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This 'tarantula' in space could teach us the secrets of dark matter

The SuperBIT telescope recently flew to the edge of the atmosphere on a football field-sized balloon. Its first images may start to unveil the true nature of dark matter.

Space

Brits take incredible pictures of 60m-year-old galaxies using huge space balloon

Balloon-based versus space telescopes cost less than launching a large telescope

Wales Online

UK citizenship test 'like a bad pub quiz' - see bizarre facts people expected to know

A study by Durham University warns the Life in the UK citizenship test is littered with errors and out-of-date information as it called for an urgent shake-up

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UK citizenship test unfit for purpose and 'not making the grade', Durham University report finds

The Government's 'Life in the UK' citizenship test has been branded still "like a bad pub quiz" in a new report by Durham University's Professor Thom Brooks

Chronicle Live

Durham University scientists discover ultramassive black hole '30 billion times the mass of the sun'

Researchers say it is the first black hole every found using a method called gravitational lensing

Chronicle Live

Astronomers detect rare 'ultramassive' black hole, about 33 billion times the mass of the Sun, using gravitational lensing

Astronomers making use of a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing have discovered a black hole about 33 billion times the mass of the Sun.

ABC News

Scientists discover black hole nearly 33 billion times bigger than the Sun

Scientists from Durham University have discovered one of the largest black holes ever detected in the universe, and it’s 32.7 billion times bigger than the Sun.

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Scientists find ultra massive black hole 33 billion times the mass of the Sun

Scientists from Durham University believe the gargantuan black hole is one of the biggest ever found.

Daily Mirror

Scientists discover ultramassive black hole ‘30bn times the mass of the Sun’

It is one of the biggest black holes ever found, scientists say

Evening Standard

Ultramassive black hole '33 billion times the mass of the Sun' discovered

Ultramassive black holes are the most massive objects in the universe.

Wales Online

Scientists discover ultramassive black hole ’30bn times the mass of the Sun’

It is one of the biggest black holes ever found, scientists say.

The Independent UK

Stalker obsessed with Durham University student bombarded her with unwanted gifts

Lonely Kaichen Ma, 21, left the woman feeling 'powerless and scared' during a campaign of stalking

Chronicle Live

Oldest fossils of mysterious animal group are really seaweeds, study suggests

The findings mean Bryozoans are millions of years younger than previously thought.

The Independent UK

Brexit caused small boats crisis in English Channel, report finds

Rishi Sunak should admit ‘main factor’ behind problem so he can fix it, says Durham University study

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Secrets of Auckland Castle's Medieval history to be revealed on BBC2's Digging for Britain

The County Durham castle is the star of the BBC2 show on Sunday February 12 - though the episode is available to watch now on iPlayer

Zenger

Vikings Brought Their Own Animals When They Invaded

Viking kings held their own horses and hounds in high regard

The Independent UK

Study finds first solid scientific evidence Vikings brought animals to Britain

The findings indicate Vikings were not only stealing animals when they arrived in Britain, but brought some with them.

The Guardian - UK

‘Huge win’ for trade union as Durham University raises PhD students’ pay

University had paid some postgraduate researchers less than minimum wage

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The Independent UK

Children taught well in reception ‘likely to earn more than peers’ in future

Pupils in the ‘most effective’ reception classes can expect to earn between £2,000 and £7,500 more on average, a study has suggested.

The Guardian - UK

Ann Loades obituary

Other lives: Theologian based at Durham University who was a pioneer in Christian feminism and in theology and the arts

Chronicle Live

Durham to host series of events to see in Chinese New Year in style

A lion dance procession, traditional Chinese music, a fashion show, and a Rabbit Lantern Festival are all on the list for the New Year period

Chronicle Live

North East naturalist publishes her first book - at age of 97

Dr Margaret Bradshaw is an expert on the botany of rural County Durham

Chronicle Live

North East university open days for prospective undergraduate students

Prospective students can take the opportunity to look around campus and speak to course leaders at Newcastle, Northumbria, Teesside, Durham and Sunderland

Evening Standard

Londoner finds ‘surreal’ answer to 20,000-year-old Ice Age paintings mystery

A London furniture conservator has made a critical discovery as to why Ice Age hunter gatherers drew cave paintings dating back 20,000 years ago.

The Independent UK

Mystery markings in 20,000-year-old drawings decoded for first time

Ice Age hunter-gatherers used markings of animals prey to store information about the behaviour of species crucial to their survival

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