Apr 14 - Top Stories This Week

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Cosmic gorilla effect could blind detection of aliens Are rational and methodical searches for extraterrestrial intelligence overlooking "the gorilla in the room"? Giant sun tornadoes aren't spinning Images make them look as if they're spinning, but new research says no. Why rainbows are curved Plus check out the many beautiful rainbow images in this post! Whoa! New and giant telescopes ahead Amazing new machines for observing the universe, both from space and from Earth. Top 10 things about brown recluse spiders It's their active season. Hubble finds an Einstein ring The arcs you see at the center of this image are created by the light of distant galaxies. Look up: It's a satellite! "I use the Heavens Above astronomy site or the Starry Night app to check on satellites ... they are fun to spot." How the moon reveals the sun's mass Using the moon's orbit as a baseline to find the mass of our sun. Tonight … Spica, guide star to Omega Centauri Omega Centauri is the largest and finest star cluster visible to the eye alone from the Northern Hemisphere. Binoculars or a telescope show even more. A dark sky is best!

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Latest news from Parliament

Committee starts taking evidence on post-Brexit UK-EU relations 13-04-2018 04:06 PM BST EU Committee hears evidence on Tuesday 17 April 2018 at 3.00pm   The following link will allow you to view a copy of the latest news items.   Follow us:     This service is provided to you at no charge by United Kingdom Parliament. Sent on behalf of the UK Parliament website by GovDelivery. This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: United Kingdom Parliament · Houses of Parliament · London SW1A 0AA, United Kingdom · 020 7219 3000

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Security 14-04-2018 08:00 AM CEST Recent terrorist attacks in the EU have raised concerns about security among European citizens. What needs to be put in place to protect us and enhance our security? What technological measures are already in use, and how can technology further secure our safety? How can we identify common threats and develop a common response? QUESTIONS? STAY CONNECTED  Contact Us | This email was sent on behalf of the European Parliament · Bât. Altiero Spinelli · 60 rue Wiertz / Wiertzstraat 60 · B-1047 - Bruxelles/Brussels  · Belgium · Phone: +32(0)2 28 42111

Breaking: What we know about the U.S. airstrikes on Syria

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Following U.S.-led airstrikes on Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin called the attack an "act of aggression" and will call for an emergency meeting of the United Nations' Security Council. British Prime Minister Theresa May said the attack "sends a clear message" about the use of chemical weapons. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108

The Guardian today: Syria latest: Russia warns of 'consequences' after Trump launches air strikes – live updates

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the guardian today Saturday 14 Apr 2018 Syria air strikes More » Syria latest: Russia warns of 'consequences' after Trump launches air strikes – live updates US, UK and France take part in precision strikes on targets associated with chemical weapons in the wake of gas attack on Douma Syria: US, UK and France launch air strikes in response to chemical attack Trump's attack on Syria is not without risk – but it's not world war three 'Insulting': Russia furious over Syria attacks, as politician likens Trump to Hitler 'No alternative': Theresa May sends British jets to join air strikes on Syria Headlines More » PM among cabinet members earning money as landlords Exclusive: senior politicians such as Theresa May and Boris Johnson make thousands of pounds a year renting property Vote Leave broke spending limits on industrial scale, says former staffer UK rows back on plans to promote gay rights at Commonwealth summit Google loses landmark 'right to be forgotten' case Russia tested nerve agent on door handles before Skripal attack, UK dossier claims Jackson and Olding to leave Ulster rugby after rape acquittal Most viewed in last 24 hours More » I've been an NHS doctor for five years. The Home Office wants to deport me Dr Luke Ong was five months away from becoming a GP when he made a simple error with his application to remain in the UK Supermarkets using cheaper ingredients in own-brand pesto Five-storey blue penis causes uproar among Stockholm residents Week of Mediterranean weather to banish UK's winter blues Tim Dowling: this is my wife's favourite sort of family holiday Pep Guardiola claims Manchester City could fail to win Premier League Sport More » Commonwealth Games 2018 day 10: athletics, cycling, boxing and more – live! Grand National's trio of female jockeys focus on victory, not history Ellis Genge: 'I was a lot angrier when I was 18 than I am now' Comment is free More » There's no good option in Syria. But there's a way to make Assad pay | Jonathan Freedland Schools can't work miracles. But with a little help, parents can | Gaby Hinsliff An attack on Syria could be disastrous. But the warmongers won't be told | Owen Jones Culture More » What will you be reading next year? A roundup of London book fair Dua Lipa review – bouncing, ballads and full-bore pop bangers Director Sergei Loznitsa on Russia: 'It's hard to change the mentality of a nation' Business More » Jaguar Land Rover to cut 1,000 jobs after 'slump due to Brexit' Klépierre walks away from £5bn offer for Hammerson Technology More » Apple threatens leakers with criminal action in leaked memo – report Tesla email reveals company's effort to silence an alleged victim with cash Travel More » 20 great lake and mountain holidays in Europe Valletta on view: Malta's capital shows off its cultural side Life and style More » What I wore this week: the best cardigan on the high street | Jess Cartner-Morley After giving birth to my first child, I wondered: would I ever want sex again?

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