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Does Whoopi Goldberg want to be cremated after she dies? 'The View' host reveals she's 'going to be dust in the wind'
Does Whoopi Goldberg want to be cremated after she dies? 'The View' host reveals she's 'going to be dust in the wind'
When asked if cremation was the route she wanted to take, Whoopi Goldberg said, 'I’m going with my mom, my brother was also…into the microwave'
2023-07-13 11:19
'Knows how to earn respect': Tom Cruise lauded for supporting CAA agent Maha Dakhil after her resignation over Israel post
'Knows how to earn respect': Tom Cruise lauded for supporting CAA agent Maha Dakhil after her resignation over Israel post
Tom Cruise's agent Maha Dakhil announced her resignation as co-chief of the Creative Artists Agency's motion picture division earlier this month
2023-11-22 14:54
Perseids 2023: Meteor beacon offers unique way to observe spectacular shower over UK
Perseids 2023: Meteor beacon offers unique way to observe spectacular shower over UK
A group of amateur radio enthusiasts have set up a beacon in the UK that allows anyone to observe meteors as they burn through the Earth’s atmosphere. The UK Meteor Beacon project uses radio signals to identify meteorites as they pass through a 400 km-wide section of sky over England and Wales. The data is then displayed on a live online feed, with meteors appearing as blue streaks that emit a ping followed by a trailing pitch. The system captures more than 100 meteors every hour, even during times of relatively low activity. For the upcoming Perseid meteor shower, which peaks on 12 August, the frequency could be in the region of thousands per hour as Earth passes through the tail of the Swift-Tuttle comet. Unlike optical astronomy, the use of radio signals mean that meteors can be observed in nearly any weather conditions at all hours of the day and night. It also means that the system can pick up smaller meteors that may not appear as ‘shooting stars’ to the naked eye. This method of observation could potentially lead to the discovery of new meteor showers, which could then be tracked to uncover previously unknown comets. The radio transmitter is based at the Sherwood Observatory near Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, however receivers can be placed anywhere in the country. “The transmitter is illuminating the sky above Mansfield with radio signals that can be reflected by meteors and their trails,” Brian Coleman, who designed the system’s hardware and has a receiver in his back garden, told The Independent. “Even outside the Perseids and other meteor showers we’re seeing them at a rate of two a minute – and we can observe them day and night no matter what the weather. Only thunderstorms and lightning can interfere with it.” It is the first meteor beacon system run by amateur radio and astronomy volunteers in the UK, and has already received funding from the Radio Society of Great Britain and the British Astronomical Association. It has also gained the attention of academic and citizen scientists keen on studying meteors. Setting up the beacon transmitter is only the first part of the project, with the four-person team now planning to design and deploy echo receivers that can be distributed throughout the country at distances of up to 1,200 km from the Sherwood Observatory. The receivers can be built for as little as £10, according to Mr Coleman, using plastic pipes and other materials found in DIY stores. His hope is that the low cost will encourage schools to set up their own receivers to develop STEM-related projects that will encourage students to explore radio engineering and astronomy. Observations of the meteors from different directions can also be used to calculate the location and trajectory of meteors, with the team currently trying to establish whether it is possible to triangulate the meteors by studying the horizontal lines and blue smudges that appear on the waterfall display. Such measurements are currently possible with military-grade pulse radar systems, but it has never been done before on this scale. If it is possible, then knowing the speed and direction of the meteors will allow them to calculate the landing spot of any meteors that make it through the Earth’s ionosphere without burning up completely. These samples can then be studied to offer a better understanding of the universe. “The ultimate ambition is to have a system like Blitzortung, which uses a network of ground-based detectors to track live lightning strikes around the planet,” Mr Coleman said. “If successful, we could observe meteors entering Earth’s atmosphere in real-time throughout the world – but there’s still a lot of work to do before we achieve that.” Read More Amateur astronomers make ‘major breakthrough’ in saving Earth from asteroids ‘It’s becoming like an airport’: How SpaceX normalised rocket launches Perseid meteor shower offers best chance to see a ‘shooting star’ in 2023 Watch live: Russian cosmonauts step out of ISS to perform spacewalk Earth hit by powerful ‘X-1’ solar flare, after fears of ‘cannibal’ blast
2023-08-10 05:29
Meghan Markle's 'fake pregnancy' conspiracy theories resurface as Omid Scobie's book gets slammed
Meghan Markle's 'fake pregnancy' conspiracy theories resurface as Omid Scobie's book gets slammed
Conspiracy theories surrounding Meghan Markle's pregnancies surfaced with the ongoing promotion of royal biographer Omid Scobie's new book, 'Endgame'
2023-11-26 16:45
Blake Shelton prepares to bid farewell to 'The Voice'
Blake Shelton prepares to bid farewell to 'The Voice'
After 445 episodes, 23 seasons and 12 years, Blake Shelton is saying goodbye to "The Voice."
