In the last half-century, astronomers from around the world have flocked to Chile and its silky skies, and now many of the largest telescopes on Earth have taken root along a sort of observatory alley that runs north-south for some 800 miles along the edge of the Atacama Desert.
What We're Reading
Apr
18
2023
Courting the Sirens of the Southern Sky, The New York Times
Rare Autism-Linked Mutation Starves Growing Neurons of Essential Nutrients, The Scientist
A mutation that prevents certain amino acids from entering neurons leads to the cells’ death early in brain development, according to a new study in mice. The findings provide clues to what happens in the brains of people with the mutation, which is linked to autism.
Mar
23
2023
Here’s a Peek Into the Mathematics of Black Holes, Science News
A nearly 1,000-page proof shows that slowly rotating black holes are stable.
The Universe Is Getting a Weigh-In Thanks to AI, Popular Science
Researchers from the Flatiron Institute and the Institute of Advanced Study have developed a (relatively speaking) simple solution to the issue of calculating the weight of the universe, with some assistance from artificial intelligence.
Mar
16
2023
Advancing Research in Basic Science and Mathematics
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