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The Very Large Array Is Currently Shut Down, But Enjoy This Documentary Anyway

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I Only Listened to My Late 2000s iPod Library for a Week—These 4 Songs Make Me Want to Burn the Evidence

After discovering my late 2000s high school iPod and scrolling through the library, I found a few embarrassing songs I might as well share.

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Lucy Dacus Just Announced More North American Tour Dates for 2026

The new dates come in addition to a spring West Coast run and a healthy summer festival schedule.

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4 of the Best Literary References in 1990s Rock

These four 90s rock songs feature some great literary references you may never have thought could be turned into a song.

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NASA’s Asteroid-Smashing Test Worked Even Better Than Expected

The impact didn’t just alter the asteroid’s local orbit. It slightly shifted the entire system’s path around the Sun.

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