BREATHTAKING new images of the Milky Way have been been revealed as part of what scientists say is the most detailed infrared map ever made.

The map is made up of roughly 200,000 images, taken over the last 13 years, that have been laid on top of each other.

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This gigantic dataset, made up of 500 terabytes of data, covers an area of the sky equivalent to 8,600 full moons[/caption]

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The images were captured by the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) VISTA telescope[/caption]

The images, captured by the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) VISTA telescope, have given scientists a more accurate 3D view of the inner regions of the Milky Way.

These regions were previously hidden by heavy interstellar dust, which is responsible for the dark patches we can see within the mass of stars in the night sky.

The published images are just snapshots of a wider map containing more than 1.5billion cosmic objects.

That is roughly 10 times more celestial articles than the ESO’s previous map published in 2012.

The ESO is an intergovernmental research organisation made up of 16 member states for ground-based astronomy, including the UK.

This gigantic dataset, made up of 500 terabytes of data, covers an area of the sky equivalent to 8,600 full moons.

For context, 500 terabytes of data is the equivalent of over 40 years worth of video, or 166million songs.

It is the largest observational project ever carried out with an ESO telescope.

“We made so many discoveries, we have changed the view of our Galaxy forever,” Dante Minniti, an astrophysicist at Universidad Andrés Bello in Chile who led the overall project, said in a statement.

After peering through the dust and gas, scientists were able to see radiation from the Milky Way’s most hidden corners.

The team have spotted newborn stars, which are often wrapped up in dusty cocoons away from view, as well as globular clusters.

Globular clusters are tightly bound clusters of tens of thousands to millions of stars, and host some of the oldest stars in the galaxy.

Many objects in the universe are too cold and faint to be detected in visible light.

However, they can be detected in the infrared.

The VISTA telescope can see infrared light, meaning it can also spot brown dwarfs, which are much smaller and colder than normal stars.

Free-floating planets without a star to orbit can be picked up by the telescope, based at ESO’s Paranal Observatory in Chile, too.

Researchers also tracked hypervelocity stars – runaway stars that travel 1.5milliom-miles-per-hour after interacting with a supermassive black hole.

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The published images are just snapshots of a wider map containing more than 1.5billion cosmic objects[/caption]

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Globular clusters are tightly bound clusters of tens of thousands to millions of stars, and host some of the oldest stars in the galaxy[/caption]

MANCHESTER UNITED fans raged at Bruno Fernandes for a decision he made in the final moments of their 1-1 draw with FC Twente.

Erik ten Hag‘s side had to settle for a disappointing point in their Europa League opener at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

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Christian Eriksen‘s stunning opener was cancelled out by a second-half equaliser from Sam Lammers.

Yet Man Utd had a good set-piece opportunity when the clock ticked into the 95th minute.

With the minimum stoppage time up, Fernandes stood over a free-kick from around 35 yards out.

The Red Devils loaded the box with six players as they waited for the Portuguese playmaker to loft a ball into the penalty area.

Instead, the Man Utd captain chose the audacious option of shooting from distance and saw his tame effort float into the keeper’s arms.

The referee then blew his whistle for the end of the match.

Fernandes’ decision infuriated Man Utd supporters as they took to social media to vent their frustrations.

One said: “As for Bruno I have no words got his new contract been a mare since lol.”

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Another added: “Why did he shoot?! ”

A third replied: “Definitely wasn’t part of the set piece instruction.”

While a fourth responded: “He thinks he’s [Cristiano] Ronaldo .”

Fernandes, who last month penned a new contract to keep him at Man Utd until 2027, is yet to score in eight games this season but has contributed four assists.

We'll enjoy some cool, crisp mornings in the days ahead behind our first fall front.

FRANCIS NGANNOU is poised to make his long-awaited return to MMA action – but in the Professional Fighter League against heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira.

A lot has happened since the Predator last fought in the Octagon.

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Francis Ngannou fought both Tyson Fury and Aj after being released form UFC[/caption]

Ngannou successfully defended his title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 over two years ago.

The Cameroonian then got stripped of the belt in January 2023 by UFC President Dana White after ‘failing’ to agree on terms of a new short-term contract.

And following his release from UFC, Ngannou participated in two high-profile boxing matches against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

Sadly, Predator lost both fights – a controversial defeat on points to Fury and a brutal second-round knockout by AJ.

But there is no better way for Ngannou to bounce back, then against heavyweight champion Ferreira on his PFL debut.

However, The Problema is currently on a four-win streak, last losing to Ante Delija in 2022.

