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Astronomers Gear Up to Grapple with the High-Tension Cosmos – Scientific American
A debate over conflicting measurements of key cosmological properties is set to shape the next decade of astronomy and astrophysics By Anil Ananthaswamy, April 18, 2022 How fast is the universe expanding? How much does matter clump up in our cosmic neighborhood? Different methods of answering these two questions—either by observing the early cosmos and…
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‘Science Needs Better Marketing’ Says Neil deGrasse Tyson – YouTube
‘Science Needs Better Marketing’ Says Neil deGrasse Tyson 8,623 views • Dec 30, 2021 • Hayden Planetarium director and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses with Nicolle Wallace the year in science and what lies ahead in the new year. Source: ‘Science Needs Better Marketing’ Says Neil deGrasse Tyson – YouTube
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Take Math to Mars and Beyond With NASA’s Pi Day Challenge – Teachable Moments | NASA/JPL Edu
Teachable Moments| March 5, 2021 By Lyle Tavernier Learn about pi and the history of Pi Day before exploring some of the ways the number is used at NASA. Then, try the math for yourself in our Pi Day Challenge. Source: Take Math to Mars and Beyond With NASA’s Pi Day Challenge – Teachable Moments…
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Remembering Vera Rubin, Who Made Dark Matter Matter : NPR
Scientist Vera Rubin made the theory of dark matter a reality and, many say, created modern astrophysics. NPR’s Ari Shapiro discusses Rubin’s passing with fellow astrophysicist Risa Wechsler. Source: Remembering Vera Rubin, Who Made Dark Matter Matter : NPR
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Ninth Planet May Exist Beyond Pluto, Scientists Report – The New York Times
An artist’s impression of a possible ninth planet. It would be quite large — at least as big as Earth — with a thick atmosphere around a rocky core. Credit California Institute of Technology There might be a ninth planet in the solar system after all, and it is not Pluto.Two astronomers reported on Wednesday…
