The Guardian today: Macron to face Le Pen after first round of French presidential election

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the guardian today Monday 24 Apr 2017 Headlines More » Macron to face Le Pen after first round of French presidential election Traditional left and right ruling parties kicked out of race with independent centrist and far-right leaders pulling ahead Corbyn hits back at Blair after former PM's call to put party allegiances aside London-born children of EU couple win residency a week after refusal Arthur Collins charged over acid attack in east London nightclub George Osborne accused of disrespect for MPs' rules over Standard job Abdelbaset al-Megrahi's family to appeal Lockerbie conviction General election 2017 More » Ukip to campaign to ban burqa and sharia courts, says Paul Nuttall Party leader says security situation means 'you need to see people's faces' and that the move 'is all about integration' Most viewed in last 24 hours More » French presidential election: Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen go to second round – as it happened Independent Macron projected to have taken around 23% of vote with Front National leader Le Pen on roughly 22%; conservative François Fillon concedes French election results 2017 - as they come in Allow me to womansplain the problem with gendered language | Arwa Mahdawi Trump push for border wall threatens to cause government shutdown Line of Duty recap: series four, episode five – Roz Huntley, life-ruiner Lionel Messi sinks Real Madrid in thriller to keep Barcelona in race Sport More » Tennis must not allow Ilie Nastase to volley away his latest indiscretions | Sean Ingle Arsène Wenger hails Arsenal's mental strength after reaching FA Cup final Vunipola brothers keep good times rolling as Saracens aim for glory Comment is free More » This is a French presidential election like no other | Sonia Delesalle-Stolper We want a great leader to save us. But people are where the power is | Zoe Williams Scientists are armed with the truth. But to win this culture war, they'll need more than that | Anne Perkins Culture More » Trump: 100 days that shook the world – and the activists fighting back Nicholas Hytner: 'I've always thought of theatre as a cure for loneliness' Sophie Okonedo: 'My body is my barometer – my instincts are physical' Business More » BHS crash sets trend for a chain of closures on UK high streets Bill sets out plan to tackle 'extortionate' UK overdraft fees Technology More » Five of the best sports watches Citroën C3 car review – 'How many times do you intend to crash this car?' Travel More » Island hopping in Greece's Dodecanese Concrete thinking's in fashion at Brussels' brutalist Jam Hotel Life and style More » I'm concerned that my children are no longer employable It's time to see things differently… to improve your life | Beau Lotto Football Comment is free Environment

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Antarctic Research Full Proposal Deadline Date: May 23, 2017 Program Guidelines: NSF 17-543   The U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) supports scientific research in Antarctica and provides operational research support. The NSF Office of Polar Programs Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) supports research to: 1) expand fundamental knowledge of the Antarctic region, 2) improve understanding of interactions between the Antarctic region and global earth systems, and 3) utilize the unique characteristics of the Antarctic continent as an observing platform. Antarctic fieldwork is supported for ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5519&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF Upcoming Due Dates item.   Follow NSF:    Save Save This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111

