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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Astronomers spot the exact moment a new planet system is being born around an alien star
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. For the first time ever, scientists have captured incredible images of an alien star system being born. The image shows the very earliest moments of planet formation, when hot minerals are just beginning to solidify around a distant star, according to a statement. The researchers published their findings July 16 in the journal Nature. Two telescopes worked together to reveal outflows of hot minerals around HOPS-315, which is a baby star like our sun roughly 1,300 light-years from Earth. Initially, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) spotted "stuff coming from close to the star, but it wasn't in the planet-forming region," study co-author Edwin Bergin, a star formation specialist at the University of Michigan, told Live Science. His team then used the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), which is a set of antennas in the Chilean desert, to trace the outflow back to the protoplanetary disk — the dense disk of matter around a young star, where clumps of gas and dust can collapse into larger objects like planets. "Then that unlocked everything," Bergin said. It's the first time that planet-forming solids have ever been detected, he said – which could help researchers better understand how our own solar system was born. Related: Scientists discover rare planet at the edge of the Milky Way using space-time phenomenon predicted by Einstein Our solar system came into existence roughly 4.5 billion years ago in a cloud of gas and dust. As our sun formed and evolved, other materials gradually condensed into small solids, which grew by colliding and accreting into asteroids and comets, then in some cases, planetesimals and planets. The very earliest phases of this process are tough to spot in other systems, Bergin said, and the phase lasts just 100,000 to 200,000 years, he noted. But learning more about what happens in this moment is crucial, because when minerals begin to condense, organics also form. The new image shows carbon monoxide – represented in orange – blowing away from the star in a butterfly-shaped outflow, with a blue jet of silicon monoxide shining like an alien spine. A disk of gaseous silicon monoxide surrounding the area was also revealed, just as the gas was solidifying into silicates. Related stories —Scientists discover rare planet at the edge of the Milky Way, using space-time phenomenon predicted by Einstein —'Eyeball' planet spied by James Webb telescope might be habitable —Our sun may be overdue for a 'superflare' stronger than billions of atomic bombs, new research warns Earth and similar rocky planets like it formed as silicates and carbon came together, Bergin explained. Other research using ancient meteorites – formed in this same era – show these space rocks are full of crystalline minerals, containing silicon monoxide. These solids are always moving about in the hot and windy conditions of a young star system, creating a rich environment for rocks to bind to each other. "The story of planetary formation is the story of motion and movement," Bergin noted. The researchers are hoping to use ALMA again to probe other young star systems that may have similar outflows, he added.
The Journal
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Neighbour of Street 66 loses second high court action over noise levels at gay bar
A NEIGHBOUR OF one of Dublin's best-known gay bars has lost his second court action aimed at taking away its music, singing, and dancing licences, claiming the venue's loud tunes kept him awake at night. Tommy Bergin, who lives above the popular Street 66 bar on Parliament Street, brought the objection to the permits before Judge Máire Conneely at Dublin District Court. However, she dismissed the action on several grounds, among them the location and character of the area, in a part of the city centre known for entertainment. 'I believe that in a location such as this on a busy street, it is not reasonable to expect that the music would be completely inaudible,' she ruled as she held that the bar was a suitable premises to keep the licences. Council worker Bergin complained about the noise levels when music was played late on Friday and Saturdays, leaving him with sleepless nights, and he could make out not only the songs but also the lyrics of each tune. Last year, the late Judge Marie Quirke had ordered that the maximum music volume be limited to the levels recommended by a sound expert witness. She had ordered the bar to implement a ten-point drop in the music levels: 78 decibels in the front and 86 decibels in the back of the premises, which was undertaken. However, Mr Bergin claimed today that the problem had not changed. He said last year the songs he used to be able to hear mainly included Celine Dion and Whitney Houston tunes, but now it was Florence and the Machine or Britney Spears numbers, and 'clap along, stomp along' tracks. He told the court it had been an issue for three years, and after the lifting of COVID restrictions, the sound level 'went bonkers', the music went through the roof, and his apartment 