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Chasing the stars: Behind China’s space program

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BEIJING, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on fascinating stories about Chinese astronauts:

 

Welcome to the story stall of China Mosaic. Today, I’d like to tell you some stories about China’s astronauts.

Recently, the Shenzhou-15 manned spacecraft was successfully launched into space. Its three crew members — Fei Junlong, Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu — became the first crew to visit China’s space station since the completion of its in-orbit construction, marking a historic gathering with the three Shenzhou-14 astronauts in space.

When I was a child, I also dreamed of becoming an astronaut. I once even made a small toy spaceship out of cardboard simply because I wanted to fly to space and see the stars.

Although my childhood dream didn’t come true, this has never prevented me from being fascinated by those “star-chasing” stories.

What is it like to pursue a dream for over 20 years but always end up disappointed? Having failed to become a crew member for the Shenzhou-9, -10 and -11 spacecraft, Deng Qingming served as a backup for a total of 24 years and 10 months. While he received the same amount and standard of training, Deng’s career prior to Shenzhou-15 had been a mixture of expectation and disappointment.

After years of patiently waiting, Deng was finally selected as a crew member. His story was no longer marked by misfortune or disappointment, but rather inspiration and a dream coming true. Deng was no longer a backup, but a fully-fledged Shenzhou-15 astronaut.

Deng still remembers the words of his colleague Chen Quan who encouraged him to work hard and never give up his duty as an astronaut, regardless of whether he’s a backup or full crew member.

Unlike Shenzhou-15, whose crew consists of a veteran team with an average age of 53, Shenzhou-14 has the youngest crew in history. Its commander Chen Dong, the youngest ever, has been to space twice. He has recently become the first Chinese astronaut to spend more than 200 days in orbit.

Six years ago, during his first trip to space as a crew member of Shenzhou-11, Chen went viral for a conversation with the spacecraft’s commander Jing Haipeng.

Chen Dong: Wow, it’s breathtaking.

Jing Haipeng: Feel great, right?

Chen Dong: So beautiful.

Jing Haipeng: I asked how you feel.

Chen Dong: Quite great!

Despite being some 400 km above Earth, we can still feel his excitement and strong sense of pride.

When Chen Dong was selected as a crew member again six years later, he said, “Six years ago, I expected to fly into space, and this time I want to go even more. The feeling is that simple.”

There are many more stories about taikonauts, such as the first Chinese astronaut Yang Liwei, astronaut mom Liu Yang … the list goes on. There’s no need to ask whether China’s space program is worth it; these taikonauts themselves are the best answers.

“The sky is high and the land is boundless; I cannot but feel the immensity of the universe.” “Sun and moon shed rays, and stars in fine arrays.” These lines from ancient Chinese literature have moved generations of Chinese space workers who have never stopped exploring and striving for progress.

But then again, with the development of spacecraft, the time when ordinary people can also venture into space may be just around the corner.

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American Battery Solutions Powers Marine Travelift’s New Electric Series Boat Hoists

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LAKE ORION, Mich., Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — American Battery Solutions (ABS) has partnered with Marine Travelift to design, develop and manufacture the advanced battery technology powering its new Electric Series boat hoists. The 50BFMII (50MT capacity boat hoist) combines the innovation of ABS’ electrification and the world-class functionality of Marine Travelift.

“American Battery Solutions is committed to delivering electrification solutions that are not only technologically innovative, but also exceed their expectations for quality, performance and operational efficiency,” said Subhash Dhar, Chairman and CEO of ABS. “The launch of Marine Travelift’s new E-Series is a testament to the power of collaboration and reflects our shared dedication to innovation and sustainability.”

The Marine Travelift E-Series hoist is powered by ABS’ 700-volt battery system manufactured and assembled in the U.S., which supplies power to the hoist’s hydraulic functions, delivering the optimal performance of traditional hoists without the emissions of a diesel engine.

The battery system powering the E-Series utilizes scalable DC fast-charging interfaces from on-road electric vehicles to safely charge the batteries and a full charge can be accomplished in an 8-hour period with the recommended 30kW high-speed smart charger.

All features available on Marine Travelift’s diesel-powered boat hoists are also available in the new E-Series. The first E-Series machine is equipped with options such as electronic all-wheel steering, five-foot top beam extension, work/drive lights and 2-speed hoists to ensure the correct power requirement was chosen to accommodate all option configurations.

The E-Series machines utilize multiple layers of safety features from the moment the machine powered on, including high-voltage junction boxes, isolation monitor, fuses and grounding straps to ensure the operator and batteries are kept safe during every phase of operation. The batteries and electric motor are both regulated by a glycol cooling system to maintain a safe operating temperature in various conditions.

Visit marinetravelift.com to see how the new E-Series is revolutionizing the future of clean, efficient boat hoisting. To learn more about the battery system behind it, contact the experts at ABS.

About American Battery Solutions
American Battery Solutions (ABS) is a leader in designing, developing and manufacturing advanced battery systems for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. A subsidiary of Komatsu America Corp., the Michigan-based manufacturer offers a comprehensive range of capabilities and services to support the development and production of lithium-ion battery systems at its headquarters and innovation center in Lake Orion, Michigan, and state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facility in Springboro, Ohio. From concept development and prototyping to validation and high-volume production, ABS works closely with customers to understand and deliver intelligent battery solutions assembled and manufactured in the USA to drive a sustainable and electrified future. Learn more at americanbatterysolutions.com.

