10 Kind of Blue Facts About Miles Davis
Celebrating the legendary musician, who said he "changed music five or six times," was born on May 26, 1926.
2023-09-10 19:19
The Shortest Street in the World Is in Scotland, and Has Just One Address
Ebenezer Place in Wick, Scotland, is 6 feet and 9 inches long, and it's home to only one street address.
2023-09-10 19:19
David Bowie's Birthplace May Soon Be Home to a Giant Lightning Bolt Sculpture
The sculpture would resemble the one painted across Bowie's face on the cover of 1973's 'Aladdin Sane.'
2023-09-10 19:18
'Mountains' taller than Everest discovered on 'ancient structure' around Earth's core
A new study into the Earth beneath our feet has discovered that an ancient ocean floor structure could be wrapped around the planet's core which could be taller that Mount Everest in some areas. A brand new high-resolution mapping of the core has uncovered things that scientists previously didn't know according to a study that was first published in April. The discovery found that a thin but dense layer sits at around 2,900 kilometers below the surface at the Core Mantle Boundary where rocks meet the molten outer core of the planet. Geologist Samantha Hansen from the University of Alabama is quoted in the study saying: "Seismic investigations, such as ours, provide the highest resolution imaging of the interior structure of our planet, and we are finding that this structure is vastly more complicated than once thought." She adds: "Our research provides important connections between shallow and deep Earth structure and the overall processes driving our planet.” Hansen and her team conducted the research from 15 different stations in Antarctica by using seismic waves created by Earthquakes to create a map of what the inside of the planet looks like. The team identified the unexpected energy within seconds of the boundary-reflected wave from the seismic data. The findings show that although the layer is very thin it does spread for many, many kilometers and has been called the ultra-low velocity zone (ULVZs) due to its strong wave speed reductions. Due to the properties of the ULVZs the experts believe that the layer could vary dramatically in height. Geophysicist Edward Garnero from Arizona State University adds: "The material's thickness varies from a few kilometers to [tens] of kilometers. This suggests we are seeing mountains on the core, in some places up to five times taller than Mt. Everest." These underground mountains could play a significant role in how heat escapes from the Earth's core and power magnetic fields and volcanic eruptions. The team's studies suggest that the layer could encase all of the core but further research will have to be carried out to determine if that is the case. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-09-10 19:15
On this day in history, September 10, 1984, Alex Trebek debuted as host of 'Jeopardy!'
Over the years, 'Jeopardy!' has won numerous Daytime Emmy Awards and continues to remain a cultural phenomenon
2023-09-10 18:57
Rain delays England-New Zealand 2nd ODI
Rain delayed the scheduled 11:00 am local time (1000 GMT) start of the second one-day international between England and New...
2023-09-10 18:57
How tall is Jeremy Renner? Internet once trolled 'Hawkeye' star for 'miniature' height
Jeremy Rennerheight was in question when he starred alongside Tom Cruise and people couldn't make out who is taller
2023-09-10 18:56
Axelsen, An win China Open finals
Badminton powerhouse Viktor Axelsen clinched his first China Open title on Sunday as An Se-young...
2023-09-10 18:54
Sean Strickland shocks Israel Adesanya and MMA world with title win at UFC 293
Sean Strickland pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history on Saturday, outstriking and outpointing Israel Adesanya to win the middleweight title in Sydney. Few fans or pundits believed that Strickland had a chance to dethrone Adesanya, one of mixed martial arts’ finest strikers, but the challenger combined constant forward movement with solid defence and clinical output at UFC 293. In doing so, the controversial American – who claimed in 2021 that he would like to “kill” an opponent in the ring one day – beat Adesanya 49-46 on all three scorecards. Strickland, 32, dropped the Nigerian-New Zealander late in Round 1 with a picture-perfect right cross, sending Adesanya spinning to the canvas before seeking a finish. Strickland could not quite find the knockout blow, however, as Adesanya, 34, survived to the buzzer. The champion appeared to level the score in Round 2, remaining calm, switching stances and using feints to good effect – as he so often does. The “Last Stylebender” also worked the body of Strickland well, but the challenger would soon get back out in front. The third round saw limited output from both middleweights, until Strickland landed a one-two, left hook and stinging jab late in the frame. Still, the main event was in the balance, with Strickland’s coach Eric Nicksick telling him before the championship rounds: “I don’t want to lose a boring-ass decision.” There was no sign whatsoever of Strickland looking to wrestle, despite many believing that such an approach would be his only chance of success. In fact, the American had a body-lock opportunity in Round 4, when Adesanya overshot a strike, but Strickland let go of his opponent. While Adesanya increased his output in the final round, he was still a step behind Strickland, who continued to press forward and even began to talk to his rival late in the round. When the final buzzer sounded, Nicksick hoisted a tearful Strickland aloft, before the American’s championship victory was confirmed. Adesanya then appeared to pay respect to Strickland, burying the hatchet after a heated build to their fight. Much of Strickland’s post-fight, in-ring interview was censored by TNT Sports. With the result, Adesanya lost the middleweight title for the second time. In November, he suffered a TKO loss to his old kickboxing rival Alex Pereira, but Adesanya regained the belt by knocking out the Brazilian in a rematch in April. Pereira, who also knocked out Strickland last July, helped the American train for Saturday’s main event, which saw Strickland seal a third straight win since his loss to Pereira. UFC 293 results Sean Strickland def. Israel Adesanya (C) via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) Alexander Volkov def. Tai Tuivasa via second-round submission (Ezekiel choke, 4:37) Manel Kape def. Felipe dos Santos via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) Justin Tafa def. Austen Lane via first-round TKO (punches, 1:22) Tyson Pedro def Anton Turkalj via first-round KO (punches, 2:12) Carlos Ulberg def. Da Un Jung via third-round submission (rear naked choke, 4:49) Chepe Mariscal def. Jack Jenkins via second-round TKO (elbow injury, 3:19) Jamie Mullarkey def. John Makdessi via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Nasrat Haqparast def. Landon Quinones via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Charlie Radtke def. Blood Diamond via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27) Gabriel Miranda def. Shane Young via first-round submission (rear naked choke, 0:59) Kevin Jousset def. Kiefer Crosbie via first-round submission (rear naked choke, 4:49) Read More UFC schedule 2023: Every major fight happening this year Fans tear apart Tyson Fury over claim that Francis Ngannou poses tougher test than Oleksandr Usyk UFC rankings: The Independent’s pound-for-pound fighters list Israel Adesanya’s coach reveals strange request after shock loss to Sean Strickland UFC 293 LIVE: Adesanya vs Strickland updates and results tonight Back-up fighter revealed for Adesanya vs Strickland at UFC 293
2023-09-10 18:54
Sri Lanka's president will appoint a committee to probe allegations of complicity in 2019 bombings
Sri Lanka’s president says he will appoint a committee chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge to investigate allegations made in a British television report that the South Asian country’s intelligence was complicit in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 269 people
2023-09-10 18:50
Fox contributor Dr Marc Siegel slams 'vilification' of new Covid booster, but adds caveat
'Vilifying it is a dangerous move that undermines patient choice and the vaccine as one of my most important tools,' Dr Marc Siegel said
2023-09-10 18:50
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis say they're 'aware' their letters on behalf of Danny Masterson caused pain
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have shared a video in which they said they are "aware of the pain" they caused by writing letters on behalf of Danny Masterson ahead of his rape conviction sentencing.
2023-09-10 18:48
