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Of Fashion, Faith, and Physics
Theoretical physicist Roger Penrose argues against some prominent theories about the universe, calling them fashion, faith, and fantasy.
Reimagining the Astronomical Objects of Messier
An artist finds inspiration in the celestial frustrations of astronomer Charles Messier.
4:43
Taking a Telepresence Robot for a Spin
Can a robotic avatar let you remotely experience a trip to the zoo?
17:08
A ‘David and Goliath’ Story for Personal Computers
How the “Silicon Cowboys” of Compaq’s early days took on the behemoth IBM with a 28-pound portable computer.
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How To Make A Golden Record
Two of the creators of the Voyager Golden Record remember how they crafted a message for alien civilizations.
The Golden Record Decoded
Voyager 1 and 2 will drift for billions of years in the emptiness carrying a Golden Records, inscribed with our message to any intelligent spacefaring civilization that discovers it.
16:59
Revealing Envy, Laughter, and Curiosity Through Data
What can small, everyday data reveal about our thoughts and emotions?
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This Is Your Brain on Jackson Pollock
In his new book, neuropsychiatrist Eric Kandel explores the relationship between neuroscience and abstract art.
50 Years of Star Trek, and the Influence of Science Fiction
Live long and prosper.