When is Ngannou vs Ferreira?

• Francis Ngannou vs Renan Ferreira will take place on Saturday, October 19.
• Preliminary fights are expected to start at around 6:30pm BST/ 1:30pm ET while the main card kicks off at approximately 9pm BST/4pm ET
• Kingdom Arena in Riyadh is the chosen venue and it can host approximately 26,000 spectators.

What TV channel is Ngannou vs Ferreira on can it be live streamed?

• Francis Ngannou vs Renan Ferreira will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.
• DAZN PPV can be streamed in both the UK and US.
• You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £14.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
• A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
• Alternatively, fans can live stream the action from the DAZN app which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.

What is the full card?

• MAIN EVENT: Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira
• Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco
• Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards
• Husein Kadimagomaev vs. Zafar Mohsen
• AJ McKee vs. Paul Hughes

• PRELIMS
• Raufeon Stots vs. Marcos Breno
• Makkasharip Zaynukov vs. Dedrek Sanders
• Ibragim Ibragimov vs. Nacho Campos
• Mostafa Nada vs. Ahmed Sami
• Youssef Al Housani vs. Taha Bendaoud

What has been said?

Francis Ngannou claims that he has been studying Renan Ferreira for years and has told people to watch out for him.

The Predators said: “Renan is a great fighter, I have been watching him for years.

“I have been studying him for years, in fact I’ve been telling people to watch this guy. He’s quite unique, he’s athletic, fast, and he showed that in his last fight.”

BEAUTY buffs are racing to their nearest Poundland for its brand new make-up range. 

The budget store has been known to collaborate with reality TV stars like TOWIE’s Jess Wright and Love Island’s Demi Jones. 

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Now, it is releasing newness from Makeup Gallery. 

Among the products are four new lip liners for £1 each, and each cap comes with a built in sharpener. 

There’s also a new £3.50 mattifying primer and four new lip glosses at £1.50 each. 

The lip gloss hues are a clear, clear shimmer, peach and red. 

The new golden cream highlighter will set you back £2.50 a pop. 

“Take a look at our gorgeous new products,” Makeup Gallery’s social media team penned on Instagram. 

“They’re only available in Poundland stores.”

According to Poundland bosses, Makeup Gallery “has something for everyone”. 

“Attention all beauty enthusiasts,” they said.

“Now you can add Makeup Gallery cosmetics to your list of go-to beauty brands. 

“The latest addition to the Poundland shelves is sure to excite you with its budget-friendly prices and impressive range of products. 

“Makeup Gallery has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a bold and daring lipstick, precise eyeliners or a stunning nail polish collection. 

“If you’re looking to enhance your eyes, Makeup Gallery has got you covered with their exceptional range of mascaras, brows and lashes. 

“You’ll be amazed at the variety of beauty products they offer, and how easy it is to achieve that perfect look with their help. 

“So why wait? Head over to Poundland today and explore the extensive range.”

Earlier this month, shoppers were racing to their nearest budget store to snap up a popular cleaning collection scanning at £2.

The bargain discovery was posted on the Poundland Lichfield Facebook page, with a range of items from the Mrs Hinch Cosy Season collection.

Items in her collection include Febreze fabric spray, Fairy Max Power dishwashing liquid and Bold Platinum washing powder.

There was also Flash Speed Mop, Lenor in-wash scent booster, Bold laundry liquid and Flash all-purpose cleaner.

A THIRD-TIER club have been forced to forfeit a match after using a fake player they claimed was a deaf and illiterate mute.

Romanian club CSM Adjud had three points taken away after their 1-0 win over Voința Limpeziș was turned into a forfeit.

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A Romanian third-tier side were stripped of a win after fielding an ineligible player[/caption]

The FRF Disciplinary Commission interevened following allegations Adjud had fielded an ineligible player.

It was claimed that instead of Romanian Cosmin Togan taking to the field, it was actually a South American national playing instead.

Adjud Ciprian Vrabie revealed his club thought such an incident may occur, so he asked the referee to take a look at the players’ registration sheet.

He explained: “At one point, during the match, I heard that the player with number 21 from Limpeziș was speaking in a foreign language.

“On the score sheet, however, there was a Romanian footballer, who met the U19 criteria, born in 2005.

“At half-time, I filed an appeal, and the referee requested that the respective player come to the booth for identification.

“The officials from Voința explained that the footballer is deaf-mute, so it is not possible to talk to him.

“And when he was only asked to write his name on a piece of paper, it was impossible, under the argument that he doesn’t even know how to write!”

