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CU Boulder creates technology that could allow users to digitize touch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:28 GMT

A new 3D technology the size of a Scrabble board may be the key to sending physical touch, like holding the hand of a loved one, over long distances.University of Colorado Boulder researchers created a new shape-shifting gadget compact enough to fit on a card table that may be able to digitize touch. The device is made from a grid of robotic parts that can sense outside pressure and can move up, down and around.“As technology has progressed, we started with sending text over long distances, then audio and now video,” said Brian Johnson, one of two lead authors of the study, in a news release.  “But we’re still missing touch.”The technology has the potential to send touch digitally by creating 3D images of a hand, for example. It could then send the image to another device across the country or world, allowing the receiver to hold the sender’s hand. The device can already change its surface, shake a beaker filled with liquid, generate scrolling 3D text and move a ball around its surf...

Lake Pueblo park rangers rescue woman trapped in collapsed kayak

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:28 GMT

Lake Pueblo State Park rangers rescued a woman from the Arkansas river Thursday after her folding kayak hit a log and collapsed, trapping her foot inside.According to a Friday news release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the woman was boating with two friends when she hit the log. Bicyclists passing on the shore who saw the woman in distress called 911 around 3 p.m.When rangers Jacob Sims, Daryl Seder and Cass Bailey and park maintenance technician Kelly Kohl arrived on scene, the woman was able to call out that her foot was trapped and she couldn’t move.Seder put on a swiftwater rescue suit, tied safety ropes to the back and swam out to the woman, the release said.Related ArticlesColorado News | Lowline fire, burning north of Gunnison, now 54% contained Colorado News | Denver Health opens what may be nation first’s adolescent detox unit as teens are often left without treatment options Colorado News | Colorado backtracks on f...

Lowline fire, burning north of Gunnison, now 54% contained

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:28 GMT

Gunnison County’s Lowline fire reached 54% containment Friday, prompting officials to wind down operations and resources.The fire, sparked by lightning on July 26, has burned across 1,776 acres of U.S. Forest Service land approximately 14 miles north of Gunnison. Since 9 a.m. Thursday, the fire has only grown 6 acres.According to a Friday news release from fire officials, Thursday night was the final shift of nighttime operations patrolling the fire. Additional resources will be released in the coming days to be reassigned to other wildfires.However, smoke from the fire is still causing problems for residents, with the The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment extending the Air Quality Health Advisory for Gunnison County through Saturday morning.Fire officials expect smoke from the fire will likely travel northeast Friday afternoon.Related ArticlesColorado News | Denver Health opens what may be nation first’s adolescent detox unit as teens are o...

Moreno Valley convenience store clerk robbed at gunpoint

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:28 GMT

A Moreno Valley clerk was robbed at gunpoint early Friday morning, and the Riverside County Sheriff's Department is looking for the perpetrator. The employee of a business in the 24000 block of John F. Kennedy Drive was held up around 4 a.m., officials said in a news release.That address appears to correspond with a Circle K convenience store and gas station.The employee complied and gave the robber an undisclosed amount of cash from the register before the man fled on foot, officials said. No one was injured.The robber is a man believed to be about 6 feet tall who has an athletic build and is in his 20s."He was wearing dark colored clothing, white shoes, with a hoodie pulled over his head and a black face mask covering his face," the release said. "The suspect is still outstanding and considered armed and dangerous."Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Keene at 951-486-6700.

Woman Killed, Four Others Injured in Head-On Crash on Saticoy Street [Van Nuys, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:28 GMT

Wrong-Way Collision near Sepulveda Boulevard Left 1 Dead and 4 InjuredVAN NUYS, CA (August 4, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a woman was killed and four others were transported to a hospital following a head-on crash on Saticoy Street.The fatal collision happened around 3:45 a.m. at Saticoy St. near Sepulveda Boulevard in the Van Nuys neighborhood.According to the police, a westbound white Ford Mustang on Saticoy Street lost control while going at a high rate of speed. As a result, the Mustang veered over the solid double yellow lines and collided with a gray Audi.Unfortunately, the female passenger occupying the front seat of the Mustang sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.Meanwhile, paramedics transported four other victims; an 11-year-old girl, a 30-year-old woman, and two 21-year-old men, to a hospital with significant injuries. Reports indicated that the four patients are expected to survive.Additionally, police arrested the unidentified Mustang driver for suspi...

