Evidence Grows That Dark Energy Changes Over Time
The latest Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument results fall short of the discovery threshold but strengthen evidence for dynamical dark energy.
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New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
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How will the universe end? A changing understanding of dark energy may provide a new answer
Scientists are homing in on the nature of a mysterious force called dark energy, and nothing short of the fate of the universe hangs in the balanceABC News - 5d -
How will the universe end? A changing understanding of dark energy may provide a new answer
Scientists are homing in on the nature of a mysterious force called dark energy, and nothing short of the fate of the universe hangs in the balanceABC News - 5d -
How will the universe end? A changing understanding of dark energy may provide a new answer
Scientists are homing in on the nature of dark energy. The big question is whether it's a constant force, which scientists have long thought, or whether the force is weakening.NBC News - 4d -
Dark Energy experiment shakes Einstein's theory of Universe
New research could force a fundamental rethink of the nature of space and time.BBC News - 5d -
Dark energy: mysterious cosmic force appears to be weakening, say scientists
Findings could open up possibility the universe will end in a reverse big bang or ‘big crunch’, say cosmologists. Explainer: Is dark energy destined to dominate the universe? Dark energy, the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Supreme Court rejects Texas death row inmate's appeal over DNA evidence
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Climate change drives surge in global energy demand
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Amazon, Google and Meta support tripling of nuclear capacity by 2050
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Passive investing wins again
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U.S. Energy Secretary Pledges to Reverse Focus on Climate Change
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Chris Mason: Uncertainty over benefits changes could go on for some time
It could be some time before people know how they may be affected by the government's benefits overhaul.BBC News - 6d -
Starfield On PS5 Still Not Confirmed But New Evidence Emerges
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Dark clouds dull US rooftop solar prospects
Longer interest rates and a president hostile to clean energy are a toxic combinationFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
In his own words: Pope Francis' views on resigning changed over time
Pope Francis has entered his fourth week in the hospital with double pneumonia, increasingly handing off his day-to-day duties to cardinals as questions swirl about the near and long-term future of ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Astronomers Get ‘More Than a Hint’ That Dark Energy Isn’t What They Thought
New data further challenge the best scientific theory of the history and the structure of the universe. But a separate recent result reinforces it.The New York Times - 5d -
Federal cuts impact plans to grow Texas grid; advanced energy options face delays
A push toward a "Golden Era of American Energy Dominance" could be delayed due to budget cuts and defunding efforts in the federal government, potentially causing delays in the development of new ...The Hill - 5d -
New evidence changes timeline of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's last days
Actor Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, called a medical concierge service in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Feb. 11 -- one day after authorities previously reported her last known activity, and two ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
21 House Republicans ask leadership to limit changes to energy tax credits in reconciliation
A group of 21 House Republicans is asking a key committee to limit changes to energy tax credits passed under Democrats as the GOP seeks to overhaul the U.S. tax code. In a new letter dated ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
DC’s baseless lawsuit against energy producers must be dismissed
These are ridiculous attempts to assign a small number of energy producers sole responsibility for a complex worldwide concern and the alleged climate change damages associated with it.The Hill - 6h -
Dark days ahead in Rochester if Daylight Savings Time ends
Mar. 15—Dear Answer Man: Please make time for this one. If Minnesota is forced to stop having Daylight Savings Time in the summer (and so the sun would set an hour earlier than previous summers), ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Soaring energy bills put Albanese on defensive in Australian election
Opposition blames government’s renewable energy policy for higher prices amid concerns over cost of livingFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
Time for a change? Your views on Scotland's Six Nations campaign
Scotland fans, we asked for your views on Scotland's final Six Nations match against France, and the tournament as a whole. It's time for a shake up and time for a change; I'm fed up of finishing ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Sen. Schumer faces growing calls to step aside for new leadership
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is defiant as there are growing calls for him to step aside to make way for new leadership in the Democratic party. “We need new leadership, and the time is ...NBC News - 1d -
North Sea collision: ship’s master arrested as fears grow for marine life
Police launch criminal investigation while local leaders call on Starmer to prevent environmental catastrophe. Police have detained the master of the container ship Solong as experts voiced growing ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Supreme Court turns away bid to block state climate change lawsuits
A group of Republican-led states sought to block lawsuits brought by a group of Democratic-led states that seek to hold energy companies accountable for climate change.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
A big thank you to Reform for the comic relief in dark times
Very public squabble between Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe has been a joy to witness – even if predictable. These past few weeks have been grim. The world hasn’t felt less safe in decades. European ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Lizzo makes comeback after 'dark' time amid legal battles
The US singer tells crowds in LA she went through a period where she "didn't want to live any more".BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Turkey warns against growing street protests over detained Istanbul mayor
Turkey’s government warned against “illegal” calls from the main opposition for street protests over the detention of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.NBC News - 4d -
Dark economic clouds loom over Trump and the GOP: From the Politics Desk
President Donald Trump’s economic approach is putting members of his administration and Republicans in Congress on the defensive as the stock market continues to struggleNBC News - Mar. 13 -
Turkey’s protests over Istanbul mayor grow into ‘fight about democracy’
Anger over detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu becomes a touchstone for opposing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. When demonstrators gathered at Istanbul’s city hall last week in outrage at the arrest of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Women With Postpartum Depression Experienced Brain Changes During Pregnancy, Study Finds
The research constitutes some of the first evidence that the condition is associated with modifications in the brain before childbirth.The New York Times - Mar. 5 -
Southwest Airlines Just Made a Bunch More Changes, and This Time They’re Actually Smart
There’s only one thing worse than changing your business model: changing it halfway.Inc. - 1d -
Social Security says it will no longer accept bank changes over the phone
Those who need to change their direct deposit information with Social Security will have to do it online or in-person.The Hill - Mar. 14 -
What would change if daylight saving time became permanent?
For the next eight months, most of us will be observing daylight saving time. But what if this became our permanent time?The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Layoffs and Unemployment Grow Among College Graduates
The unemployment rate for college graduates has risen faster than for other workers over the past few years. How worried should they be?The New York Times - 10h -
America’s maritime industry can’t handle a clean energy future
We must address the twin demands of growing our commercial shipbuilding capacity along with our merchant fleet and increasing our ability to speed up military vessel construction.The Hill - Mar. 17 -
GOP chairs 'very concerned' over report of Trump changing military commands
The Republican chairs of the House and Senate Armed Services committees issued a joint statement on Wednesday criticizing the idea of the U.S. drastically changing its military combatant command ...The Hill - 5d -
U.S. stocks fall as recession fears grow
The Dow Jones shed nearly 900 points on Monday as tariffs, mounting federal layoffs and consumer confidence started to weigh on the economy. Adding to the chaos is the potential for another ...CBS News - Mar. 10
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