Science

August 10, 2022

Here’s How Galileo Sketched the Moon as Seen Through His Telescope in 1609

Astronomer Galileo Galilei is famous for advocating the heliocentric model of the universe. The rebellious thinker spent years refining designs for a telescope, eventually producing one that had 30x magnification. With his telescope, he investigated the planets and even our Moon. His sketches of its rough, mountainous surfaces are prized today for their detail and revolutionary depiction of the Moon's phases.

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July 31, 2022

Study Shows That Reaching Out to Old Friends Is More Appreciated Than We Might Think

It's easy to lose touch with friends, especially when you live far apart. And sometimes the longer you've gone without speaking to someone, the harder it feels to pick up where you left off. However, a new study suggests that reaching out to pals—especially ones that you have not talked to in a while—is even more appreciated than initially thought. “People are fundamentally social beings and enjoy connecting with others.

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July 28, 2022

Symbolic Space Patch Celebrates the Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope

Patches have long been a way to commemorate an event or an achievement. Designer Tim Gagnon creates special space patches that celebrate and remember the amazing accomplishments of NASA. Sold through A-B Emblem, the official NASA patch manufacturer for more than 50 years, the patches produced by Gagnon offer illustrative designs of individual missions, teams, and history-making moments. Of his vast, awe-inspiring designs, Gagnon’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)

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