'was shaking'. He stated that the noise level covenant with the building management company stipulated that music should not be audible in the adjoining premises. Cross-examined by Dorothy Collins BL, for the bar, he was told invoices showed the works carried out by her client, who claimed she spent €50,000 on sound insulation measures. Advertisement However, he maintained the bills did not show a special outline of the work, and he could not be sure it was sound insulation. Visibly upset, the bar owner, Siobhan Conmy, said she would do everything possible to resolve the issue with her neighbour. Conor Duff BL, for Mr Bergin, told the court that based on the evidence, all roads lead back to the premises not being suited for the services and activities it offered. The court heard that a speaker had been removed, sound limiters were used, and air conditioning was installed, which reduced noise because the venue did not have to leave doors or windows open. Dismissing the action on several grounds, the judge held that little weight could be attributed to evidence of a building management company witness who supported the objection. That witness maintained there had been several complaints, but the judge said those complainants had not come to court to be questioned. She also found that it was not a matter for the court to get involved in enforcing a covenant in a private lease. The sound insulation value of the concrete floor was insufficient, and a higher standard may be required between domestic and communal spaces. The expert used by Mr Bergin was of the view that the efforts by the bar had not worked, and it was not suitable for music or singing. Other evidence from a Dublin City Council inspector's tests was regarded as having little weight. Judge Conneely stated that this testing was subjective, which may have been sufficient as a starting point, but no further scientific testing was conducted by the official. She held that it was not independent evidence. Regarding Mr Bergin's claim that he could hear the lyrics which had been offset by turning on appliances like his washing machine, she noted his own engineer stated that if he opened his windows, external noises would further assist in mitigating the sound of the music. She also noted that he had not engaged directly with the owner for three years, and the bar's expert suggested that the discovery of a leak problem could be an opportunity to enhance insulation. She noted that the bar had been licensed for several years. The experts agreed it was in line with building regulations, but domestic and commercial premises may require different standards. Therein lies the problem, she said, as there were no specific standards to act as a reference point, 'It is a dispute between the experts as to what is acceptable for a domestic and commercial premises side by side, and there was no EU law surrounding the appropriate levels.'
Business Insider
26-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
TD Cowen Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Paychex (PAYX)
In a report released today, Bryan Bergin from TD Cowen maintained a Hold rating on Paychex (PAYX – Research Report), with a price target of $149.00. The company's shares closed today at $137.94. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Bergin is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 2.5% and a 49.43% success rate. Bergin covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Accenture, Exlservice Holdings, and Genpact. Paychex has an analyst consensus of Hold, with a price target consensus of $163.33, representing a 18.41% upside. In a report released on June 19, Stifel Nicolaus also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $156.00 price target. The company has a one-year high of $161.24 and a one-year low of $115.40. Currently, Paychex has an average volume of 2.05M. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 76 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of PAYX in relation to earlier this year. Most recently, in April 2025, Michael Gioja, the SVP of PAYX sold 31,653.00 shares for a total of $4,893,136.23.
Business Insider
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
TD Cowen Remains a Hold on Paychex (PAYX)
In a report released today, Bryan Bergin from TD Cowen maintained a Hold rating on Paychex (PAYX – Research Report), with a price target of $153.00. The company's shares closed last Friday at $153.22. Confident Investing Starts Here: Bergin covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Accenture, Cognizant, and Exlservice Holdings. According to TipRanks, Bergin has an average return of 2.5% and a 49.28% success rate on recommended stocks. Currently, the analyst consensus on Paychex is a Hold with an average price target of $169.14, which is a 10.39% upside from current levels. In a report released on June 10, Morgan Stanley also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $150.00 price target. PAYX market cap is currently $55.19B and has a P/E ratio of 31.86. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 76 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of PAYX in relation to earlier this year. Most recently, in April 2025, Michael Gioja, the SVP of PAYX sold 31,653.00 shares for a total of $4,893,136.23.
