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Social Sciences May 9, 2024

Silent disco: Why dancing in sync brings us closer together

Silent discos started back in the 1970s as a convenient way to get around noise restrictions. In those days that meant everyone bringing their own music loaded onto a Walkman. Later, DJs would set up their own radio channels ...

Social Sciences May 7, 2024

How do emotions help construct our cultural identity in music festivals?

2022 was a record year for music festivals in Spain, hitting historic highs just two years after the entire country was locked down due to the pandemic. Spain boasts close to a thousand music festivals and a live music industry ...

Space Exploration Apr 8, 2024

A total solar eclipse races across North America as clouds part along totality

A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America on Monday as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies.

General Physics Apr 8, 2024

A physicist uses X-rays to rescue old music recordings

Researchers are developing a technique that uses the special synchrotron X-ray light from the Swiss Light Source SLS to non-destructively digitize recordings from high-value historic audio tapes—including treasures from ...

Social Sciences Apr 8, 2024

Happier, more connected neighborhoods start right in the front yard

A salve for America's loneliness epidemic could exist right in front of its homes.

Space Exploration Apr 8, 2024

Totality insanity: Eclipse frenzy hits North America

Eclipse mania is sweeping across North America as a breathtaking celestial event on Monday promises a rare blend of commerce, science—and celebration.

Space Exploration Mar 28, 2024

NASA's mission to an ice-covered moon will contain a message between water worlds

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft, headed to Jupiter's ice-covered moon Europa in October 2024, will carry a laser-etched message that celebrates humanity's connection to water. The message pays homage to past NASA missions ...

Social Sciences Mar 26, 2024

Study explores why Australians love going to the cinema

Australians have had plenty of time in the last 100 years to work out what they value about cinema-going and why it matters. Head to any cinema and catch the Val Morgan advertising in the pre-show. Take a closer look at the ...

Environment Mar 13, 2024

Music festivals are increasingly affected by climate change—is the industry doing enough to mitigate the impact?

The Pitch Music and Arts Festival in Moyston, Victoria, was cancelled while festival-goers were already on site this weekend, after an extreme fire danger warning was issued.

Space Exploration Mar 2, 2024

Where will you be for the April 8 total solar eclipse? There's still time to grab a spot

Where will you be watching the April 8 total solar eclipse? There are just a few weeks left to pick your spot to see the skies darken along a strip of North America, whether by land, sea or air.

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