geographically distinct island communities. This is more than infrastructure – it's about enabling communities to thrive in a digital world. By delivering reliable, high-speed connectivity, Bell is helping to unlock new opportunities for residents, support local businesses, and strengthen access to essential services in Fogo and Change Islands. Project Highlights Subsea cable deployment: A 24-count double-armour marine fibre optic cable was installed in two segments: from Farewell to Change Islands (7.25 km) and from Change Islands to Fogo Island (8.8 km), with maximum depths of 49m and 44m respectively. Environmental stewardship: The project followed rigorous environmental assessments, including marine biology studies and habitat evaluations, ensuring minimal impact to sensitive ecosystems. Innovative engineering: Side-scan sonar and articulated pipe systems were used to map the seabed and protect the cable in surf zones and rocky terrain. The new fibre infrastructure replaces the region's dependence on microwave links, which will now serve as a backup transport system. This upgrade positions Fogo and Change Islands for long-term digital growth by enhancing support for year-round tourism, remote work, and access to essential services. Bell aims to have the necessary distribution infrastructure operational by late fall 2025, with plans to begin offering customers access to the upgraded service shortly thereafter. About Bell Bell is Canada's largest communications company i, providing advanced broadband Internet, wireless, TV, media and business communication services. Founded in Montréal in 1880, Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. To learn more, please visit or Through Bell for Better, we are investing to create a better today and a better tomorrow by supporting the social and economic prosperity of our communities. This includes the Bell Let's Talk initiative, which promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let's Talk Day and significant Bell funding of community care and access, research and workplace leadership initiatives throughout the country. To learn more, please visit
UPI
6 hours ago
- Science
- UPI
British researcher's remains found in melting Anatarctic glacier
The remains of British researcher Dennis "Tink" Bell were found in a melting Antarctic glacier, like the one seen here. File Photo by NASA/UPI Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A British researcher's remains were discovered in a melting Antarctic glacier after he died from a fall while on a research mission 66 years ago. Dennis "Tink" Bell fell into a crevasse while working for Falkland Islands Dependencies in 1959, the predecessor of the British Antarctic Survey, which reported the discovery on Monday. More than 200 personal items were found, including radio equipment, a flashlight, ski poles, an inscribed Erguel wristwatch, a Swedish Mora knife, ski poles and an ebonite pipe stem. The remains were carried to the Falkland Islands on the BAS Royal Research ship before being transported to London for DNA testing. The DNA samples matched with his siblings' samples, David Bell and Valerie Kelly. "When my sister Valerie and I were notified that our brother Dennis had been found after 66 years we were shocked and amazed," said Bell's brother. "The British Antarctic Survey and British Antarctic Monument Trust have been a tremendous support and together with the sensitivity of the Polish team in bringing him home have helped us come to terms with the tragic loss of our brilliant brother." Bell was working alongside four men and two dog sledges, a surveyor Jeff Stokes, meteorologists Ken Gibson and geologist Colin Barton. Stokes and Bell believed a crevassed area was in the clear. But as the team and its dogs were struggling to make it through the snow. Bell went ahead of the group as an act of encouragement but he suddenly disappeared leaving a gaping hole down 100ft in the crevasse bridge. Stokes called repeatedly out to Bell, lowering a rope almost a hundred feet. He told Bell to tie himself on, Stokes and the dogs began to pull him up but Bell had tied the rope through his belt instead of around his body due to the angle he was laying at in the crevasse. When he reached the top his body jammed against the lip, his belt broke, and he fell down again. Stokes and Bell were initially ahead of Gibson and Barton. So, Stokes went down the glacier to meet with the two. They attempted to return to the crevasse but the weather had taken a turn for the worse. "It was probably 12 hours before we found the site. There was no way he could have survived," said GIbson. The remains had been discovered on the Ecology Glacier on Jan. 19, 2025 by personnel from the Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station on King George Island. "The discovery of Dennis Bell brings sharply into focus the cost of scientific endeavour in Antarctica in the years before improved transportation and communication. Many of those lost were never found which makes this discovery more remarkable," the chair of the British Antarctic Monument Trust, Rod Rhys Jones, said.
Fox News
7 hours ago
- Science
- Fox News
Body of Antarctic explorer found after 66 years after his disappearance
The British Antarctic Survey announced that the remains of 25-year-old meteorologist Dennis "Tink" Bell were found 66 years after his disappearance. Although Bell's remains were recovered in January, they were only recently formally identified. "I had long given up on finding my brother. It is just remarkable, astonishing. I can't get over it," David Bell, Dennis' brother, told BBC News. The outlet reported that David was the one to answer the door when the family received a telegraph informing them of the bad news, which he described as a "horrendous moment." David also told the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) that he and his sister, Valerie Kelly, were "shocked and amazed" to hear their brother's remains were found decades after his fatal accident. Samples of David and Valerie's DNA helped Professor Denise Syndercombe Court, a forensic geneticist at King's College London, confirm that the remains were their brother's. The two were "more than one million times" more likely than not to be related, according to BAS. After school, Bell joined the Royal Air Force for National Service and trained as a radio operator before joining the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey (FIDS) as a meteorologist in 1958. On July 26, 1959, Bell, along with three other men and two dog sleds, set out to climb a glacier leading to an ice plateau, where they planned to conduct survey and geological work. The men separated into pairs with Bell being accompanied by surveyor Jeff Stokes, while meteorologist Ken Gibson was with geologist Colin Barton, according to the BAS. The BAS noted that Bell and Stokes went off approximately 30 minutes before Gibson and Barton. As the dogs grew tired in the deep, soft snow, Bell tried to motivate them by running ahead to urge them on. However, according to the BAS, he did so without his skis. That's when he fell into a crevasse, an accident that led to his death and a decades-long search for his remains. Stokes apparently called down to Bell, who answered. He then lowered a rope and told Bell to tie it to himself. Tragically, Bell tied the rope to his belt and not his body, according to the BAS, citing Anthony Nelson's book, "Of Ice and Men." While the team tried to pull him up to safety, his belt broke, and Bell went back down into the crevasse. This time, however, Bell did not answer. The weather worsened quickly after Bell's fall, and while his colleagues risked their lives to save him, they were unable to do so. Gibson said that after about 12 hours they found the site and realized "there was no way he could have survived," according to the BAS. "Dennis was one of the many brave FIDS personnel who contributed to the early science and exploration of Antarctica under extraordinarily harsh conditions. Even though he was lost in 1959, his memory lived on among colleagues and in the legacy of polar research. This discovery brings closure to a decades-long mystery and reminds us of the human stories embedded in the history of Antarctic science," BAS Director Professor Dame Jane Francis said in a statement. Bell's remains were transported to the Falkland Islands aboard the BAS Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough. They were then handed over to His Majesty's Coroner for the British Antarctic Territory, Malcolm Simmons, who accompanied them from Stanley in the Falkland Islands to London.
