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Astrophysics True Star: Cepheid Variables

Astrophysics’ True Star: Cepheid Variables

Anthony Edmonds, Staff Writer May 9, 2023
Cepheid Variables are the primary reason we can calculate our distance to most objects, as well as the universe's expansion. A seemingly innocuous set of stars that varied in brightness over time allowed astronomers to figure out how far things are from us, and later on, helped to prove the existence of galaxies aside from our own.
Nuclear Fusion is the Future: Heres Why it Doesnt Matter

Nuclear Fusion is the Future: Here’s Why it Doesn’t Matter

Alexander Call, Staff Writer May 9, 2023
Nuclear fusion, once thought of as a mere pipe dream, is now seemingly on the horizon of attainability, as new experiments performed by some of the brightest minds in the scientific community have indicated increased promise within fusion technology.
Is Saturn the True Lord of the Rings?

Is Saturn the True Lord of the Rings?

Ava Wood, Staff Writer May 9, 2023
Discovered in 2012 by a team led by Eric Mamajek, J1407b has left a lasting impression on astronomers and space nerds alike.
The Hidden Communication Between Trees

The Hidden Communication Between Trees

Jonathan Chen, Staff Writer May 9, 2023
Trees are mysterious in the sense of their silent and often ignored communication, involving seemingly invisible exchanges and unlikely partnerships.
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