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Head says Old Firm, Hearts say no: Can The Jambos win the Scottish Premiership?

Without a league title since 1960, Edinburgh club Heart of Midlothian have a real chance of finishing top of the Scottish Premiership podium this term – FFT discovers how smart management and a renowned recruitment guru caught both the Old Firm giants by surprise…

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The sun just experienced its first 'spotless days' in 4 years — but we're not in the clear yet

Earlier this week, the number of visible sunspots on our home star fell to zero for the first time in 1,335 days. This normally indicates a period of greatly reduced solar activity, but it's still too soon to relax, experts say.

LiveScience

No, solar storms didn't crash Spain's internet — but here's what they can do

'I think it is quite clear that space weather was not the cause of the dramatic power outage in Spain recently'

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Science news this week: Possible signs of life on another planet and a 'useless' female organ

April 19, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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A mysterious, 100-year solar cycle may have just restarted — and it could mean decades of dangerous space weather

New research suggests that the unexpected intensity of the ongoing solar maximum may be partly tied to a lesser-known, 100-year solar cycle. If true, solar activity could spike further in the coming decades. But some experts are skeptical.

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X-class solar flares hit a new record in 2024 and could spike further this year — but the sun isn't entirely to blame, experts say

There were significantly more X-class solar flares in 2024 than any other year for at least three decades. The arrival of solar maximum was a key reason for the spike, but other factors were also at play.

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Powerful solar storms are a nightmare for farmers. 'Our tractors acted like they were demon possessed'

When the sun's fury disrupts high-tech farming, precision turns to chaos.

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We are fast approaching the sun's 'battle zone' — and it could be even worse than solar maximum, experts warn

Space weather experts warn that solar activity will persist or even increase after solar maximum has ended and we enter a phase of the solar cycle dubbed the "battle zone."

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We are fast approaching the sun's 'battle zone' — and it could be even worse than solar maximum, experts warn

Space weather experts warn that solar activity will persist or even increase after solar maximum has ended and we enter a phase of the solar cycle dubbed the "battle zone."

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Aurora activity is just getting started. Here's why the best northern lights are yet to come.

Discover why the best aurora displays occur after solar maximum, and why 2026-2027 could be the year of the northern lights.

LiveScience

Aurora activity is just getting started. Here's why the best northern lights are yet to come.

Mark your diaries for the 2026/27 aurora season could be a big one!

Space

Who performs a lethal injection in the U.S.? In some states, they're volunteers

A failed execution in Idaho has put a spotlight on the teams of people that prisons use to impose the ultimate penalty on condemned inmates.

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The Sun's activity cycle is reaching its peak early: knowing why could help us unlock the secrets of our star

Our Sun is a steady and everlasting companion. Reliable like a clock, its apparent passage across the sky allows us to measure time. The Sun and its path is also the source of Earth’s seasons. But in many respects, our Sun is far from calm and unchanging.

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Solar activity may peak 1 year earlier than thought. Here is what it means for us

The sun may reach the peak of its current solar cycle in 2024, one year ahead of official predictions, new research reveals. But solar mayhem may still occur in the next five years.

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‘Republican and more Republican’: Idaho shifts ever rightward

In a state where legislators can boast of membership in the Oath Keepers, the fringe has become mainstream

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