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Probing the mysteries of neutron stars with a surprising earthly analog

Ultracold gases in the lab could help scientists better understand the universe.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/07/probing-the-mysteries-of-neutron-stars-with-a-surprising-earthly-analog/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Probing the mysteries of neutron stars with a surprising earthly analog

Ultracold gases in the lab could help scientists better understand the universe.

Ars Technica

Shelves in an old machinery shop abandoned when the owner died

Photos/info: https://www.abandonedamerica.us/alexander-conca-machine-shop

The Abandoned Alexander Conca Machine Shop in Bristol, PA | Abandoned America

When the owner of this machine shop passed away at 76, a fascinating time capsule was left behind.

Archaeologists may have found ruins of fabled entrance to Zapotec underworld

Spanish missionaries deemed Lyobaa to be a "back door to hell" and sealed all entrances.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/07/archaeologists-may-have-found-ruins-of-fabled-entrance-to-zapotec-underworld/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Archaeologists may have found ruins of fabled entrance to Zapotec underworld

Spanish missionaries deemed Lyobaa to be a "back door to hell" and sealed all entrances.

Ars Technica

The Antikythera mechanism is an ancient analog computer that was discovered in 1901 in a shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island of Antikythera. It consists of a collection of gears, dials, and inscriptions housed in a wooden box-like structure. The purpose of the mechanism was to track and predict astronomical positions and events, such as the positions of the planets, phases of the moon, and eclipses.

#antikytheramechanism #Greek #history #ancientgreece #threads #humpday #Twitter #art

The Ocean Within: A Visit to an Abandoned Aquarium

While this abandoned aquarium was relatively small, its flooded hallways and eerie atmosphere made visiting it a distinctive experience.

This year, students who enroll in Computer Science 50: Introduction to Computer Science, Harvard’s flagship coding course, will have a new learning tool at their disposal: artificial intelligence https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/6/21/cs50-artificial-intelligence/ #AI
CS50 Will Integrate Artificial Intelligence Into Course Instruction | News | The Harvard Crimson

This year, students who enroll in Computer Science 50: Introduction to Computer Science, Harvard’s flagship coding course, will have a new learning tool at their disposal: artificial intelligence.

SpaceX has successfully launched Europe's Euclid space telescope from Florida using a Falcon 9 rocket. The mission aims for a better understanding of dark matter and energy, marking a significant step for European space exploration.
- By Emre Kelly

https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2023/07/01/spacex-launches-euclid-telescope-from-florida-to-hunt-for-dark-matter/70372483007/
More: https://hypeaviation.com/story/spacex-launches-european-space-telescope-from-florida-to-hunt-for-dark-matter-and-energy/121902/
#spacex #rocketlaunch #spacetelescope #space

SpaceX launches European space telescope from Florida to hunt for dark matter and energy

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Europe's Euclid space telescope from Florida, paving way for scientists to better understand dark matter and energy.

Florida Today