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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain India’s solar observation mission on Saturday entered the Sun’s orbit after a four-month journey, the latest success for the space exploration ambitions of the world’s most populous nation. The Aditya-L1 mission was launched in September and is carrying an array of instruments to measure and observe the Sun’s outermost layers. India’s science and technology minister Jitendra Singh said on social media that the probe had reached its final orbit “to discover the mysteries of Sun-Earth connection”. The United States and the European Space Agency have sent numerous probes to the center of the solar system, beginning…

The orca washed up on Brighton beach near the aquarium on May 21, 1935 after it was believed to have been hit by a ship – according to the historic cetacean strandings report made at the time. She has been the largest object in the Booth Museum’s collection since for researchers and nature buffs alike – and it has made a return following a tour on the Monsters of the Deep exhibition. The skeleton in place at the museum (Image: Brighton Museums) It took a team of nine people to carry the 18 metre-long skeleton into the museum in Dyke Road…

Location : The A14 eastbound between junctions J2 Kelmarsh and J3 Rothwell. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:45 and 10:00 on 7 January 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 7 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. Source link

The main rate of national insurance was today cut by two percentage points, from 12 per cent to 10 per cent. The move, announced in last year’s autumn statement, was hailed by the Conservatives but Labour called it a “raw deal” and economists said many households are still facing the burden of high taxes. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the pre-election cut means families with two earners are nearly £1,000 better off. Ministers have previously said cutting the main rate for employees is a tax cut worth £450 for the average employee on £35,400 in 2024/25. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who…

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Today’s job market is a tale of two worlds. While some sectors enjoy bountiful wage raises, others are taking a cautious approach to payroll planning. Now, new research finds that the divide will become even more pronounced this year.Based on a survey of UK businesses, Startups has analysed the sectors poised for significant pay increases in 2024. Leading the pack is the technology sector, where 80% of firms feel confident they can match employee pay expectations.At the other end of the spectrum is hospitality, where thin margins mean that one fifth of restaurants and cafes will struggle to increase wages…

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In a recent tragic incident, approximately 100 elephants in Africa perished due to inadequate access to water. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) issues a warning that around 2.5 billion people worldwide could face water scarcity by 2025. In the face of water shortages affecting not only human society but also the entire ecological community due to the climate crisis, it becomes crucial to adopt comprehensive measures for managing water quality and quantity to avert such pressing challenges. A research team led by Professor Jonghun Kam and PhD candidate Kwang-Hun Lee from the Division of Environmental Science and Engineering at…

Or have we all had enough plonk to last us till next December? I doubt it, as Napoleon says “nothing makes the future look so rosy as to contemplate it through a glass of Chambertin”. Talking of rosy futures, do you know what star sign you are? I don’t remember ever having any lessons on astrology at school but I know I’m Libran. Where did I learn it from? I always find myself turning to my two favourite soothsayers at this time of year, Russell Grant and Nostradamus, to find out what the new year has in store. Russell tells…

Location : The A23 southbound between the junctions with the M23 and the A272 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:30 and 08:45 on 7 January 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 7 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. Source link