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CancerIQ Unveils New Patient Acquisition Solution at RSNA 2024

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Data shows CancerIQ Reach closes gap between eligibility and participation in payer-supported, standard and supplemental screenings, leads to early cancer diagnoses and promotes health system loyalty

CHICAGO, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CancerIQ, a best-in-class, cancer-focused precision health platform, today announced the launch of a new patient acquisition solution for imaging and oncology, CancerIQ Reach, at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting in Chicago, December 1-4. The new solution ushers in a new era for population-based, personalized cancer prevention and early detection.

This approach is proven to increase patient acquisition for high-value service lines, like imaging and oncology.

CancerIQ Reach is a campaign-based marketing outreach solution that helps healthcare providers efficiently and accurately identify individuals in their communities with elevated cancer risk and motivate them to take action within the health system. It requires little to no IT lift or changes to existing workflows, and was developed based on CancerIQ’s decade-long experience working with patients and providers around the country.

“CancerIQ’s mission is to help every patient get ahead of cancer, but we recognize that precision prevention for all is a long-range goal — and there are high-risk patients in our communities who can’t afford to wait, ” said Feyi Ayodele, co-founder and CEO of CancerIQ. “CancerIQ Reach answers that urgent call, enabling health systems to take a precision approach to outreach and drive high-risk patients directly to the service lines that will support their care needs today, not someday in the future.”

CancerIQ Reach includes population segmentation tools and multichannel marketing toolkits that make it easy to engage target populations in online cancer risk assessment using personal and family medical history, as well as lifestyle factors; educate them about their risk and options for early detection; and drive them to follow payer-supported, standard and supplemental screening recommendations throughout their lives.

“We developed CancerIQ Reach with both the patient and the provider in mind,” said Laku Adedoyin, Chief Technology Officer of CancerIQ. “This patient-enabled approach empowers patients with the right amount of information to take action at the right moment in their care journey, while enabling staff to maximize appointment time around shared decision making, rather than data collection.”

This approach is proven to increase patient acquisition for high-value service lines, like imaging and oncology. For example, data from a pilot of CancerIQ Reach shows a campaign targeting patients with a history of smoking led to a 270% monthly increase in low-dose CT scans scheduled at the lung cancer screening clinic. Within the first two months of the campaign, four patients were diagnosed and successfully treated for Stage 1A lung cancer after LDCT screening. Further increasing systemwide value, the campaign led to a significant increase in referrals to radiology for breast MRIs, as well as several referrals to pulmonology and cardiology for follow-up care.

CancerIQ Reach is part of a broader solution for breast imaging and oncology that helps providers create and manage personalized, evidence-based care pathways over time based on comprehensive cancer risk, including genetic, hereditary, lifestyle, adherence risk factors.

CancerIQ Reach will be available on December 1, 2024.

Learn more about CancerIQ Reach at RSNA 2024

The launch of CancerIQ Reach coincides with RSNA 2024. Attendees can learn more about this offering by visiting the booth for iCAD, CancerIQ’s partner in AI-enabled mammography analysis and breast density assessment.

Exhibit Dates: December 1-4, 2024

Show Floor Hours: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM CST

Booth: 4747

About CancerIQ

CancerIQ is the only cancer-focused precision health platform that empowers healthcare providers to detect cancer earlier and prevent it altogether across all patient populations. Integrated directly into real-time EHR workflows, CancerIQ makes it easy to gather comprehensive patient data, automatically map it to the latest evidence-based guidelines, and expand access to personalized care plans, cutting-edge clinical solutions, and genomic innovations. CancerIQ co-founder and CEO Feyi Ayodele was recently named a Modern Healthcare Innovator for pioneering this transformative approach to cancer prevention, early detection and treatment. Learn more at canceriq.com, follow CancerIQ on X or LinkedIn.

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CORERO NETWORK SECURITY TAPS INDUSTRY VETERAN JUDSON THUERK TO LEAD CHANNEL STRATEGY IN THE AMERICAS

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MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Corero Network Security (AIM: CNS) (OTCQX: DDOSF), the distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection specialists, announces the addition of Judson Thuerk to the Channel and Alliances Team as the Channel Manager for the Americas.

“I am very excited to join Corero, especially at such a pivotal, high-growth moment. The company is clearly poised to become the de facto global leader in safeguarding critical infrastructure against evolving DDoS threats. Trusted partnerships are increasingly essential in today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape and Corero’s partners can expect my relentless commitment to driving mutual growth,” says Thuerk.

Thuerk is a veteran technology sales leader with more than 40 years of experience driving innovative go-to-market strategies and execution at companies such as Xerox, Digital Equipment Corp., Comdisco Disaster Recovery Services, Sungard, Symantec, EMC, Dell, and VMware. He most recently served in a client management role at Lydonia Technologies, a robotic processing automation and data-pipelining services firm.

“Jud’s success developing customer-first relationships that deliver positive business outcomes will bring immediate value to our trusted channel partners. We are thrilled to have him join the Corero team,” says Corey Still, Vice President, Strategic Alliances at Corero Network Security.

To learn more about Corero Network Security’s partner program or to become a partner, please visit https://www.corero.com/partners/.

About Corero Network Security
Corero Network Security is a leading provider of DDoS protection solutions, specializing in automatic detection and protection solutions with network visibility, analytics, and reporting tools. Corero’s technology protects against external and internal DDoS threats in complex edge and subscriber environments, ensuring internet service availability. With operational centers in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA, and Edinburgh, UK, Corero is headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market (ticker: CNS) and the US OTCQX Market (OTCQX: DDOSF). 

For more information, visit www.corero.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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