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Gravitational Waves Uncover 2,000-Year-Old Lunar Calendar in Ancient Cosmic Calculator

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ATHENS, GREECE – A recent study sheds new light on the ancient Antikythera mechanism, a hand-powered device recovered from a shipwreck in the Aegean Sea over a century ago. The research suggests that the device, which served as a cosmic calculator, operated based on the lunar calendar rather than the solar one, revealing the precision and advanced craftsmanship of ancient Greek artisans. The Antikythera mechanism, named after the Greek island near where it was found, …

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Gravitational Waves: Meet The Einstein Telescope! A New Era of Discoveries in Astronomy Awaits

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AACHEN, GERMANY – The future of astronomy looks promising with the development of the Einstein Telescope, set to revolutionize our understanding of the universe by detecting gravitational waves. Expected to begin observations in 2035, this new telescope will offer unprecedented insights into cosmic events like neutron star collisions, shedding light on the formation of elements like gold. Gravitational wave detectors have already provided valuable information about fast galactic processes such as collisions of neutron stars. …

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