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Rapa Nui (Easter Island) Moai weighing tens of tons were quarried of Rano Raraku tuff and transported kilometers across the island. Researchers have proposed at least five different methods for achieving this re-location. However, no previous studies have considered the structural engineering limitations of the moai transport methods themselves. This paper applies structural engineering analysis to the moai transport methods proposed by Heyerdahl, (Hunt&Lippo, Pavel), Mulloy, Love, and Van Tilburg. This event will be held on Zoom. Make sure to register by 4 p.m. on March 10. Proceeds from our Living Room Lecture series help provide critical support for the care of Center collections and programs for all ages. Date: Thursday, March 10, 2022 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Online on Zoom Cost: Pay what you wish

These are just some of the chilling accounts from Ukrainians in Kherson after 8 1/2 months under Russian occupation.

A hospital's cost calculator said her procedure would be $1,400 for patients without insurance. Instead, the bill was almost $18,000 and, her part was more than $5,000 — the balance of her deductible.

The Philadelphia Eagles were the league's most complete team this year, but Kansas City had its best offense by far. Plus, look out for a pair of brothers and a historic quarterback matchup.

Exciting news, Legion fans! The San Diego Legion is headed into the playoffs this weekend, battling the Seattle Seawolves for a winning title in the Western Conference Semifinals. The thrilling Major League Rugby playoff game will take place this Sunday, at 7 p.m. PT. Fans are invited to cheer on the Legion with $5 pints of Legion Lager at the official watch party at Ballast Point Miramar. The watch party will start 30 minutes before kick-off. The match can also be streamed on FS2. Established in 2017, San Diego Legion is part of Major League Rugby (MLR), comprising 13 professional teams, featuring 12 from the United States and one in Canada. San Diego Legion Rugby – Just like all the sports you know, only better. Our Mission: To make the culture and sport of rugby accessible to the local community, while also providing a conduit for education, inspiration, and leadership through rugby. For the latest San Diego Legion news and updates, follow along at www.sdlegion.com or on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. #WeAreLegion

More than three years after his tweet, the U.S. government has formally declassified the image from one of its most powerful spy satellites.

Charities in Ukraine are overwhelmed by the millions of refugees who've been forced from their homes and are looking for safe places to stay.

Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Magnificent, wild and culturally rich, Zambia is everything you think Africa is and more. Joseph flies into the South Luangwa National Park for astonishing wildlife and cultural encounters. Along the great Zambezi River, he canoes through "Hippo City," visits with a pride of lions, and journeys to Victoria Falls.

'The Big Boss' took a genre from working-class neighborhoods and turned it into a commercial powerhouse. But as the trailblazer retires, reggaeton meets a new moment for rebellion and experimentation.

During his early years in the House, Rep. Jordan pressured Republican leaders to move to the right. Now as Judiciary chairman, he is a key architect in Speaker McCarthy's oversight agenda this year.