Recent Discoveries and Studies Span Music, Science, and Cosmology
Recent news covers a wide range of topics, from musical recommendations to cosmological surveys, reflecting the diverse interests of researchers and enthusiasts alike. A new study confirmed that the universe is less clumpy than standard cosmological theory would predict, while other scientific endeavors explored the origins of Stonehenge and the potential of using brewer's yeast for lab-grown meat.
Astronomers released the most ambitious cosmic map assembled so far, according to Nature News. The Dark Energy Survey observed around 150 million galaxies visible in Earth's southern sky. The survey confirmed that matter in the Universe is less clumpy than standard cosmological theory would predict.
In other science news, Ars Technica highlighted several interesting stories that almost went unnoticed in January. These included a lip-syncing robot, research into using brewer's yeast as scaffolding for lab-grown meat, the search for Leonardo da Vinci's DNA in his art, and new evidence supporting the theory that humans, not glaciers, transported the stones to build Stonehenge from Wales and northern Scotland. According to Ars Technica, Stonehenge is an iconic landmark.
NPR Politics reported on Chile's efforts to preserve plant biodiversity in the world's driest desert. The article focused on the Initihuasi Seed Bank in Vicuña, Chile, where researchers like Ana Sandoval are working to protect the future by freezing seeds. Vicuña is the birthplace of Chile's first Nobel laureate, writer Gabriela Mistral.
On a lighter note, Wired explored the physics of escaping an ice bowl. The article detailed three possible escape plans, using physics models and animations to illustrate how they work. The challenge involves being placed in a carved-out ice bowl and attempting to climb out.
For music enthusiasts, The Verge recommended M83's album "Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts," describing it as an icy post-rock record. Terrence O'Brien of The Verge noted that before M83 became an 80s-inspired pop project, the band had more in common with Mogwai. O'Brien mentioned listening to the album during a recent snowstorm in New York City.
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