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Glasgow Times
21 hours ago
- Science
- Glasgow Times
Celebrated physicist visits old Glasgow school nearly 40 years later
Dr Calum Torrie, associate director and chief engineer at the USA-based Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), visited Cardonald Primary School on Tuesday, June 17, to present a special piece of science-themed artwork and talk about his career. Dr Torrie, who now lives in Pasadena, California, said: "I was proud to come back to Cardonald Primary nearly 40 years after I left to meet pupils and present them with their fantastic artwork representing the first detection of gravitational waves. "Having the opportunity to meet young people and get them engaged with science is always welcome, but being able to meet pupils who are growing up where I did was particularly special." Read more: New Glasgow research centre launched to help advance sustainable shipping (Image: Supplied) (Image: Supplied) He spoke to pupils about his time at the school in the 1980s, his studies in physics and astronomy at the University of Glasgow, and his current work at LIGO. Martin Coogan, headteacher at Cardonald Primary School, said: "We were delighted to welcome Dr Torrie back to the school to meet pupils, discuss his career, and present us with the artwork. "The children thoroughly enjoyed Dr Torrie's presentation, which focused on gravitational wave astronomy and how the remarkable sensitivity of the LIGO detectors was enabled by research at a local university. "It's fantastic to think that an internationally recognised scientist attended our school and studied at the University of Glasgow. "I am sure Dr Torrie's visit to our school will inspire some of our pupils to start thinking about science as a possible future career path." During the visit, Dr Torrie showcased a framed mosaic created by pupils in 2023 as part of a University of Glasgow project. Gravitational waves, first predicted by Albert Einstein in 1916, were detected for the first time in 2015 by LIGO. This discovery opened a new frontier in astronomy and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017. The mosaic visualises one of the signals detected by LIGO and is composed of 1,156 individual drawings contributed by pupils and staff. Dr Torrie also presented the pupils with a framed A3 poster, celebrating their work. Dr Andrew Spencer, University of Glasgow researcher who helped lead the development of the mosaics, said: "The Cardonald mosaic celebrates how this ground-breaking discovery was the work of many people. "The individual squares are recycled from the work of many University of Glasgow researchers, past and present, and each one was decorated by students and staff at Cardonald Primary. "Working with the School to produce the mosaic was a brilliant experience, and it was great to return with Dr Torrie and the final artwork. "We hope that future generations of Glasgow children will grow up to continue the tradition of scientific innovation." Read more: Glasgow University urges unpaid carers to take part in new survey (Image: Supplied) (Image: Supplied) University of Glasgow scientists played a key role in the development of LIGO, particularly in the design of its mirror suspensions and data analysis. Dr Torrie's visit to Cardonald Primary School comes as the global gravitational wave research community prepares to mark the 10th anniversary of the first detection. Glasgow will host the International Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation and the Edoardo Amaldi Conference on Gravitational Waves from July 14 to 18. This conference, organised by the Institute of Physics and supported by the University of Glasgow, will see gravitational wave and relativity researchers from across the globe come together to talk about their research.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ASI Broadens Its Presence in Utah With the Addition of Greater Salt Lake City Office in Lehi
June 5th Ribbon Cutting Exemplifies the Rapid Technology Expansion of Autonomous Solutions, Inc. Within US LEHI, Utah, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), the worldwide leader of industrial vehicle automation and developer of the Mobius® autonomous fleet management system, has broadened its presence within the state of Utah with the addition of an office in Lehi, part of the Salt Lake City metro. ASI's expansion, along with its ever-growing employee base at its headquarters in Mendon, Utah, makes it one of the fastest-growing technology companies within the state. ASI's increased US presence follows last month's announcement of the launch of ASI's construction business unit with SoftBank Group Corp. "Since this time last year, ASI staff is 2x greater than in 2024, and we are not slowing down. There's a full-court press to hire the best and brightest to support ASI's drive to overcome customer challenges with autonomy and robotics. ASI is firmly positioned to solve efficiency and safety issues, such as the dwindling labor supply, facing industries in the areas of Heavy Construction, Agriculture, Logistics, Landscaping, and more", states ASI CEO Mel Torrie. "We specifically chose a WeWork property in Lehi to elevate our presence in Salt Lake City. The advanced solutions we design for automating fleets of off-road vehicles are high quality and exceptionally specialized. We require an office matching this caliber of work", adds Mr. Torrie. "Adding Lehi better serves ASI's global clientele while placing us at the center of Utah's emerging tech hub, Silicon Slopes. The celebratory ribbon cutting represents a strategic step forward for our team, partners, and commitment to leading the way in AI-centric autonomous technology. It's also a milestone moment of collective team pride underscoring the strides we've made together in our 25-year history as a company." About Autonomous Solutions, Inc. Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), worldwide leader of industrial vehicle automation, developed Mobius® autonomous fleet management system. ASI's innovative safety robotic hardware and software makes any fleet, large and small, entirely autonomous. Trusted by global Fortune 500 companies across various sectors, such as heavy construction, agriculture, logistics, and landscaping, ASI transforms the dirty, dull, and dangerous into efficient, scalable, accurate, and reliably productive operations. Founded in 2000 by a group of engineers who took technologies developed at Utah State University into the commercial sector, ASI has grown to become one of the largest privately held robotics-focused companies anywhere. Homebase is ASI's 100-acre proving ground in Northern Utah with offices in Salt Lake City, Utah and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, visit or follow ASI on LinkedIn. Media Contact Alice DiSanto, ASI, 914-582-8464, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ASI
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ASI Broadens Its Presence in Utah With the Addition of Greater Salt Lake City Office in Lehi
June 5th Ribbon Cutting Exemplifies the Rapid Technology Expansion of Autonomous Solutions, Inc. Within US LEHI, Utah, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), the worldwide leader of industrial vehicle automation and developer of the Mobius® autonomous fleet management system, has broadened its presence within the state of Utah with the addition of an office in Lehi, part of the Salt Lake City metro. ASI's expansion, along with its ever-growing employee base at its headquarters in Mendon, Utah, makes it one of the fastest-growing technology companies within the state. ASI's increased US presence follows last month's announcement of the launch of ASI's construction business unit with SoftBank Group Corp. "Since this time last year, ASI staff is 2x greater than in 2024, and we are not slowing down. There's a full-court press to hire the best and brightest to support ASI's drive to overcome customer challenges with autonomy and robotics. ASI is firmly positioned to solve efficiency and safety issues, such as the dwindling labor supply, facing industries in the areas of Heavy Construction, Agriculture, Logistics, Landscaping, and more", states ASI CEO Mel Torrie. "We specifically chose a WeWork property in Lehi to elevate our presence in Salt Lake City. The advanced solutions we design for automating fleets of off-road vehicles are high quality and exceptionally specialized. We require an office matching this caliber of work", adds Mr. Torrie. "Adding Lehi better serves ASI's global clientele while placing us at the center of Utah's emerging tech hub, Silicon Slopes. The celebratory ribbon cutting represents a strategic step forward for our team, partners, and commitment to leading the way in AI-centric autonomous technology. It's also a milestone moment of collective team pride underscoring the strides we've made together in our 25-year history as a company." About Autonomous Solutions, Inc. Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), worldwide leader of industrial vehicle automation, developed Mobius® autonomous fleet management system. ASI's innovative safety robotic hardware and software makes any fleet, large and small, entirely autonomous. Trusted by global Fortune 500 companies across various sectors, such as heavy construction, agriculture, logistics, and landscaping, ASI transforms the dirty, dull, and dangerous into efficient, scalable, accurate, and reliably productive operations. Founded in 2000 by a group of engineers who took technologies developed at Utah State University into the commercial sector, ASI has grown to become one of the largest privately held robotics-focused companies anywhere. Homebase is ASI's 100-acre proving ground in Northern Utah with offices in Salt Lake City, Utah and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, visit or follow ASI on LinkedIn. Media Contact Alice DiSanto, ASI, 914-582-8464, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ASI Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Coast Guard Announces Decision on Search for 6 People Killed in Plane Crash