2023-05-24 08:46
New Netflix thriller tackling theme of justice in Nigeria is a global hit and a boon for Nollywood
New Netflix thriller tackling theme of justice in Nigeria is a global hit and a boon for Nollywood
A Nigerian action thriller that tells a gripping story of corruption and police brutality in Africa’s most populous country has reached record viewership numbers on Netflix charts globally
2023-10-22 15:57
'The View' host Ana Navarro slammed for calling Ron DeSantis 'whiny and one-hit-wonder': 'You're describing yourself'
'The View' host Ana Navarro slammed for calling Ron DeSantis 'whiny and one-hit-wonder': 'You're describing yourself'
'The View' host Ana Navarro received backlash on social media after she called Florida Governor and GOP candidate Ron DeSantis a 'one-hit-wonder'
2023-07-25 10:19
Miley Cyrus wants you to know her album 'Endless Summer Vacation' is not all about Liam Hemsworth
Miley Cyrus wants you to know her album 'Endless Summer Vacation' is not all about Liam Hemsworth
Miley Cyrus's 2023 single "Flowers" -- a track off her latest album "Endless Summer Vacation" -- became the fastest song to cross one billion streams on Spotify in May following its January release.
2023-05-19 05:49
Australian TikToker claims he's now 'dating' Sydney Sweeney after she slid into his DMs
Australian TikToker claims he's now 'dating' Sydney Sweeney after she slid into his DMs
A man has gone viral for jokingly claiming he's now dating Sydney Sweeney after she slid in his DMs. Aussie Miles Shepherd turned to TikTok to share his casual day at the beach which took a bizarre turn. In the clip that racked up four million views online, Miles was left starstruck when the Euphoria actress appeared out of nowhere. His video not only caught the attention of fellow TikTokers and the media, but also Sweeney herself who dropped him a message on Instagram reading: "u should've said hi". People were desperate to know what he responded – and he certainly did not disappoint by sharing that he asked her out. His follow-up clips then hilariously joked the pair were now dating. @mileshep #goldcoast #aus #beach #fyp #sydney #sydneysweeney "Obviously, the DMs between myself and Sydney have gone completely viral. So just wanted to come on here and tell the truth of the matter, which is Sydney and I are now seeing each other," he humoured. "And you know, the last few days has been like a movie, some would say it’s like we’re filming our own little rom-com." "For those of you saying she’s engaged, like, I don’t see a ring on. I don’t see a ring there. So we’re working through that – that’s all getting organised behind the scenes," he continued. @mileshep Replying to @rubyxcw pressure moments. Does this stand up?? #sydneysweeney #goldcoast #beach #dm Miles went on to jokingly ask people to respect their privacy. The clips were soon flooded with comments from TikTokers left in hysterics. "Well done for playing along mate," one wrote, while another added: "Can't wait for the wedding." Meanwhile, a third said: "You’re genuinely so funny. good for you mate seriously." How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up for 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.
2023-11-28 20:52
When Tina Turner Set a Guinness World Record
When Tina Turner Set a Guinness World Record
On January 16, 1988, Tina Turner performed for approximately 188,000 fans at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—and made history.
2023-05-26 22:20
Rick Ross asked to 'mind his own business' after he calls Jada Pinkett Smith 'psychologically lost' after her book tour
Rick Ross asked to 'mind his own business' after he calls Jada Pinkett Smith 'psychologically lost' after her book tour
Rapper Rick Ross was slammed after he shared his candid take on Jada Pinkett Smith during an interview
2023-11-07 20:57
Streaming giants battle for anime supremacy
Streaming giants battle for anime supremacy
From R-rated sci-fi to teen biker gang adventures, streaming platforms are locked in an intensifying battle for dominance in one of the entertainment sector's hottest...
2023-05-11 10:51