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How the West watched most historic solar eclipse since 1999
Thousands of people across the West of England gathered on Wednesday evening to watch a partial solar eclipse, with more than 90% of the Sun obscured by the Moon. It was the greatest solar coverage visible from the UK since the total eclipse in 1999, making it a notable once-in-a-generation event. Crowds assembled at locations…
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Palestinian students, staff allege discrimination at Columbia
Palestinian students, faculty and alumni are suing Columbia University for discrimination, alleging the school fostered a “hostile campus climate” and unfairly targeted them with disciplinary investigations following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on Israel. In the lawsuit, filed Monday in New York County court, four students and one faculty member argue that Columbia deliberately…
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Spectre rears its ugly head again as researchers show some RISC-V chips are susceptible
Eight years on, we’re still paying to hide the future glimpsed during speculative execution
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US boosts drone surveillance as flesh-eating screwworms spread in Texas
Hundreds of Homeland Security drones retasked to survey wildlife and livestock.
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Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war
Eurovision organisers have introduced rules preventing a country involved in an armed conflict from hosting the contest if it wins. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said the measures are intended to improve clarity, protect artists and maintain a safe, welcoming event. Under the changes, the EBU may order an independent security assessment of a winning…
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Yorkshire crowds gather for ‘incredible’ eclipse
Crowds across Yorkshire gathered to watch a major solar eclipse, described by attendees as an incredible and once-in-a-generation experience. The event mattered both as a rare astronomical spectacle and as an opportunity for families, enthusiasts and scientists to share an interest in astronomy safely. About 200 people joined the York Astronomical Society at Beetle Bank…
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Crowds across southern England watch partial solar eclipse
Crowds across southern England gathered at beaches, parks, observatories and high viewpoints to watch a partial solar eclipse, during which the Moon obscured around 90% of the Sun. The event drew widespread public interest because the next partial eclipse visible from the UK is not expected until 2050, while a total solar eclipse is not…
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Subnautica 2 now has a beta update branch, letting players try out patches before they’re finished, but beware, your saves won’t carry over
Subnautica 2 has added an opt-in experimental beta branch on Steam, allowing players to test upcoming updates before they reach the main Early Access version. The move gives developers a way to identify problems ahead of wider releases, but players are warned that these builds may contain serious bugs and that progress made there cannot…
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The race to save thousands of animals
A BBC Witness History report recalls the emergency effort to rescue wildlife threatened by the creation of the Itaipu dam on the Paraná River between Brazil and Paraguay. The operation mattered because the dam’s reservoir flooded large areas of habitat, leaving thousands of animals at risk of drowning or being stranded. Rescuers worked to capture…
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Clearing: How to get the most out of it and beat the mad scramble on results day
The article is presented as a guide to university Clearing, advising prospective students on how to navigate the process quickly and make informed choices on exam results day. Clearing matters because it offers applicants who miss their offers, change plans or apply late another route into higher education, but available courses can change rapidly. The…