September 6, 2022
Prof. Amie Wilkinson comments, Could learning algebra in my 60s make me smarter?
Prof. Nakamura comments, The U.S. could see a new 'extreme heat belt' by 2053
Watch Wendy Freedman, John Mather, and Janna Levin discuss JWST at Pioneer Works
Report of an ancient methane release raises questions for our climate future
Research
A new shortcut for quantum simulations could unlock new doors for technology
The Mandela Effect—and your false memories—are real, scientists confirm in a new study
Meteorite provides record of asteroids ‘spitting out’ pebbles
To map the human brain, researchers first look to the octopus
Black hole collisions could help us measure how fast the universe is expanding
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Scientists can use black holes to finally discover how fast the universe is expanding
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Tracking black hole collisions could settle an astronomical dispute
Scientists prepare to send a balloon to search for ‘messengers from outer space’
Education and Community
NSF awards $20 million to universities for advanced data science
$205 million investment accelerates construction of the Giant Magellan Telescope
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$205M investment accelerates construction of the Giant Magellan Telescope
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6 foundations and universities give $205 million to build the Giant Magellan Telescope
NPR’s Short Wave interviews Sadie Witowski: Making audio magic with math
Building the quantum workforce of tomorrow
Meet Dieter Gruen, renowned scientist and innovator
Salty sea spray keeps lightning strikes away
Here’s why Earth just had its shortest day on record
Fellowship helps College student launch career in aerospace industry