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Grasping Time: The Lifespans of Cosmic Objects

by Abhinav Sukla Most of us will only be around for less than a century. With a lifespan that short, even the times of ancient civilizations feel unimaginably far away. When the frame of reference shifts to cosmic objects, the … Continue reading

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Neutron Stars: The Mysterious Engines of Cosmic Creation

by Abhinav Sukla, co-editor Neutron stars are the dense remnants of massive stars that underwent supernova explosions. When a star goes supernova, it collapses in on itself as it no longer has any materials inside of it to fuse. Normally, … Continue reading

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A Candle in the Dark

An Editorial, by Michael Wright, Co-Editor November 5, 1962: A few weeks before, the Cuban missile crisis had been resolved and the Soviets were removing their missiles from the island nation. Wally Schirra had just completed the fifth Mercury flight, … Continue reading

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