The New York Times – Music:
Analyses of 17th-century stringed instruments suggest that a young Antonio Stradivari might have apprenticed with a particular craftsman.
Category: your-feed-science
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How to Get Dolphin-Smooth Skin
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
For skin care like a cetacean, you’re going to need corals, sponges and the ability to hold your breath for a long time.
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F.D.A. Authorizes Underwear to Protect Against S.T.I.s During Oral Sex
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
It’s the first time underwear has been authorized for this purpose, and it provides a new choice for protection where the few options have been unpopular.
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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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You Hear the Musical Saw. These Mathematicians Heard Geometry.
The New York Times – Music:
A scientist who has studied falling playing cards, coiling rope and other phenomena has now analyzed what transforms a carpenter’s tool into a sonorous instrument.
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Concerns Rise as Passenger Masks Fall
The New York Times – Travel:
Health experts expressed dismay at a judge’s ruling that struck down the C.D.C. mask mandate for planes, trains and buses.
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‘Snarge’ Happens and Studying It Makes Your Plane Trip Safer
The New York Times – Travel:
When a bird collides with an airplane, determining its species can help prevent future collisions. To do that, scientists need snarge.