All's not as it appears, this tale has many twists -
but if I wasn't here documenting the story
would that mean that the plot did not exist?

— Peter Hammill

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How the CIA’s Kryptos Sculpture Gave Up Its Final Secret

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 1:30pm

Uncovering the CIA’s Kryptos puzzle took three parts math and one part sleuthing

Categories: Astronomy

Google Measures ‘Quantum Echoes’ on Willow Quantum Computer Chip

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 10:25am

“Quantum echoes” rippling through Google’s quantum computer chip Willow could lead to advances in molecular chemistry and the physics of black holes

Categories: Astronomy

Zoo Lunch Mishap Reveals Lizards’ Hidden Fire Detector

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 9:30am

Australian “sleepy” lizards are not so sleepy when it comes to fire

Categories: Astronomy

Earth’s Falling Reflectivity Means the Planet Is Getting Darker—And Hotter

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 9:05am

The planet’s brightness is dimming—changing rainfall, circulation and temperature

Categories: Astronomy

How Word Choice and Effort Make Apologies Sound Genuine, according to Psychologists

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 5:00am

The words we choose when apologizing—especially longer, effortful ones—can signal sincerity and make our apologies feel more authentic.

Categories: Astronomy