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A diagram showing how massive objects in space distort space-time to cause gravitational lensing.
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Seeing the universe through dark matter lenses

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Leo Li, Xiaoyao Yin

Dark matter is thought to cause many strange phenomena, including gravitational lensing. But physicists remain divided as to what dark matter may be, or whether it even exists at all…

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Creative Writing 

Healing

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Molly Knox, Xiaoyao Yin

“This ugly, fabulous planet”: Molly Knox’s beautifully crafted poetry reconsiders what it means to heal and grow during pride month.

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