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MIT Astronomers Unlock Fast Radio Bursts; World Plogging Shines

1/9/2025

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Astronomers at MIT have made a groundbreaking discovery, tracing fast radio bursts back to neutron stars or black holes. In a different realm of innovation, the World Plogging Championship in Genoa collected an astonishing 6,600 pounds of litter. Meanwhile, a stunning 6th-century sword unearthed in England sheds light on Anglo-Saxon culture, while a vibrant campaign in London seeks to celebrate Black hairstyles through new emojis.

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Astronomers at MIT have made a groundbreaking discovery, tracing fast radio bursts back to neutron stars or black holes. In a different realm of innovation, the World Plogging Championship in Genoa collected an astonishing 6,600 pounds of litter. Meanwhile, a stunning 6th-century sword unearthed in England sheds light on Anglo-Saxon culture, while a vibrant campaign in London seeks to celebrate Black hairstyles through new emojis.