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Limpeziș president Ioniță Dedu has revealed his club have appealed the league’s decision to forfeit the match.

Dedu said: “I wasn’t even at that match and, frankly, I don’t know these details very well.

“But I don’t think there was any substitution. How to do such a thing? I will also discuss again with my colleagues from the club.

“I understood that the federation self-reported that we would use two non-EU players.

“It is about a Colombian and a Nigerian, who would have an American passport. Or something like that. I can’t tell you exactly. We have already appealed”.

However, when asked to provide the name of the South American national who is at the centre of the storm, Dedu did not reply and instead rejected the reporter’s call and blocked his number.

MEN can tend to spend a lot of time thinking about their penis.

Though the body part can be a subject of discussion or fixation, there may be some things about your todger that you just don’t know.

For example, did you know that you can have more than one type of erection?

And despite what you might think, you don’t necessarily need an erection to orgasm.

Dr Danae Maragouthakis, CEO and resident medical director of Yoxly laid bare a number of interesting facts about male genitals.

Breakages, shrinkage and the ideal diet to boost your erections, here are eight astonishing penis facts you didn’t know.

1. There are 3 types of erection

An erection is an erection, right?

According to Dr Maragouthakis, not quite.

She says it’s possible to experience three different types of erections.

It all has to do with how they, ahem, arise.

The first type the sex health expert describes is the reflexogenic erection.

These are erections that occur as a result of direct stimulation of the penis.

Meanwhile, psychogenic erections occur as a result of visual stimulation or sexual fantasies.

Finally, subconscious erections can also pop up without any physical stimulation or arousing visual stimuli

This type will often occur during the dreaming phase of sleep.

2. Penises are breakable

Penises don’t have bones in them but they can break, Dr Maragouthakis says.

“The erectile tissue can be damaged, leading to conditions like penile fractures,” she explains.

“This usually occurs when there’s a sudden force applied to an erect penis.”

A video produced by specialists at the Institute of Human Anatomy recently laid bare the painful reality of penis fractures

Jonathan Bennion, who co-founded the institute, explains that actually breaks in penile fractures is the internal connective tissue called the tunica albuginea, which surrounds the erectile tissue of the penis.

When blood fills the penis during an erection, the tunica albuginea stretches and tightens to maintain its shape.

As erections place tension on the connective tissue, this is the area that breaks during a penis fracture – making a distinct cracking, popping or snapping sound.

The nightmarish injury can occur when happen during “acrobatic” sexual positions or even when playing sports, Jonathan says.

3. What you eat can give you better erections

The saying ‘you are what you eat’ also applies to sexual health, according to Dr Maragouthakis.

Erections occur when the penis hardens and grows as its tissues fill with blood, so it makes sense that consuming things that help boost blood flow may help this process along.

Foods rich in nitric oxide include dark chocolate, watermelon, beets, garlic and leafy green vegetables, Dr Maragouthakis says.

Incorporating foods high in zinc may also help with getting better erections, as the nutrient is important for health testosterone levels and sperm production.

Good sources of this are oysters, beef, chicken, beans and nuts.

As with many other aspects of your health, water will be your best friend as it’ll keep you hydrated and help maintain healthy blood flow, Dr Maragouthakis adds.

4. You can ejaculate multiple times with one erection

Once you achieve an orgasm, you’d assume that your erection will fall.

But for some people, it’s possible to ejaculate multiple times while maintaining your erection, Dr Maragouthakis says.

The sexual health specialist answered an anonymous question in a video recently posted to Yoxly’s Instagram account.

“I came three times while having one erection,” the person asked. “What’s wrong with me?”

Dr Maragouthakis says: “This can be entirely normal for some people, especially if they have a high level of arousal or are particularly sensitive.

“Some people have a shorter refractory period, which is the recovery period after orgasm and that allows them to achieve multiple orgasms in a relatively short time.

“Your body might be capable of sustaining an erection through multiple ejaculations, which isn’t typical for everyone but it’s not abnormal.”

5. Penises have spines

Now, we’ve already covered how penises don’t have bones.

That is, human penises don’t.

Several animals, like chimpanzees, cats, bats and koalas have “pointed, keratinised structures” in their genitalia.

“They may help to induce ovulation or enhance sensation during sexual activity,” Dr Maragouthakis says.

6. Your penis is longer than it looks

Some men can become preoccupied with the size of their member, though size really isn’t a measure of attractiveness or pleasure.

But your penis may actually be longer than it looks externally.

