The New York Times – Music:
The 2022 awards are going to artists, activists, scholars, scientists and others who have shown “exceptional creativity.” The grants are a bit bigger than before: $800,000 over five years.
Category: Space and Astronomy
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How Long Is the Drive to the Edge of the Universe?
The New York Times – Travel:
See you in a quadrillion years or so. Don’t forget to pack zillions of tons of snacks!
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Nichelle Nichols, Lieutenant Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 89
The New York Times – Film:
She was among the first Black women to have a leading role in a TV series. She later worked with NASA to recruit minorities for the space program.
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William Herschel Is Famous for Science. What About His Music?
The New York Times – Music:
The accomplished astronomer was, one historian said, “the Einstein of his time.” But before he surveyed the sky, he was a prolific musician.
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Gucci Gives New Meaning to the Contemporary Obsession With Stars
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
At a medieval castle in Puglia, it’s all about astronomy, baby.
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Hear the Weird Sounds of a Black Hole Singing
The New York Times – Music:
As part of an effort to “sonify” the cosmos, researchers have converted the pressure waves from a black hole into an audible … something.
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How Space Tourism Is Skyrocketing
The New York Times – Travel:
From zero-pressure balloon trips to astronaut boot camps, reservations for getting off the planet — or pretending to — are skyrocketing. The prices, however, are still out of this world.
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SpaceX and Axiom Launch Private Astronaut Crew to Space Station
The New York Times – Travel:
Axiom Space bought seats on a SpaceX rocket to be NASA’s guests in orbit as the agency extends efforts to commercialize spaceflight.
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Pete Davidson to Join Next Blue Origin Space Flight
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The “Saturday Night Live’’ comedian will be one of six passengers to fly to the edge of space this month with Blue Origin, the rocket company founded by Jeff Bezos.