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Astronomical image of a young star system with labeled features: jet, conical outflow, dark lane, possible spiral, disk, tail, and a scale marking 300 astronomical units.
A young, nearby, massive star, whose protoplanetary disk appears perfectly edge-on, was just viewed by JWST, with staggering implications.
The Earth is partially illuminated against a dark space background, showing glowing city lights and a blue atmosphere.
A new SETI study shows how far the field of technosignatures has come.
planetary nebula
Historically, astronomers have often named things creatively, bizarrely, and often inaccurately. But which terms are the most egregious?
Abstract black and white image of two figures embracing, with swirling line patterns and contrasting shadows evoking a textured effect that subtly hints at negative emotions.
Ethan Kross, psychologist and author of "Shift," explains how negative emotions help us live safely and well.
A sunflower with a detailed close-up of its center, showcasing spiral patterns intertwined with mathematics. Fibonacci sequence and mathematical diagrams elegantly overlay a serene blue background.
The artistic and the mathematical mind are not so far apart.
Collage featuring a black and white portrait of an older man exuding priceless conviction amidst abstract patterns and aerial river imagery, with the title "The Nightcrawler" at the top.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Five men, immersed in conversation, sit indoors on a blanket, eating from metal bowls. Despite the cloud of ignorance surrounding them about modern science, they share stories and laughter as a red bowl rests prominently at their center.
If we wish to tackle the very real problems society faces, we require expert-level knowledge. Valuing it starts earlier than we realize.