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Don’t toss that crab shell. A substance found in it could be key to renewable energy, researchers say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:32 GMT

Abigail Gruskin | Baltimore Sun (TNS)At summertime backyard feasts, crab shells are just a barrier between hunger and satisfaction. Marylanders smash the crustaceans’ protective casings with wooden mallets, pick out the tasty meat and toss the remnants aside.But what if crab shells could have a bigger impact, playing a vital role in harnessing renewable energy and reducing planet-warming emissions?University of Maryland researchers are changing the way people look at those thin exoskeletons — investigating the feasibility of putting them to work in an innovative battery.“People never thought of that before,” said Lin Xu, 31, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at College Park.Xu and a team of researchers have been exploring the use of a chemical that comes from crustacean shells in a zinc-ion battery designed to store renewable energy.Last fall, working under the direction of Liangbing Hu, a Maryland professor who said he conceived the id...

5 passengers aboard Titanic submersible presumed dead: Coast Guard

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:32 GMT

United States Coast Guard officials now say the five people aboard the Titan, a submersible that was lost while exploring the wreckage of the Titanic, are presumed dead. Earlier on Thursday, debris had been found on the surface near the Titanic's wreckage. Officials confirmed that debris was the remains of the Titan.Officials said the debris field was "consistent with a catastrophic implosion of the vessel."The Coast Guard currently has nine vessels on the scene. The service said it will begin to demobilize vessels but that remote operations on the seafloor are currently ongoing.The five passengers who are presumed dead are OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood, Hamish Harding and Paul-Henri Nargeolet.This is a breaking news update. Original story continues below.The U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday that an underwater vessel has located a debris field near the Titanic in the search for a missing submersible with five people aboard, a potential breakth...

Warriors trading Jordan Poole for Chris Paul: Reports

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:32 GMT

(KRON) -- The Golden State Warriors are closing in on a trade deal with the Washington Wizards that would see Chris Paul joining the Warriors in exchange for Jordan Poole, according to Shams Charania with The Athletic. Is Warriors’ Kuminga now 7-foot-2? ESPN analyst falls for viral Twitter joke A separate report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski indicates that Poole would be part of a package that also includes future draft assets.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Ryan pitches Twins first complete-game shutout in 5 years, 6-0 win over Red Sox

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:32 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Ryan pitched a three-hitter for Minnesota’s first complete-game shutout in five years, Byron Buxton became the first player in at least nine seasons to hit a pair of 460-foot home runs in a game and the Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0 Thursday.Ryan (8-4) pitched his first complete game in 47 big league starts, striking out nine, walking none and facing no more than four batters in an inning. He had not pitched a complete game since 2018 for Cal State Stanislaus.Last Friday, Ryan allowed a season-high six runs against Detroit that raised his ERA in June to 5.03.Buxton hit a 466-foot home run in the first inning and a 465-foot drive in the third, his ninth multi-homer game and first since June 10 last year. He is the first player with two 460-foot homers since Statcast started tracking in 2015.Buxton is 5 for 11 with three homers and a double in his last three games after going 1 for 34 with 17 strikeouts in his prior 10 games. He has 13 home runs this s...

African lion pride swells with birth of 4 cubs at Buffalo Zoo

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:32 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Four African lion cubs were born at the Buffalo Zoo earlier this month and all appear to be healthy and growing, the zoo announced Thursday.The mother lion, Lusaka, delivered the litter of two males and two females June 2 and 3. It is her third litter with the father, Tiberius, since 2016. The lions were paired as part of a species survival plan for African lions overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. “The birth of any animal is exciting, and lion cubs are especially heartwarming because, well, they are adorable!” the Buffalo Zoo’s interim President Lisa Smith said in a news release. “We are honored to care for Lusaka, the cubs, and all the members of their pride, while recognizing that they also represent the future and hope for the conservation of their species, reminding us of the importance of a sustained commitment to work to save lions in the wild.” African lions are considered a vulnerable species because of habitat loss, poa...