Officer Hospitalized after DUI Crash on Aramon Drive [Rancho Cordova, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:28 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision near Folsom Boulevard Led to ArrestRANCHO CORDOVA, CA (August 4, 2023) – Thursday morning, a DUI crash on Aramon Drive left one motorcycle officer with injuries.The collision happened near Aramon Drive and Folsom Boulevard.At this time, the circumstances that led up to the collision remain unclear. However, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office claimed that the injured officer was on duty at the time of the incident.Responding medical personnel transported to motorcycle officer to a hospital and is expected to be okay.Meanwhile, police arrested the second driver involved for suspicion of driving under the influence. The suspect’s identity was not released to the public.No further details regarding the Aramon Drive DUI crash have been released to the public. Rancho Cordova officials will provide more information once available.Thinking, reasoning and muscle coordination are essential in operating a vehicle safely. However, these are impaired when alcohol ...

Pearls Of Wisdom For National Oyster Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:28 GMT

National Oyster Day is Saturday, Aug. 5, and whether you like a classic West Coast Kumamoto from the Puget Sound, a briny Blue Point out of the Atlantic or a buttery bivalve mollusk from Central Baja, choosing oysters to fit your taste at a restaurant can be overwhelming.With dozens of varieties on a growing amount of menus, we turned to Connie and Ted’s executive chef and oyster whisperer Sam Baxter for a quick 101. Michael Cimarusti’s acclaimed seafood haven’s extensive raw bar features a variety of clams, shellfish and oysters including Kumiai and Kumamoto sourced from Baja, Miranda Miyagi and Hama Hama from Washington, Phantom Creek from British Columbia, Fishers Island from New York, and Sweet Petit sourced from Prince Edward Island, Canada.So how do you pick an oyster when you sit down at a restaurant?“There are many, many different oysters out there,” the San Fernando Valley native who ate his first oyster when he was 10 tells L.A. Weekly. “The key to enjoying anything –...

One Hurt in Pedestrian Crash on Rosecrans Avenue [Gardena, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:28 GMT

2 Juveniles Involved in Stolen Vehicle Pursuit near Budlong AvenueGARDENA, CA (August 4, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, a stolen vehicle pursuit ended in a pedestrian crash on Rosecrans Avenue.The chase started shortly before 3:45 p.m. in South Los Angeles after deputies spotted a white four-door vehicle, believed to be stolen.Around 4:00 p.m., the suspects drove the stolen vehicle onto the sidewalk near the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue and Budlong Avenue. The two occupants of the vehicle fled the scene on foot. The police reported that the driver and a female juvenile passenger immediately surrendered.However, another juvenile attempted to hide inside a doghouse and nearby residence before law enforcement detained them.According to the police, the vehicle struck a pedestrian causing them to sustain injuries. The victim declined transport to a hospital for treatment.At this time, the identities of the parties involved in the crash remain undisclosed to the public. Gardena of...

NY’s First Dispensary Did $12 Million in 6 Months

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:28 GMT

New York’s first recreational marijuana dispensary sold $12 million in sales in the first six months of operations. When announcing the figures this week, Housing Works Cannabis Co boasted the store has already directed millions of dollars to some of the city’s communities in the most urgent need of support. Sales are directly supporting programs that provide New Yorkers a variety of services. Housing Works noted those services include health care, housing, job training, harm reduction, case management, advocacy for health equity and social justice initiatives, LGBTQ+ youth programs, and sexual health services.The shop’s manager noted these kinds of services were a keystone of what Housing Works does long before cannabis permits were a thing. “Our goal, going back over 30 years ago through Housing Works, has been to empower New Yorkers through advocacy and bridge communities to life saving services,” said Sasha Nutgent, retail manager at Housing Works Cannabis Co. “From ...

Driver Injured in Big Rig Crash on Bradshaw Road [Elk Grove, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:53:28 GMT

Traffic Collision Involving Jackknifed Big Rig near Calvine Road Prompted Road ClosuresELK GROVE, CA (August 4, 2023) – Early Thursday morning, a big rig crash on Bradshaw Road sent one person to a hospital.The collision occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Calvine and Bradshaw Road, just near Bradshaw Christian and Sheldon high schools.According to the news report, the crash involved a big rig and an SUV. However, the circumstances that led up to the incident are unknown.Medical responders transported the SUV driver to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries. It remains unclear if the driver of the jackknifed big rig sustained any injuries.In the end, Elk Grove officials closed the intersection of Bradshaw Road and Calvine Road and diverted the traffic around the area. Lanes have since reopened.No further details regarding the big rig crash have been released to the public. Those with additional information are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.Because ...