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05/09/2023

Astronomers have found a new way to detect one of the oldest features of our universe.

These Baryon Acoustic Oscillations, or BAO, are subtle wrinkles that flowed through cosmic matter during the first 380,000 years of the universe's existence. Today, they are popular subjects in space science because they're one of the very few hints of the Big Bang that can still be traced — and importantly, astronomers can use the presence of BAOs to measure cosmic distances as well as the rate at which the universe is expanding.

While astronomers have historically focused on galaxy clusters to observe these cosmically imprinted waves, a new study aims to sniff out some overlooked waves by looking at galaxy shapes and orientations rather than just clusters as a whole. These features, the study researchers write, can offer a "promising cosmological probe" yet have been ignored so far.

08/08/2023

Three black reporters from Maryland's Afro-American newspaper staged an elaborate charade. Two dressed up in tailcoats and top hats, and a third donned a robe and leopard-skin crown. They presented themselves at Route 40 restaurants, claiming to be officials from the non-existent East African country of Goban. One, who called himself Orfa (Afro spelled backwards), posed as the minister of finance. In their subsequent article, the journalists documented that they were served at most restaurants as long as they pretended that they weren't American.

The article outraged many. "It would drive you crazy if you pondered it long enough," said Charles Mason, a black Baltimore resident who was 21 at the time.

04/08/2023

The Harvard Museum of Natural History

According to Heyworth, even Bostonians do not fully appreciate this terrific museum on the campus of Harvard University. The Harvard Museum of Natural History (HMNH) is a smaller version of New York City's American Museum of Natural History, but she argues it's more family-friendly because it's smaller and far less crowded.

Heyworth recommends the Earth & Planetary Sciences Gallery, noting that children of all ages are often blown away by the rare minerals and sparkling gems – some of which they can actually touch. The gigantic, 1,600lb amethyst geode is a showstopper, but there are also giant quartz crystals, mind-boggling meteorites and a mini-exhibit on space exploration.

Animal lovers are entertained for hours at HMNH. In addition to geology and astronomy, the museum has a rather old-school but impressive collection of mounted animals on display in the dramatic (and aptly named) Great Mammal Hall. Another visitor favourite – with colourful specimens, live animals and lots of hands-on activities – is the exhibit on arthropods.

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