Josh Bell’s homer sends Guardians to 6-1 win, sweep of Oakland as A’s drop 8th straight

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:32 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Bell homered off an “Ohio” sign beyond the left-field wall and Myles Straw hit an RBI triple, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-1 win on Thursday and three-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics, who lost their eighth straight.Bell’s 430-foot shot in the fifth inning off JP Sears (1-5) smacked the “H” on the sign affixed to a pedestrian walkway in Progressive Field. The blast tied it and Straw put Cleveland ahead in the inning with his two-out shot to left.The A’s have baseball’s worst record at 19-58.Oakland’s mark through 77 games is the worst in the majors since the Detroit Tigers went 18-59 to start 2003.The A’s were still within 2-1 in the eighth before reliever Yacksel Rios allowed four runs on two wild pitches and two bases-loaded walks.Nick Sandlin (3-3) pitched two hitless innings in relief of Cleveland starter Logan Allen. Enyel De Los Santos worked two innings — getting a double play to end the seventh — and Eli Morgan...

Venus Williams loses to Ostapenko at Birmingham Classic after injury concern

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:32 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Venus Williams couldn’t cause an even bigger surprise at the Birmingham Classic.The 43-year-old American, now ranked No. 697, lost 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 to second-seeded Jelena Ostapenko on Thursday in the second round of the grass-court tournament that is serving as a warmup for Wimbledon.On Monday, Williams defeated 48th-ranked Camile Giorgi for a first victory over a player in the top 50 in nearly four years. She has just returned after six months out with a hamstring injury sustained in Auckland in the first week of the year.Williams, who played with strapping around her right knee against Ostapenko, received an off-court medical timeout when at 2-2 in the second set. She looked uncomfortable when she returned to the grass but continued to play, fighting for every point and even saving a match point at 5-3 before recovering to win four games in a row and take it to a decider.By the end of a 44-minute third set, Williams’ mobility was limited and Ostapenko seal...

TikTok COO to step down from the company after nearly 5 years in the role

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:32 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok’s Chief Operating Officer, V Pappas, is leaving the popular social media platform after nearly five years in the role.In a note sent to employees Thursday morning and later shared on Twitter, Pappas, who uses plural pronouns, said now that the company has achieved a lot of success, she felt it was the right time to move on and focus on “entrepreneural passions.”TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew said in a note sent to employees that Pappas, one of the company’s most public faces, will continue to serve as a strategic advisor. “I want to take this opportunity to thank V for their many contributions over the years,” Chew wrote. “Throughout their time at TikTok, they have been instrumental in growing the business, advocating for the company, elevating our product offerings and marketing campaigns, and fostering a positive community of creators and users. They have had a significant and lasting impact and we are truly grateful for their tireless efforts.”Source

Severe thunderstorm warning from Evergreen to western Denver until 3 p.m.

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:32 GMT

2:50 p.m. update: The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning covering the area from Evergreen north to Golden and east to I-25 in Denver until 3:00 p.m. NWS said golf ball-sized hail is possible with this cell. The portion of this warning including Morrison, Lakewood and western Denver has been extended until 3:30 p.m.DENVER (KDVR) — After Wednesday's storm brought severe weather with a tornado that destroyed a home and hail that injured people in the audience at Red Rocks, weather on Thursday brings more strong thunderstorms to the Denver metro.A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued as another round of thunderstorms imposes a slight risk of becoming strong to severe, especially in the afternoon.Just after noon, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. for Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Washington and Weld counties. Red Rocks hail st...

Pride Guide: what to know about Denver events

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One of the biggest Pride events in the country is happening in Denver this weekend.The Center on Colfax, whose mission is to engage, enrich empower and advance the LGBTQ community of Colorado, is hosting the Denver PrideFest to honor the active and resourceful lives and achievements of LGBTQ people, according to the website. Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for another round of severe storms on Thursday This year's theme is "Be Proud Out Loud." Events have been happening all month, but the official Denver Pride festival begins Thursday. Here is a list of all of the official Denver Pride events.ThursdayOfficial Pride Opening PartyLive music from PEACHES and Yvie OddlyReelworks at Tracks Night Club, 3500 Walnut St.Concert for ages 21 and over at 8 p.m., $40 general admissionFridaySheraton Creator Marketplace: PRIDE MarketShowcasing local artists, vendors, creators and drag queensParlur event space in Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Pl.2-7 p.m., ...