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Science history: Rosetta stone is deciphered, opening a window into ancient Egyptian civilization — Sept. 27, 1822

On Sept. 27, 1822, French philologist Jean-François Champollion announced that he had deciphered ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, using the Rosetta stone. This ushered in a new craze for Egyptology and helped us understand one of the world's longest-running civilizations.

LiveScience

Einstein was wrong (slightly) about quantum physics, new version of the famous double-slit experiment reveals

A new version of the famous double-slit experiment showed that it's impossible to measure light as both a wave and a particle at the same time, thanks to quantum physics' uncertainty principle.

Space

The ‘murder gang’ of computer whizzkids linked to the killings of a Border Patrol agent and a landlord 3,000 miles apart

Investigators are exploring whether two apparently unrelated murders could be linked, by way of an alleged cult made up of highly educated computer scientists with an interest in animal rights, Andrea Cavallier reports

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Consider The Turkey: philosopher’s new book might put you off your festive bird – and that’s exactly what he would want

Australian philosopher Peter Singer has been a champion of animal rights for more than 50 years.

The Conversation

Young and Hahn miss out on medals as new stars surge to world records

Thomas Young, Sophie Hahn and Paralympic legend David Weir were all the subject of chastening defeats in their marquee events at the Paris Games

The Guardian - UK

Jaydin Blackwell’s shock victory leaves ParalympicsGB’s track and field athletes looking towards Los Angeles

Thomas Young missed out on bronze by one hundreth of a second in the men’s T38 100m race

The Independent UK

Paralympics 2024: meet Thomas Young, a ‘regular 24-year-old’ with big ambitions beyond parasport

The Paralympic T38 100m champion tells Paul MacInnes he is ‘just a normal guy’, but as well as more gold he is targeting a ‘whole new playing field’

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Get ready for the Paralympic games – an explainer for kids by The Week Junior

Athletes with disabilities will compete in Paris this summer

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How French linguist Champollion unlocked the hieroglyphs of ancient Egypt

Two centuries ago this week, French linguist Jean-François Champollion announced that he had cracked the code of hieroglyphics, the ancient Egyptian writing system that had puzzled scholars for centuries. RFI tells the story of a breakthrough that revolutionised human understanding of one of the world’s oldest civilisations.

Radio France Internationale

Why Warren Gatland has decided to shake up his Wales World Cup squad with shock new addition

The 23-year-old back-row had barely been in Wales for a week before joining up with the national team

Wales Online

These millionaires want to tax the rich, and they're lobbying working-class voters

A group called Patriotic Millionaires has failed to get Congress to raise their taxes or boost the minimum wage. Now they're taking their concerns about inequality to swing-state voters.

WEKU

The strong-looking Wales XV of stars Warren Gatland hasn't even picked in his bumper World Cup squad

The discarded Wales stars who could have made an impact at the World Cup

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Wales internationals baffled by Gatland's 'crazy' selection decision

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond today

Wales Online

Wales star Warren Gatland has just snubbed wins award after outstanding season for his region

He won't be at the World Cup in France, but he at least has something to show from the campaign

Wales Online

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Wales Online

The major omissions from Wales' World Cup training squad and why they're out

While there's joy for some, there's misery for a number who might have thought they had a chance of making the training group

Wales Online

Ross Moriarty rules himself out of World Cup for personal reasons as Jones axed

The pair were two high-profile omissions in Warren Gatland's 54-man training squad

Wales Online

Wales World Cup training squad in full as 54 named but Hawkins banned from representing country

Warren Gatland has named a fascinating initial 54-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup

Wales Online

Final six calls Warren Gatland is weighing up as he ponders big Wales World Cup announcement

Gatland is about to name his Wales World Cup training squad ahead of summer warm-ups against England and South Africa

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Wales Online

Welsh rugby's silver linings after a season of scandal, cutbacks and shame

It has been a campaign few will want to remember

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Wales star named Cardiff's best player on same night his sad exit is announced

These are the rugby headlines you are walking up to on Friday, April 28

Wales Online

The most in-form players in Wales this season, including many who'll be overlooked for Gatland's World Cup plans

We take a look at the top-performing regional players this term in a greatest XV of the 2022-23 campaign

Wales Online

Winners and losers: Overlooked Welsh star wins three awards as 'stupid' Judgement Day act slammed

Cardiff beat Ospreys at the Principality Stadium, while Dragons downed Scarlets

Wales Online

Where each of Wales' four regions stand at end of turbulent season as uphill battle to worsen and youngsters carry more pressure

We assess the URC campaign for Wales' four regions and what's in store for next year

Wales Online

The best Judgement Day XV as youngsters put down World Cup markers to Gatland and unheralded wing exits on a high

Dragons lock Ben Carter sent a message to Warren Gatland with his Judgement Day display, as did Cardiff centre Max Llewellyn, among others

Wales Online

The bolters who could just have forced their way into Warren Gatland's Wales World Cup plans

Judgement Day provided the final opportunity for more than a few players to put their hands up for a place in Gatland's World Cup plans

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