The 42
13-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
'There's a buzz around the county' - Joe McDonagh success and Kildare's hurling rise
THE MUNSTER AND Leinster senior finals took centre stage last weekend, but another hurling story also captured the imagination. Kildare won the Joe McDonagh Cup for the first time in their history after stunning Laois in Croke Park. Having landed the Christie Ring Cup 12 months ago, the early aim for Brian Dowling's side would have been retaining their second-tier status. That certainly seemed the case after losing their opener to Kerry, yielding a ninth defeat in nine games in the competition. But the Lilywhites went on a remarkable run, which culminated in Croke Park glory last weekend. Former Naas hurling chairman and Laois native Austin Bergin may have watched his home county fall short, but he saw a host of players from his adopted club climb the steps of the Hogan Stand. Rian Boran lifted the silverware as captain, one of nine Naas players to feature on the day. 'Personally, I would have been happy for the Naas lads,' Bergin tells The 42. 'Not that I wouldn't have been happy for Kildare, but I'd know all the Naas lads. 'I've seen them growing up, I've been with them at different team levels, be it at minor, U14, U16, I've been involved with them. There's great personal pleasure to see young fellas turning into men and becoming fantastic hurlers. To win something at that level and not expect it, it's fantastic. It gives opportunities in life that you'd never expect.' The Leinster senior hurling championship awaits for the first time since 2004 next year, as well as Division 1B of the league, but a home All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final is the immediate focus. ***** The Naas story is a huge part of Kildare's hurling rise. Bergin was chairman of the club from 2017 to 2022: after a period of underage success, their senior hurling breakthrough arrived in 2019 with a first county title in 17 years. They have reigned supreme every year since, and enjoyed national glory in '22 as All-Ireland intermediate champions. Bergin grew up hurling for Clough-Ballacolla in Laois, but life eventually brought him to Naas. An urban centre off the M7 motorway, its population is 26,180, as per the April 2022 census. The GAA club has almost 3,000 members and fields up to 100 teams in hurling, football, camogie and ladies football. Advertisement The Naas senior hurling team pictured in 2022. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO But that hasn't always been the case. 'What the hell is going on in Naas?' was a question at one county board meeting years back as they struggled for numbers. Hurling would be viewed as the fourth sport in in the town behind Gaelic football, rugby and soccer, with the football/hurling split broadly 70/30 to this day. Similar to Kildare in its entirety. 'Blow ins' from hurling strongholds getting involved helped through Naas' hurling resurgence, while the nursery and juvenile section of the club came into sharp focus. Competing in Kilkenny and Dublin was huge too amidst a myriad of other factors. 'There's no magic solution to what Naas got to,' says Bergin. 'It was just work for 30 years, and it continues to be work. 'It's all pieces of a jigsaw; good people, the commitment of parents, the training, the coaching. 'I often use the example, Kilkenny set the bar so high, people had to come to the level of Kilkenny to compete. Naas have set a bar in Kildare. There's fantastic work being done in other clubs, shoots of life coming in, certain underage teams that are going to springboard up the line in due course, because they know the work needs to go in.' Bergin identifies the 'different type of hurling' in Kilkenny as instrumental in player development. Kildare starters Rian Boran, James Burke and Richy Hogan were all on the first Naas team that played on Noreside 10 years ago, with Sunday's player of the match Cian Boran, Daire Guerin and Liam O'Reilly among those following suit. James Burke (centre) in action for Kildare last weekend. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO Reeling off names reminds Bergin of another interesting point. 'For the last couple of years, players have played for Kildare senior hurling before they played for Naas senior hurling,' he says, listing Burke, Boran and Guerin as some examples. 'The Naas senior team is so strong, they're blooding them in the second team and they don't get a chance because they're not needed. It's a very unusual dynamic, but that's part of the work that it has built into in Naas.' And fed into Kildare. Brilliant rises on both accounts, intertwined along the way. These are heady days for the small hurling fraternity in the county, with the excitement palpable. Young fellas are out pucking around on greens in Naas, something rarely seen. The profile is rising, promotion increasing. Every little helps. After Croke Park last weekend, another huge occasion awaits in Newbridge on Saturday. Dublin are the opposition in the All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final, as part of a blockbuster double-header at the redeveloped Cedral St Conleth's Park. 'There certainly is a buzz,' says Bergin. 'I know the football is on after it [Tailteann Cup quarter-final versus Offaly] but I think the hurling on it's own would bring a huge crowd. KIldare celebrate with the Joe McDonagh Cup. Bryan Keane / INPHO Bryan Keane / INPHO / INPHO 'The anticipation of playing Kilkenny, Galway, Wexford, Dublin and Offaly next year. The likes of TJ Reid coming to a hurling championship match in Newbridge, that's kind of fairytale stuff. 'Look, they've earned the right to be there. It's the structure, I know it's being looked at, but trying to keep the teams up at that level, that's the key. Letting them up for one year doesn't work. You need to change the structure, hopefully they come up with solutions. 'Kildare go up, but it could be a yo-yo effect by coming down. The key was to compete at Joe McDonagh. Now they've competed and kind of surpassed that drive — going up to hurl at the next level, it's to sustain it, the buzz around the county.' That's the challenge, but the immediate one is Dublin after a six-day turnaround. 'Not only did Kildare perform last Sunday, they hurled,' Bergin concludes. 'They showed that they can hurl and hurl at a level. 'You'd hope on Saturday evening, that they can bring intensity to it. It's certainly not the perfect preparation, but hopefully they can perform to some level.' ****
