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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.

The Week

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

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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.

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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

The Independent UK

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

Chronicle Live

Vikings Brought Their Own Animals When They Invaded

Viking kings held their own horses and hounds in high regard

Zenger

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 Independent UK

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

University had paid some postgraduate researchers less than minimum wage

The Guardian - 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 Independent UK

Ann Loades obituary

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

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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.

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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

The Independent UK

Ice Age hunters used cave paintings to time life cycles of animals, study shows

A study has found the wall paintings were more than art – they timed the reproductive cycle of animals.

Chronicle Live

Durham University study shows Ice Age hunters used cave paintings to time animals' life cycles

Markings on cave paintings could have been used as a kind of lunar calendar

The New Daily

The top health stories of 2022: The breakthroughs and the oddities

The biggest public health story of 2022 was how Australia dealt with COVID-normal. There were some great breakthroughs, and a few laughs.

Chronicle Live

Durham University graduate lands prestigious place on European astronaut programme

Doctor Rosemary Coogan will be trained at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany

Evening Standard

Amber de Botton: Meet the Partygate news hack hired as Rishi’s hotshot new comms chief

The former ITV boss was among the award-winning team who helped to expose Boris Johnson. Katie Strick charts her rise to the heart of Downing Street

Chronicle Live

Durham MP writes to lettings agents as desperate students camp outside overnight to secure accommodation

Durham City MP Mary Kelly Foy has written to Durham's major letting agents as the student housing crisis continues to unfold in the city

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