Discovery Of Massive Early Galaxies Defies Prior Understanding Of The Universe – Phys.Org
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“These objects are way more massiveâ than anyone expected,” said Joel Leja, assistant professor of astronomy and astrophysics at Penn State, who modeled light from these galaxies. “We expected only to find tiny, young, baby galaxies at this point in time, but we’ve discovered galaxies as mature as our own in what was previously understood to be the dawn of the universe.”
Using the first dataset released from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the international team of scientists discovered objects as mature as the Milky Way when the universe was only 3% of its current age, about 500-700 million years after the Big Bang…. In a paper published February 22 in Nature, the researchers show evidence that the six galaxies are far more massive than anyone expected and call into question what scientists previously understood about galaxy formation at the very beginning of the universe. “The revelation that massive galaxy formation began extremely early in the history of the universe upends what many of us had thought was settled science,” said Leja. “We’ve been informally calling these objects ‘universe breakers’ — and they have been living up to their name so far.”
Leja explained that the galaxies the team discovered are so massive that they are in tension with 99% of models for cosmology. Accounting for such a high amount of mass would require either altering the models for cosmology or revising the scientific understanding of galaxy formation in the early universe — that galaxies started as small clouds of stars and dust that gradually grew larger over time. Either scenario requires a fundamental shift in our understanding of how the universe came to be, he added. “We looked into the very early universe for the first time and had no idea what we were going to find,” Leja said. “It turns out we found something so unexpected it actually creates problems for science. It calls the whole picture of early galaxy formation into question.”
“My first thought was we had made a mistake and we would just find it and move on with our lives,” Leja says in the statement. “But we have yet to find that mistake, despite a lot of trying.”
“While the data indicates they are likely galaxies, I think there is a real possibility that a few of these objects turn out to be obscured supermassive black holes. Regardless, the amount of mass we discovered means that the known mass in stars at this period of our universe is up to 100 times greater than we had previously thought. Even if we cut the sample in half, this is still an astounding change.”
Phys.org got a more detailed explantion from one of the paper’s co-authors:
It took our home galaxy the entire life of the universe for all its stars to assemble. For this young galaxy to achieve the same growth in just 700 million years, it would have had to grow around 20 times faster than the Milky Way, said Labbe, a researcher at Australia’s Swinburne University of Technology. For there to be such massive galaxies so soon after the Big Bang goes against the current cosmological model which represents science’s best understanding of how the universe works. According to theory, galaxies grow slowly from very small beginnings at early times,” Labbe said, adding that such galaxies were expected to be between 10 to 100 times smaller. But the size of these galaxies “really go off a cliff,” he said….
The newly discovered galaxies could indicate that things sped up far faster in the early universe than previously thought, allowing stars to form “much more efficiently,” said David Elbaz, an astrophysicist at the French Atomic Energy Commission not involved in the research. is could be linked to recent signs that the universe itself is expanding faster than we once believed, he added.
This subject sparks fierce debate among cosmologists, making this latest discovery “all the more exciting, because it is one more indication that the model is cracking,” Elbaz said.
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TOM Jones will defy critics and belt out Delilah at his first major gig in Wales for 20 years.
His 1960s singalong classic is under fire for glorifying domestic violence.
Tom Jones’ 1960s singalong classic is under fire for glorifying domestic violence[/caption]
Welsh Rugby Union chiefs have even stopped it being played at the national stadium.
But concert organisers have included Delilah in a list of hits Sir Tom, 82, is due to perform at Cardiff Castle on July 31.
The controversial track was released in 1968 and lyrics tell of a jealous lover who stabs his unfaithful partner.
In the past, Sir Tom has defended the song saying: “If it’s going to be taken literally I think it takes the fun out of it.
“It’s just something that happens in life and he just loses it. The great thing about the song everyone picks up on is the chorus. I don’t think they are really thinking about it.”
Cardiff Castle is near the Principality Stadium where Delilah had been traditionally performed by a male voice choir at matches.
