Astronomy
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THE FRIDAY JIMPLECUTE
In 2000, a clump of gas and dust was forming in the stellar nursery. The mass drew more attention as it formed, began to spin and heat up in its core in 2012. “We found ourselves wondering, would it become… Continue reading
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Random Thoughts: Gibson, Parkinson’s, Space Mirrors, Skunks, and Words
Thirty-seven years ago, on 15 October, Kirk Gibson stepped up to home plate in Dodger Stadium in Game 1 of the World Series between the Dodgers and the Oakland Athletics. He was suffering from a swollen, shredded ligament in his… Continue reading
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