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for six people after a small plane crashed into the ocean just off the coast of San Diego, according to its news release. The Cessna 414 vanished into the Pacific on Sunday, June 8, about three miles west of Point Loma. Crews scoured more than 300 square miles over a 35-hour span but found no survivors. The search ended Tuesday morning, according to a Coast Guard news release. Among the victims were pilot Landon Baldwin and his wife Torrie, both in their 20s and parents to two young children. Also on board were a father and his three adult sons from Arizona, though their names have not been officially released. 'The decision to suspend a search is never an easy one,' said Lt. Cmdr. Justin Brooks, a Coast Guard rescue coordinator in a statement. 'Our hearts are with the loved ones of those involved in the crash.' The tragedy hit hard in the Baldwins' hometown of Pima, Arizona. 'I didn't want to believe it at first,' family member Kristen Baldwin told Fox 10 Phoenix. 'It just didn't seem like it could happen to this couple who is so awesome.' Eyewitness Tyson Wislofsky described seeing the plane descend in an unusual pattern. 'I saw him come down at an angle,' he told local reporters. 'The next time he came out of the clouds, he went straight into the water. After I saw the splash, it was dead silent.' While some speculated the pilot may have been stunting, family members insist that couldn't have been the case. "Landon wouldn't have taken a risk like that," Kristen said. "Something must've gone terribly wrong." As families mourn, the cause of the crash remains under investigation. For now, a community grieves a sudden and heartbreaking loss just off California's scenic Guard Announces Decision on Search for 6 People Killed in Plane Crash first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 11, 2025
NZ Herald
28-04-2025
- General
- NZ Herald
Gisborne arborist new curator at national arboretum Eastwoodhill
'If we don't have the right person with the right skillset looking after the collection, then we are not doing it justice.' The curator's role goes beyond plant health and taxonomy. It encompasses acquisition, documentation, preservation, education and collaborative research. Torrie says Kluiters will help transform Eastwoodhill's tree space and contribute strongly to realising its long-term vision of becoming a living repository and refuge for endangered tree species. His arrival also supports Eastwoodhill's 100-year master plan, which is entering its 15th year. Kluiters and his family will reside in the historic Eastwoodhill homestead. A self-confessed 'tree geek', Kluiters brings 25 years of experience as an arborist to the role. 'This collection of trees is complex and requires very careful management and manipulation, and care. 'I'm looking forward to living onsite amongst the collection, meeting the team and helping take on that responsibility.' Kluiters begins his new role in May. Later this year, he will be one of two New Zealanders to present at the International Society of Arboriculture conference in Christchurch. Last year, Kluiters was asked to speak at the International Dendrology Society annual general meeting in England on post-cyclone tree failure patterns in New Zealand. Eastwoodhill's renewed scientific leadership coincides with a reinvigorated board chaired by Torrie, with Anna Roberts deputy chair. Newly appointed board member Max Matenga (Te Whānau-a-Kai) will lead Eastwoodhill's cultural journey, weaving iwi and the arboretum's history into a combined narrative. Torrie said the board was focused on action. 'Eastwoodhill is a self-sufficient charity organisation. Despite being the national arboretum, we currently receive no central or local government funding. Our revenue comes from members, visitors and new ventures we create.' Among those are projects set to enhance visitor experiences and increase membership. Premium visitor packages — including transport, accommodation, catering and guided tours — will cater to families, retirees and international guests seeking immersive, all-inclusive experiences. Eastwoodhill general manager Garrett Blair said with a passionate team of horticulturists, groundspeople and support staff — praised for their commitment in restoring the arboretum after Cyclone Gabrielle — Eastwoodhill was poised to expand its reach. A major push is under way to expand the Friends of Eastwoodhill membership beyond its 750 members. Friends are entitled to unlimited access to the arboretum and other benefits such as half-price discounts for up to five guests. 'Being a Friend provides you with the opportunity to be part of a legacy,' Blair said. 'Eastwoodhill is one of those places that is truly special. We invite people to be part of that vision.' The Friends also play an integral role in preserving Eastwoodhill's future. Friends can volunteer in the visitor's centre, gift shop, garden, and help with catering, fundraising events and holiday programmes. This November marks a special milestone with a public commemoration of the Millennial Wood. Planted in 2000, it comprises over 1000 trees, many donated and hand-planted in honour of loved ones. Nearly 25 years on, it is a memorial and a celebration of enduring connections to Eastwoodhill. Meanwhile, Eastwoodhill's Tree Cathedral, designed in the shape of Westminster Abbey, is continuing to grow into a striking botanical structure. In the future, visitors will walk through living columns and vaults formed by trees with contrasting textures and seasonal hues.