But it was dropped for this year’s Six Nations tournament, which began on Saturday.
Even the police weighed in.
Dyfed Powys Chief Constable Richard Lewis said: “For context, approximately two women a week are murdered by a partner or ex-partner. It’s time to sing something else.”
The song — a No2 single in the 1960s — is currently 72nd in the UK iTunes chart.
Concert organisers say the gig, sure to be a sell-out, will be Sir Tom’s first major show for 21 years in the Welsh capital.
BELGIAN DJ and producer Maxim Lany first came to our attention at the end of 2019 with his breakthrough track Renaissance which was championed by tastemaker DJs such as Solomun and Tale of Us.
Maxim enjoyed a fabulous year last year with a stand out performance at Tomorrowland and topping the charts with single Trippin’ featuring Davina Malek.
Fast forward to 2023 and Maxim has started the year in fine form with the release of his new single Gravity which has received a fantastic reaction when included in his sets so far this year.
We caught up with him during his current tour of Mexico and asked him to compile and talk us through a selection of tracks that have been setting his dance floors on fire so far this year. Listen to the music and read what he had to say about it below.
Maxim Lany – Gravity (Extended Mix)
I have been testing Gravity since the festivals last year. When seeing the crazy reactions of the crowds, I decided to finish it and release it as the first single of 2023 on Armada Electronic Elements.
Øostil & USHUNU – Safe
One of my musical friends who is super talented and brings out pure emotions with his minimal approach on the darker Melodic vibes. This track is a beauty that sets mood for a big night.
Stil & Bense – You & Me & You (Extended Mix)
This one is totally underrated. It always brings a really good groove into my sets and people love it!
Night Talk & Definition – Clockwork
I got to discover this one thanks to the amazing Elif who shared her secret weapon with me and I have been playing it ever since.
Adam Sellouk – Mirage
I met Adam in Tel Aviv on tour and we connected immediately. His club hit Mirage is always one of the highlights of my sets.
Joone – Estera
Really dark and big sounds with a powerful drop, this one is for the peak time moments. Love it too.
GAIA – Tuvan (AVIRA Extended Remix)
My man AVIRA has a way to bring any track to a next level. His production skills are just insane and this new one is the perfect Melodic track for the big room sets.
Gespona, Althoff – Jigsaw
Rising talent Gespona from Stil Vor Talent has some serious skills and this track is a real dance floor bomb.
Agustin Giri – Perpetual Motion
A bit more experimental but with really smart production on this one. Perfect in bringing some balance into a set with an energetic second part.
Lostep – Burma [anamē AM Extended Mix]
I met anamē during our show at ASOT at last year’s ADE. I have been following him since and this remix here shows the perfect take on the progressive sound with a higher bpm. Works well late at night.
Maxim Lany ‘Gravity’ is out now on Armada Electronic Elements. Buy / Stream HERE
A $32 million seed round may seem like a throwback to frothier times like . . .2021. But that’s how much PLAI Labs just raised in a deal led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). It a lot of moolah in a volatile market, even coming as it does from two separate a16z funds: the firm’s $600 […]
A $32 million seed round for Chris DeWolfe’s next gaming biz defies 2023 trends by Connie Loizos originally published on TechCrunch
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KIM Kardashian ‘could win full custody’ of her four children in her messy divorce with Kanye West after he made a major misstep, legal experts have revealed.
The SKIMS founder’s ex chose not to turn up to his scheduled deposition on November 16, according to a new court filing, amid his anti-Semitism scandal.
Kanye West has been spending time focusing on his clothing collection after being dropped by multiple brands[/caption]
The couple’s children live with mom Kim at their family home in Calabasas[/caption]
Court documents seen by The U.S. Sun show he has one last shot to be questioned by Kim’s legal team on November 29, which his attorney has agreed to.
But if the 45-year-old star decides not to show, it could have huge implications when it comes to custody of his kids; North, nine, Saint, six, Chicago, four, and Psalm, three.
