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From divvy to dinlo: index of insults aims to record Britain’s diverse dialects

University of Sheffield academics hope to create ‘vivid, honest record’ of regional swearwords in act of preservation

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15

A dark energy tool just created the most comprehensive 3D map of our universe ever: 'This is a major paradigm shift'

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument has completed its five-year mission to build the most comprehensive 3D map of the universe to date — but its exploration of the universe continues.

Space · Apr 15

Interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is spraying tons of water into space every second. Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE discovers

The Jupiter-bound spacecraft JUICE spotted the interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS spraying enough water into space to fill 70 swimming pools a day.

Space · Apr 15

See Comet PanSTARRS glow above a false dawn in stunning new photo

The comet is already visible to the naked eye ahead of its perihelion passage on April 19.

Space · Apr 15

A worst-case solar storm could trigger panic buying and public unrest, report warns

Scientists warn that extreme space weather could influence human behavior, from panic buying to protests and misinformation.

Space · Apr 15

Happy World Quantum Day! What is Quantum Computing and How Can It Affect Me?

Quantum computing advances are improving stability and error correction, bringing practical machines closer and raising future impacts for security and science.

International Business Times UK · Apr 15

Treasure trove of broken pottery reveals remarkable details of everyday life in ancient Egypt

Inscriptions found include notes on exercises by schoolchildren, religious texts, and certificates for the quality of sacrificial animals

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Hidden treasures: Spanish archaeologists discover trove of ancient shipwrecks in Bay of Gibraltar

Researchers identify wrecks at the bottom of the sea from as far back as fifth century BC, from Europe and beyond

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15

SpaceX launches two Starlink satellite groups 19 hours apart

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets 19 hours apart, both carrying batches of Starlink satellites. The liftoffs took place from Florida and California on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (by local time zone).

Space · Apr 15

Plantwatch: the cactus that lures bats with its fuzzy acoustic hat

In eastern Brazil, Coleocephalocereus goebelianus towers above surrounding plants, making its beacon even clearer

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15