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The behaviour of the universe on the largest scales is being examined through weak gravitational lensing, a method that may confirm or challenge the long-standing Cosmological Principle. This principle, which asserts that the universe is both homogeneous and isotropic, underpins the Standard Model of Cosmology. If inconsistencies are detected, fundamental assumptions about the universe’s structure
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Elon Musk’s X has agreed to pay Donald Trump about $10m (£8m) after suspending his accounts following the 2021 US Capitol riot by his supporters, according to reports. The payment follows a $25m (£20m) deal the US president’s lawyers struck with Meta Platforms – the owner of Facebook and Instagram – last month. Mr Trump
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Audrey Hepburn and glam rock musician Marc Bolan are among the stars being honoured with blue plaques celebrating their “profound impact”. Plaques will also honour novelist Barbara Pym, artist Graham Sutherland, ballerina Alicia Markova and Jamaican writer and campaigner Una Marson. The blue plaque scheme has been running since 1866. Hepburn’s plaque will go up
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Naya Rivera’s ex-boyfriend Ryan Dorsey has – for the first time – shared details from the day she died. Speaking to People, the 41-year-old actor said that “the last thing she said was his [her son’s] name, and then she went under, and he didn’t see her anymore”. The Glee actress, 33, died after drowning
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A significant increase in global rocket launches was observed in 2024, with 259 recorded liftoffs. This marked the fourth consecutive year of growth in spaceflight activity, with launch attempts occurring approximately every 34 hours. Multiple factors contributed to this rise, including increased commercial satellite deployments, national security initiatives, and a growing emphasis on independent launch
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A significant solar storm that occurred in May 2024 led to the formation of two temporary radiation belts around Earth, as confirmed by satellite data. The discovery was made when a dormant satellite resumed operations after months of inactivity. The storm, which was among the most intense geomagnetic disturbances since 1989, resulted in widespread auroral
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Scarlett Johansson has condemned the use of AI after her likeness was used in a viral video of celebrities condemning Kanye West’s antisemitism. The AI-generated clip shows celebrities such as Johansson, Ben Stiller, Mila Kunis and Steven Spielberg wearing white T-shirts featuring the Star of David inside a hand sticking up its middle finger above
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A leak inquiry will take place following reports that economic growth forecasts have been reduced by the government’s financial watchdog. Bloomberg reported that the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) had reduced its growth forecasts in data sent to Chancellor Rachel Reeves last week. Reduced growth could force the government to cut further spending or increase
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A new generation of robotic insects has been developed with the ability to fly significantly longer than previous models. Researchers have created a design that enhances endurance, agility, and structural efficiency, allowing these robotic insects to support artificial pollination on a much larger scale. The advancement is expected to improve agricultural yields while reducing environmental
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The UK economy grew fractionally during the final three months of 2024, according to early official figures, which ease the immediate risk of a recession. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a 0.1% rise in gross domestic product (GDP) during the fourth quarter, with only a recovery for growth in Christmas spending and manufacturing
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