New Jersey-based family law attorney Lexie Rigden of Rigden Law LLC, gave her legal opinion on the ongoing case.
She told The U.S. Sun: “If Kanye refuses to show up to his deposition, the Judge could sanction him monetarily, make him pay counsel fees, and if it is an egregious enough discovery violation, the judge may be able to bar him from putting on a case at trial.
“In most divorce cases, the parties are able to at least work out some of the issues. But, given his behavior and apparent unreasonableness, everything may be in dispute, from custody to distribution of assets.
“For two very wealthy people who do not need each other’s money, the custody issues will be most important.
“His disparaging posts about Kim and her family in the media, and his nonsensical proposals including that the children attend two different schools at once, are going to likely be used to show that he cannot reasonably co-parent and does not have the children’s best interests in mind.”
Although it was previously reported Kim, 42, is happy to give Kanye 50/50 custody, he has hit out at her on social media, claiming she has them 80 percent of the time.
She has denied keeping the kids from him, and he has been spotted at some sporting games watching them compete, although he doesn’t appear to have them on weekends.
There are currently no formal orders related to custody of the former couple’s children.
Given the new deposition date and the ongoing settlement negotiations, the deadline for the parties to file and serve witness lists, exhibit lists, updated I&Es [income and expenses], and trial briefs is continued to December 8, according to documents.
Rachel Fiset, managing partner of Zweiback, Fiset & Zalduendo LLP, also gave her expert opinion on the situation.
“After Kanye skipped this deposition, they’ve given him one more date to appear. If he doesn’t, he may face sanctions during their upcoming trial, such as a fine or a monetary award to Ms. Kardashian, and/or he may have the facts which they were trying to uncover during the deposition change into admissions against him,” she said.
“Avoiding a deposition in litigation is treated seriously by the judge, particularly when it is a repeated offense.
“If he is trying to avoid giving information that would hurt his case by skipping a deposition, a judge might automatically determine that the bad information is a fact inside of the trial, because he was uncooperative.
“In severe instances, it can be contempt, which can either be civil or criminal as determined by the judge.
“Overall, this can hurt his case. In the most severe instance, the judge can rule against him and he could get a lesser custody award and a less favorable monetary disposition.
“But more likely, the judge will simply determine that the facts Kim Kardashian alleges are true, and not give him the chance to defend himself.”
Kim is being represented by celebrated celebrity divorce lawyer Laura Wasser, while Kanye has hired Nicholas Salick of Salick Family Law Group, his sixth lawyer since the divorce began.
Court documents read: “The parties are engaged in settlement negotiations which, if successful, will result in the settlement of all issues or at a minimum limit the issues to be tried on December 14.”
The trial next month is expected to last two days.
Social media posts seen by The U.S. Sun show Kanye has been busy working on his ‘YE24’ clothing collection after being dropped by multiple brands for slamming the Jewish community.
Despite his previous failed bid to become President, he insists he will be running again as he tries to juggle fashion, music, politics and co-parenting.
The reality TV star filed for divorce from Kanye in February 2021 after seven years of marriage – and well over a year later, she is more than ready to make the split official.
“We’ve been ready for quite a while,” Kim’s lawyer Wasser previously told Judge Steve Cochran.
Asked if Kim wanted her trial date set this year or next, she added: “This year, your honor. I actually have a stipulated judgment drafted. I’m just trying to get someone to pay attention to me.”
The 42-year-old star is now single again after splitting from comedian Pete Davidson[/caption]
Kim Kardashian insists she’s never kept the children from her ex, despite his social media rants[/caption]
The father-of-four did not turn up to his recent deposition with Kim’s team[/caption]
At a time when startup valuations are dropping, Celonis, a German process mapping startup, stands in stark contrast with a $13 billion valuation.
With a $13B valuation, Celonis defies current startup economics by Ron Miller originally published on TechCrunch