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astronomy
www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Science

Do Stars Outnumber the Sands of Earth's Beaches?

There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all Earth's beaches, an unfathomable concept.
Estimating the exact number of stars in the universe versus grains of sand on Earth is a complex and approximate 'Fermi problem.' [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
OMG science

This Nearby Brown Dwarf May Have Auroras--And a Moon, Too

Brown dwarfs exist in a category between planets and stars, and are often referred to as 'failed stars.' They emit an enduring infrared glow that makes them easier to spot in those wavelengths.
Despite being discovered nearly three decades ago, there is still much that astronomers do not know about brown dwarfs. [ more ]
Futurism
3 months ago
OMG science

Astronomers Puzzled by Galaxy With No Stars

Astronomers have discovered a galaxy with plenty of gas but no visible stars.
The discovery challenges our understanding of how stars and galaxies are formed. [ more ]
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Inverse
1 month ago
Science

If One of These Stars Explodes the Radioactive Atoms Could Decimate Life on Earth

Stars are relatively constant, varying only slightly in brightness over years
Supernovae, explosions of massive stars, are rare and typically remote events [ more ]
Lighthouse Hockey
2 months ago
New York Islanders

Islanders @ Stars: Amends on the road? [Game #58]

Islanders have a new first line in Dallas
Stars lead the Central Division by 18 points [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Under Pluto's Sunny Skies, You'd Have to Wear Shades

The sun is a star, not significantly different from others in the Milky Way.
The brightness of the sun depends on the distance from it. [ more ]
Bavarian Football Works
2 months ago
Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich youngsters in most valuable U-21 Bundesliga XI

Jamal Musiala and Mathys Tel are talented players who have the potential to become big stars.
Other notable players in the Bundesliga U21 XI include Florian Wirtz, Xavi Simons, and Youssoufa Moukoko. [ more ]
Maple Leafs Hotstove
3 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Game in 10: Core Four lights up the scoresheet as Maple Leafs shake off rough first period in win over Dallas

The Maple Leafs have had success against the Stars, winning six games in a row against them.
The Leafs' power play showed signs of improvement, creating scoring opportunities and executing a simple play for a goal. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Graphic design

SiriusXM got a new logo. Can it get them new listeners?

SiriusXM is rebranding itself and introducing a new streaming app in an effort to compete with popular music streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube Music. The new branding revolves around the star Sirius, which is also the company's namesake.
The revamped app features a new wordmark logo that incorporates a star in the letter S, as well as a disco ball variant and a version in black surrounded by barbed wire. The aim of the rebrand is to highlight that SiriusXM is home to the stars, both in terms of music and radio hosts. [ more ]
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