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Date: July 4th, 2008

He May Be On to Something

4 July, 2008 (18:12) | Physics | 1 comment

This Einstein guy, that is.
In unique stellar laboratory, Einstein’s theory passes strict, new test
Precession of binary neutron stars.
Studies of other pulsars in binary systems had indicated that such wobbling occurred, but could not produce precise measurements of the amount of wobbling.
“Measuring the amount of wobbling is what tests the details of Einstein’s theory and gives [...]

Celebrate!

4 July, 2008 (18:06) | Physics | No comments

Hope everyone has (or had) a happy aphelion. Don’t worry, the sun will start getting closer again.

Random Nonphysics Post

4 July, 2008 (05:38) | Other science | No comments

Coffee Grounds Perk up Compost Pile With Nitrogen
About 2 percent nitrogen by volume, used coffee grounds can be a safe substitute for nitrogen-rich manure in the compost pile, explained Cindy Wise, coordinator of the compost specialist program at the Lane County office of the Oregon State University Extension Service.
“A lot of people don’t want [...]

 

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