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Discovery of rotating disc surrounding star in another galaxy a ‘special moment’

Findings could help astronomers understand more about how stars are born.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

Gaza's future: What happens after Israel-Hamas war ends?

In this edition of Perspective, we take a wider look at the war in Gaza, asking whether Israel has a plan for the "day after". Can Hamas be defeated, both militarily and psychologically? And does the displacement of Palestinians constitute ethnic cleansing? FRANCE 24's Nadia Massih speaks to academic and…

France 24 · Nov 20, 2023

Gaza Update: as the world debates 'ceasefires' and 'pauses', Israel is silent on the 'day after'

I spent several hours on Wednesday night wrestling over how we could best cover the raid by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital. My initial plan was to get an expert in international law to write a piece about the legality of such a raid under the…

The Conversation · Nov 16, 2023

Flamingo Simulations Shed Light On Universe’s Evolution

Largest-ever 'supercomputer' simulation probes Universe's evolution from Big Bang to present day

Zenger · Oct 25, 2023

Biggest ever supercomputer simulation to investigate universe’s evolution

The project, dubbed Flamingo, calculated the evolution of all components of the universe.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

Plants or bookcases as backdrop on video call really do impress, study finds

Durham University researchers also found novelty backgrounds lowered perceptions of trust and competency

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

Lack of diversity in teaching in England means minority ethnic pupils miss out

Exclusive: Pupils in north-east and London most likely to never have a teacher of similar ethnicity, study finds

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023

Birds Slow To Respond To Climate Change, Surprising Study Finds

European breeding birds shift range at slower pace than expected, highlighting importance of local populations

Zenger · Jul 20, 2023

Pub chain fined £1.5m after 'amazing' student is crushed outside Durham nightclub

Olivia Burt died after a decorative screen outside of Missoula in Durham city centre fell to the ground while she was queuing

Chronicle Live · Jul 7, 2023

Heartbroken parents of student who died at Durham bar tell of 'never ending nightmare'

Stonegate Pub Company which owned former bar Missoula has been convicted of a health and safety breach

Chronicle Live · Jul 6, 2023