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 balance
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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 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 - 5d -
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
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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 - 6d -
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.Wired - 5d -
Dark Energy experiment shakes Einstein's theory of Universe
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European telescope studying the dark universe unveils new images of distant galaxies
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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 - 6d -
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Greenland votes for change but coalition talks will govern how it reacts to Trump | Miranda Bryant
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Russell Shorto returns to fascinating history of a unique city in Taking Manhattan, a book showing how New Amsterdam became New York. In lower Manhattan, at Pearl Street and Coenties Alley in the ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
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The latest Palworld update added several new features to the game, including the ability to change your armor appearance without affecting the armor's stats. This new feature is tied to a ...GameSpot - 5d -
Ukraine ceasefire: how might an end to fighting be enforced?
Satellite technology may help with the daunting task of monitoring violations along vast frontline. Ending a war is seldom straightforward. Even agreeing to a ceasefire comes with complications. ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Climate change drives surge in global energy demand
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U.S. Energy Secretary Pledges to Reverse Focus on Climate Change
To applause from oil and gas executives, Chris Wright said natural gas was preferable to renewable energy and climate change was a “side effect of building the modern world.”The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Understanding Trump's 2024 comeback
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Daniel Jeremiah mock drafts may hold clue to change in 49ers team building
Daniel Jeremiah's mock drafts have had some interesting picks for the 49ers that may hint at something new the team is doing with its roster.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
How to Get Computers—Before Computers Get You
If you don’t understand how digital tech is changing, you’ll be swallowed by it. From post-quantum algorithms and thermodynamic hardware to open source architectures and apocalypse-proof ...Wired - 2d -
Covid’s Long-Term Effects on the Lungs, Gut, Brain and More
Five years on, scientists are starting to understand how the virus can lead to long-term, sometimes invisible changes.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Rivals in dark as Lando Norris strikes gold with McLaren’s tyre alchemy
Muttering in pit lane over how F1 team have found such a sweet spot between aerodynamics and tyre wear. One race into the new Formula One season and the sport has been transfixed by how smartly ...The Guardian - 4d -
Lucid is looking for a new CEO. Why that may be a good thing.
Change afoot at Lucid might be a chance to play a bigger role in EVs and AI.MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
How a glass of recycled sewage helps on water shortages
From Nasa to Namibia, treated wastewater is a cheap and effective answer to scarcity, but the idea may be hard to swallowFinancial Times - 5d -
How US energy executives are navigating Trump’s America
Energy Source spoke with dozens of leaders at the annual CERAWeek conferenceFinancial Times - 6d -
Jimmies football working with new changes in spring camp
Mar. 20—JAMESTOWN — The University of Jamestown football team is back on the field at Charlotte and Gordon Hansen Stadium for the beginning stages of spring practices. The Jimmies' first day of ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected?
The government says changes to the welfare system will save £5bn and get people into work.BBC News - Mar. 19 -
Energy secretary orders investigation into Heathrow disruption – live
Miliband said he wanted ‘to understand any wider lessons to be learned on energy resilience for critical national infrastructure’. Willie Walsh , the International Air Transport Association ’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
The Eric Adams case may end in a corrupt miscarriage of justice
The strange official corruption case of New York City Mayor Eric Adams is about to draw to an abominable close.The Hill - Mar. 17 -
How a new focus changed Giannis' game and improved the Bucks' playoff outlook
Giannis Antetokounmpo has a new skill in hopes of a healthy playoff run: The midrange jumper.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
ClimateWatch: Exploring the connection between wildfires and climate change
In this episode of "ClimateWatch," CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at the impact wildfires have had on the United States and how climate change is playing a role.CBS News - 6d -
Dark clouds dull US rooftop solar prospects
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Fox host asks Trump whether he is 'comfortable' that 'Ukraine may not survive'
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GB Energy makes first investment with £110mn for clean energy
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Here are four ways Unrivaled could change the WNBA
Near the end of 2022, New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart took a meeting at a New York City steakhouse to hear an idea to change the landscape of professional women’s basketball. Stewart was ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14
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