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First images of the Black hole

Milky Way Black holes are among the most profound predictions of Einstein’s theory of general relativity. Originally studied as a mere mathematical consequence of the theory rather than as physically relevant objects, they soon became thought of as generic and sometimes inevitable outcomes of the gravitational collapse that initially forms a galaxy. In fact, most […]
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DEBATE OF THE DAY

Would you welcome a Ukrainian into your home? The Russian retreat has allowed a clearer picture to emerge of the huge amount of damage and destruction to lives and towns and villages seized during their push towards the capital. More than two million people have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion began. This is becoming […]
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Become a Waste Warrior

On April  22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation. By taking part in activities like picking up litter and planting trees, we’re making our world a happier, healthier place to live. Here are some ideas to help save the planet, anytime of the […]
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ORIGINS OF EARTH DAY

In the decades leading up to the first Earth Day, people were consuming vast amounts of leaded gas through massive and inefficient automobiles. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of the consequences from either the law or bad press. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity. Until this point, […]
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DEBATE OF THE DAY: Should we all learn sign language?

Amidst the endless noise and babble of modern life, hand gestures make people more attractive and powerful, says research into public speakers. One film was the clear favourite at the Oscars on Sunday night: The Power of the Dog. But when the moment came for Liza Minnelli to announce the Best Picture, the envelope contained […]
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Taiwan puppeteers look to NFT’s

A group of Taiwanese puppeteers are looking to use non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, to help bring their traditional art form into the modern era and keep it relevant for a new audience. NFTs are crypto assets representing a digital item such as an image, video, or even land in virtual worlds, with prices of some […]
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TOO SOON TO TREAT COVID 19 LIKE FLU WARNS WHO

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is on track to infect more than half of Europeans, but it should not yet be seen as a flu-like endemic illness, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. It comes after Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi suggested the UK could be one of the first countries to “transition” from […]
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NOVAK DJOKOVIC

HOW DID WE GET HERE?  Novak Djokovic intends to pursue a 10th Australian Open title as the first tennis major of the year begins on Monday. But before the Serbian player can turn his attention to breaking a 20-Grand Slam singles titles tie with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the world’s top-ranked men’s player must […]
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Sea Dragon: 180-Million-Year-Old Fossil of a Giant Sea Creature Discovered in the UK

Scientists have discovered a large sea creature’s fossilised remains from the bottom of a lagoon in England. Colloquially referred to as sea dragon, it is the only most complete fossil of the ancient sea creature obtained from the UK. The remains of the ichthyosaur—large extinct marine reptiles—were found in the Rutland Water Nature Reserve. A […]
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Explained: Does Omicron pose higher risks for infants than other variants?

Data from an area in South Africa hard-hit by the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has shown a high number of hospital admissions of infants under 2 years old, raising concerns that the variant may pose risks to young children. South African scientists have said they cannot yet confirm a link between Omicron and the […]