According to Dr Maragouthakis: “Approximately 30 per cent of the tissues that make up the male erection are actually internal (i.e. extend into the body), so not all of it is visible from the outside.”

7. Your penis can shrink

For most, the appearance of their penis probably won’t change much throughout their life.

But some men can notice some shrinkage as the years go by.

Writing exclusively for The Sun, GP and author Dr Philippa Kaye said: “There are lots of causes of this, included high blood pressure and peripheral vascular disease, which may lead to decreased blood flow to the penis.

“Low testosterone levels and ageing may also affect the size of the penis, as can having a significant curve due to Peyronie’s disease. 

“Some types of treatment for prostate cancer, such as a radical prostatectomy, can affect the size of the penis.”

Superintendent pharmacist at Chemist Click, Abbas Kanani added smoking and taking certain medications can also change the look of your penis over time.

8. You need an erection to orgasm

Most of us assume that in order to climax, you need to have gotten an erection.

But according to Dr Maragouthakis, this isn’t necessarily the case.

“While an erection is often associated with sexual arousal and orgasm, it’s not a strict requirement for all individuals.

“Some people can experience orgasm without a full erection, and various factors can influence sexual response.”

IT’S COMMON for people to worry about being cheated on – even those of us who are in the most secure, committed relationships.

So whether you have some sneaky suspicions or you’re just wondering what to keep an eye out for, it’s good to know what some potential red flags are.

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Luckily, one relationship expert is on hand to help couples avoid heartbreak and shared four red flags that could mean your partner is cheating on you.

April Davis, a renowned relationship counsellor and founder of LUMA Luxury Matchmaking, says: “Infidelity is yet again on the rise.

“But there are tell-tale signs that your partner might be thinking about cheating.

“Recognising and understanding these signs is necessary for couples to proactively address concerns and work towards strengthening their relationship.”

Being defensive about privacy

Everyone is a little bit defensive when it comes to their privacy, but if they become increasingly secretive then it could be a red flag.

Acting secretively with their phone, computer, or social media activity may indicate they are harbouring thoughts of infidelity.

April says: “Whilst we’re not talking about committing a direct breach of someone’s privacy, if your partner won’t let you see anything on their phone or just hates the thought of you going through it, 9 times out of 10 it’s usually nothing.

“But visible distress and aggression towards that is a big red flag, especially if you let them go through your devices.”

Avoiding the big conversations

We’ve all been in a situation where you want to have serious conversations with someone you love about taking things to the next level.

Which means that when you’ve spent enough time together and have a feeling that you want to take things further, then you’ll want to have the big talk.

But you may be in for some trouble if your partner is avoiding these discussions or seems put off by long-term commitment.

April stressed the importance of having open communication and said: “If you feel like you’ve invested enough time and effort into a relationship, you’re more than welcome to open up a deep meaningful chat with your partner about it.

“But noticing a change in your partner’s emotions when it comes to this is a telling sign that they aren’t as ready as you are and are potentially thinking about other options.”

Sudden changes in routine

When you’ve been with someone long enough, you often know their routine like the back of your hand.

But if they suddenly have an unexpected change to that routine, it may be a cause for concern.

Trust your instincts and pay attention to any significant deviations from your partner’s normal behaviour.

If your partner suddenly alters their work schedule, starts spending more time away from home, or develops an unusual urgency to be alone, it might indicate a shift in their priorities.

New hobbies or interests that exclude you, or changes in gym or workout routines without explanation, could also be red flags.

April cautions: “While personal growth and change are natural, drastic shifts in routine that create distance in the relationship are worth discussing.

“If your partner’s new schedule or interests consistently leave you feeling left out, it’s time for an honest conversation about your concerns and expectations.”

The spark is dwindling

When couples first get together, it’s natural for them to be giddy and excited all the time as they fall in love.

And while this initial excitement sometimes dims over time, it’s important that the spark is always there.

This means that both parties need to put the effort in to nourish and keep it alive.

But if one person isn’t doing that, or has a sudden lack of interest, this could be a cheating red flag.

April warns: “Some couples can experience an extended honeymoon period, which could go on from months to a year, but ending with disastrous consequences.

“A sudden loss of common interests, more heated arguments, or losing those ‘butterflies’ in your stomach that you once had can be big indicators of such.

“And don’t think your partner isn’t at that point either.

“This is where communication is most important, if your partner seems less enthusiastic about spending time with you, it may suggest they are feeling disconnected or considering exploring other relationships.

“So if you notice a significant change in yours and your partner’s feelings toward each other but still want it to make things work, it’s time to address it openly and honestly.”

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