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science15 days ago•61 min saved

Cosmology on the Brink: Subtle Clues That the Universe Isn’t Uniform

Physicists tested a cornerstone of modern cosmology — that the universe is uniform on large scales (FLRW cosmology) — using new diagnostic tests and data from Pantheon+ supernovae, DESI, and baryon acoustic oscillations. They found mild but intriguing deviations (about 2–4 sigma) from standard FLRW predictions, which could point to light propagating through underdense regions (Dyer–Roeder effect) or to the impact of cosmic structure growth (backreaction). The results are preliminary and highly dataset-dependent, so more precise observations are needed to confirm whether the standard cosmological model needs updating.

via Live Science|

#backreaction #cosmology #dyer-roeder

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Tourist Dies After Fall at Rome's Pantheon

A 69-year-old Japanese tourist died after falling from the perimeter wall of Rome's Pantheon, likely due to a sudden illness causing dizziness, with no foul play suspected. The incident highlights safety concerns at historic sites, where previous accidents have occurred.

via CNN|

#falling-incident #pantheon #public-safety

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Japanese Tourist Dies After Fall from Rome's Pantheon

A 71-year-old Japanese tourist died after falling from the Pantheon in Rome, possibly while trying to take a photograph or due to illness, prompting an investigation. The incident is the second similar tragedy in Rome this year.

via Euronews.com|

#falling-accident #investigation #pantheon

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Japanese Tourist Dies in Fall at Rome's Pantheon

A 69-year-old Japanese tourist died after falling from the perimeter wall of the Pantheon in Rome, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause of the fall.

via BBC|

#fall #japan #pantheon

world-news2 years ago•4 min saved

France Pays Tribute to Foreign Resistance Fighters by Inducting WWII Hero Manouchian into the Panthéon

French President Emmanuel Macron inducted Missak Manouchian, a heroic foreign member of the French Resistance in WWII, into the Panthéon national monument, honoring his sacrifice and that of 23 other members of his Resistance group. Manouchian, a poet who survived the Armenian genocide, was executed in 1944 for his role in resisting the Nazi occupation. The ceremony also paid tribute to all foreign Resistance fighters and highlighted the contributions of foreigners in the French Resistance.

via The Associated Press|

#france #missak-manouchian #pantheon

travel2 years ago•2 min saved

"Controversial Entry Fee at Rome's Pantheon Sparks Tourist Frustration"

Rome's Pantheon, the most-visited site in Italy, is now charging visitors a small entry fee of €5 ($5.28). The fee, introduced on July 3, aims to generate revenue for cleaning and maintenance, with 70% going to the culture ministry and 30% to the Rome diocese. Those under 25 will pay €2, while children, residents of Rome, people attending mass, and Pantheon workers will still have free entry. Italy is also implementing entrance fees for other popular tourist attractions, such as Venice, to manage crowds.

via Lonely Planet Travel News|

#cultural-heritage #entrance-fee #italy

travel3 years ago•1 min saved

Pantheon entrance fee approved by church and state in Rome.

Tourists visiting the Pantheon in Rome will soon be charged a 5-euro entrance fee, with visitors under 25 years of age being charged 2 euros. The move comes after an agreement was signed by Italian culture and church officials, with proceeds being split between the culture ministry and the Rome diocese. The Pantheon, Italy's most-visited cultural site, attracted 60,803 visitors last year and will remain free for Rome residents, minors, people attending Mass, and personnel of the basilica.

via The Associated Press|

#cultural-site #entrance-fee #pantheon