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It’s inevitable: that feeling, as the calendar year draws to a close and awards season heads into full swing, that I need to catch up. Fortunately, this time of year also brings the Brattle Theatre’s “(Some of) The Best Of” series, a painstakingly curated program of more than two dozen of the previous year’s finest cinematic offerings, all presented where they belong– on the big screen. This year’s program presents an added twist: to accommodate for the fact that the Brattle will be closed for a few days in mid-January to renovate their sound system, a handful of 2022’s most...

Scientists discovered the star SMSS1605-1443 in 2018. Upon discovery, they determined that it was perhaps one of the Milky Way’s oldest stars based on its chemical composition. However, it’s underlying nature has remained unknown for the past few years. Now, though, astronomers believe they may have discovered the origins of this star. According to a new study published in Astronomy and Astrophysics, SMSS1605-1443 is in fact a double star, also known as a binary. This was originally thought to not occur in stars as old as SMSS1605-1443, David Aguado, the first author of the paper, explained to Phys.org. The origins...

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I don’t know about you, but when my students heard we were starting our space unit, there was a lot of excitement in the classroom! The planets provide a fascinating topic for students to learn about because they provide a lens into our solar system. Studying the planets can help students understand how our Earth fits into the larger cosmic landscape, from the smallest asteroid to the largest galaxy.  Additionally, the planets offer a unique opportunity for students to explore their orbits’ location and appreciate our universe’s wonder and beauty. Let’s take a closer look at the following 5 ideas...

It might be summer now, but back to school season is upon us! I have been seeing some really great Amazon School Supplies Deals so I had to share. You can use to save on pens, pencils, markers, and SO MUCH MORE! Get Amazon School Supplies Deals Here Amazon School Supplies Deals Amazon has some nice discounts on various school and office supplies. Today there are a big sale on back to school items like school supplies and more! There are just too many to mention but here are some of my favorites. One of my favorites is the SHARPIE...