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Julianne Dalcanton

Cosmic Variance

An Astronaut Fist Bump

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black holes merging

Learn more about LIGO, the observatory that detected two massive black holes merging, the largest in recorded history. 

A Merger of the "Most Massive Black Hole Binary We've Observed" Is Revealed

Part of the sermon mentions Wade in Peterhouse MS 255. The word 'Wade' appears 4 lines up, 3rd word from right. 'Lupi' (wolf) appears in the bottom line, 5 words from the left. (Image Credit: The Master and Fellows of Peterhouse / University of Cambridge)

Part of the sermon mentioning Wade Poem 

Learn how a new reading of an 800-year-old medieval sermon has revealed fresh insights into the famous English poem 'Song of Wade.'

A Medieval Preacher’s Meme Helps Solve a 130-Year-Old Literary Mystery

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Neanderthal Skull

Learn more about Chiari malformation type 1, a rare brain condition that may be present in certain genes thanks to Neanderthals. 

Neanderthal Genes May Cause a Rare Brain Condition That Impacts Balance and Posture

An Astronaut Fist Bump

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