Join Fraser and Friends for a COSMOS Marathon on Monday

New post on Universe Today Join Fraser and Friends for a COSMOS Marathon on Monday by Fraser Cain Click here on Monday, April 24th at 12:00 pm PST to join the livestream. Remember COSMOS, with Carl Sagan? Of course you do. If you're fascinated with space and astronomy like me, then the original COSMOS must have had a pivotal impact on your enthusiasm for all things space. And not just space, but all things science. I don't think it's an understatement to say that Carl Sagan completely changed the paradigm for what it means to be a science communicator. He revealed the discoveries made by astronomers, and made them accessible to a general audience - and he took a lot of heat for it. Carl Sagan Unfortunately, Carl Sagan died of cancer in 1996, years before his time. He changed the world, but he never got to stick around and see his impact echoing through the Internet as it has today. When I started Universe Today in 1999, it was because the ideas in Pale Blue Dot resonated so deeply with me. I wanted to dedicate my life to understanding and teaching the world about space. And I'm always sad that I never got a chance to meet with him, and tell him how much of an influence he had on my career. Demon Haunted World taught me to be a skeptic. I've had an idea kicking around for years now. I've always wanted to watch the entire COSMOS series with a bunch of my space friends, and do a live commentary. Partly to update the science, partly to reflect on Sagan's influence, and partly to just hang out with a bunch of friends and be silly. But I could never figure out how I could navigate the copyright issues to be able to broadcast something based on COSMOS. And Ann Druyan would kill me. Well, my friends at Twitch.tv have decided to grant my wish, and they're going to be running a COSMOS marathon on Monday, April 24, 2017 at 12:00 pm PST. Not only that, but they're encouraging other livestreamers to co-stream the show, and do exactly what I've always wanted to do - provide a commentary. Carl Sagan. 1934-1996 The challenge is that it's a marathon, which means they're going to run all 13 episodes back to back. 13 hours of watching COSMOS with my friends, chatting about the show, answering questions, and having fun. I'm up for it. But then, I'm a glutton for punishment. So, if you're interested in the raw Twitch stream and all the other cool events that Twitch has planned over the next week, check out their announcement. And if you want to join me for some or all of the COSMOS marathon, follow fcain on Twitch. I'll be starting up my livestream when the main feed goes live. And in theory, I'll be sticking around until the whole thing ends 13 hours later. Over the course of the livestream, I'll be joined by many of my space and astronomy journalist friends. Like Dr. Ian O'Neill, Morgan Rehnberg, Nancy Atkinson, Dr. Brian Koberlein, and Dr. Paul Matt Sutter. Hang out with us, ask questions, chat about your memories and experiences with Carl Sagan's COSMOS. I'll see you on Monday! Fraser Cain | April 23, 2017 at 10:06 pm | URL: http://wp.me/p1CHIY-zar Comment    See all comments Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser:  https://www.universetoday.com/135187/join-fraser-friends-cosmos-marathon-monday/

The Guardian today - Australia edition

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the guardian today - Australia edition Monday 24 Apr 2017 Headlines More » French presidential election: Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen set for final round showdown – live Independent Macron projected to have taken around 23% of vote with Front National leader Le Pen on roughly 22%; conservative François Fillon concedes Liberal boss declines to warn off challengers to Kelly O'Dwyer Samuel Johnson wins Gold Logie for Molly – then Meldrum ambushes speech Labor demands Peter Dutton apologise for 'outrageous' comments on Manus violence Coalition rises slightly in Newspoll after focus on migration and citizenship Government backs down on cuts to community legal centres Sport More » Melbourne City's desperately timid ending is a microcosm of their slump | Jonathan Howcroft It often pays to be sceptical of the AFL's social responsibility epiphany | Craig Little Super Netball players stand united as low key protests make feelings known Tennis must not allow Ilie Nastase to volley away his latest indiscretions | Sean Ingle Illinois college student killed after being struck during hammer-throw event Culture More » Raw director Julia Ducournau on how to make a horror film as creepy as possible The X-Files to return for a new 10-episode season in 2017 Bad//Dreems: Gutful review – cementing the long awaited revival of brash protest rock Comment is free More » The incredible shrinking Malcolm gets even smaller spouting 'Australian values' | Greg Jericho S-Town never justifies its voyeurism, and that makes it morally indefensible | Gay Alcorn Turnbull and Dutton are appealing to racist attitudes for base political purposes | Kristina Keneally Life and style More » Intersex and proud: model Hanne Gaby Odiele on finally celebrating her body Feel the burn: why do we love chilli? The Nordic Guide to Living 10 Years Longer by Dr Bertil Marklund – digested read Technology More » Five of the best sports watches Citroën C3 car review – 'How many times do you intend to crash this car?' Science More » Almost untreatable superbug CPE poses serious threat to patients, doctors warn Scientists prepare for protest: 'the march should be a starting point' Environment More » Sharks: deter rather than cull, says Western Australia premier Shark inquiry told culling and drum lines would not reduce number of deaths Video More » Dutton stands by account of Manus Island violence on ABC's Insiders – video Thousands rally around the world for 'March for Science' – video Pence and Turnbull call on China to put pressure on North Korea – video Most viewed in last 24 hours More » Trump push for border wall threatens to cause government shutdown Officials uncertain whether president would sign bill without money for wall, with congressional deal to fund government expiring at midnight on Friday Allow me to womansplain the problem with gendered language | Arwa Mahdawi Corbyn hits back at Blair after former PM's call to put party allegiances aside The day I brought a martini to Courtney Love French election results 2017 - as they come in Arthur Collins charged over acid attack in east London nightclub Sport Culture Comment is free Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396