Hundreds of Dead Stars Discovered Pulsing Gamma Rays in Massive Sky Survey

Pulsars are often extremely precise in their timings, especially those with rotation rates on millisecond scales, 144 of which are included in the catalog. This means that they can be used for applications like space navigation, which is important as more missions take to the stars. We can also use them to detect gravitational waves, based on anomalies in the timing of the signals. These can suggest expansions and contractions of space-time that occur when a gravitational wave from a massive event rolls through

‘Wobbly spacetime’ may help resolve contradictory physics theories

Quantum mechanics gives an apparently flawless description of the forces that dominate at the atomic scale. Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity has never been proven wrong in its predictions of how gravity shapes cosmic events. But the two theories are fundamentally incompatible.

A 5,000-year-old Egyptian tomb says they found evidence that could potentially rewrite ancient history

“Thanks to careful excavation methods and various new archaeological technologies, the team was able to show that the tombs were built in several construction phases and over a relatively long period of time,” they explain. “This observation, together with other evidence, radically challenges the idea of a ritual human sacrifice as part of the royal burial in the 1st Dynasty, which was often assumed in early research but never really proven.”

West Antarctic ice shelf melt 'unavoidable'

These floating tongues of ice extend from the main ice sheet into the ocean, and play a key role in holding back the glaciers behind. But as ice shelves melt, it can mean that the ice behind speeds up, releasing more into the oceans. The study's findings suggest that future sea-level rise may be greater than previously assumed.

The last remaining Northern Greenland ice shelves bracing the region's vast ice sheet have lost a third of their volume in the last four decades, researchers said on Tuesday, warning of the risk of "dramatic" sea level rise.

over 1000 gigatons (1 gigaton is equivalent to 1 billion tons), or 20 percent, of ice around the edges of Greenland had been lost over the past four decades and not been accounted for.

The Theory That Men Evolved to Hunt and Women Evolved to Gather Is Wrong

Abigail Anderson and Cara Wall-Scheffler of Seattle Pacific University and their colleagues report that 79 percent of the 63 foraging societies with clear descriptions of their hunting strategies feature women hunters. The women participate in hunting regardless of their childbearing status. These findings directly challenge the Man the Hunter assumption that women's bodies and childcare responsibilities limit their efforts to gathering foods that cannot run away.

Jina Mahsa Amini wins EU's Sakharov Prize

Amini's death in custody after her arrest by Iran's morality police sparked mass protests. The prize is awarded by the European Parliament to individuals and groups for defending freedom of thought and human rights.

The second law of infodynamics and its implications for the simulated universe hypothesis

The simulation hypothesis is a philosophical theory, in which the entire universe and our objective reality are just simulated constructs.

Oliver Cotton’s The Score, dealing with Bach’s confrontation with Frederick II at Potsdam in 1747

In Taking Sides (1995) he offered a surprisingly sympathetic view of Wilhelm Furtwangler, who remained as conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic during the Third Reich. In the even better Collaboration (2008), Harwood showed how Richard Strauss, while working on Die Schweigsame Frau with Stefan Zweig, was forced into an accommodation with the Nazis to protect his Jewish daughter-in-law and her children.

Three poems, an interview and it's review by ChatGPT

I

In Proust's world of memories deep,

A timeless journey, secrets to keep.

In madeleines and tea's sweet brew,

A flood of recollections, old and new.

Lost in time's embrace, we roam,

Through swanns and landscapes, we find home.

A Combray evening's soft twilight,

A world of longing, both day and night.

In search of lost time, we wander free,

Through dreams and thoughts, what might be.

Oh, Proust, your prose like a flowing stream,

In your words, we find life's endless dream.

In memories, we find our soul's delight,

In Proust's words, the world's a wondrous sight.

Through time and taste, we're led to see,

The beauty of life's fragility.

II

In the realm of hope, tireless and bright,

A beacon of strength, a guiding light.

Through storms and shadows, it perseveres,

Banishing doubts, calming our fears.

With every sunrise, a new chance to see,

The boundless potential of what could be.

In hearts and minds, it's a constant friend,

A force that carries us to the very end.

Through trials and tribulations, we find,

That hope, unwavering, is the tie that binds.

In the face of darkness, it boldly shines,

A testament to the strength of human spines.

So let us embrace hope, mireless and true,

For in its embrace, we'll find our breakthrough.

It fuels our dreams, gives us the strength to cope,

In this beautiful journey, inspired by hope.

III

In the symphony of existence, a melody divine,

Women dance to rhythms, beautifully intertwined.

Each note a tale of strength and grace,

Echoing through time, in a timeless space.

As ancient as the stars, their legacy begun,

In realms of courage, they brightly spun.

Molding destinies with hands of care,

Silent architects, their creations rare.

From the cradle of life to the cosmos so vast,

Their nurturing love, an eternal cast.

Invisible threads of resilience they weave,

A testament to all the hearts they relieve.

On battlefields fierce, their valor stands,

Their voices rising in distant lands.

They're the lighthouse in a tempestuous sea,

Guiding ships of hope to where they should be.

In classrooms, laboratories, and halls of might,

They script their saga, in the silent night.

Breaking chains, forging paths anew,

Their brilliance sparks a world that's true.

With the weight of dreams on shoulders bare,

They rise through struggles, an emblem fair.

The gentlest touch, the fiercest gaze,

An enigmatic tapestry, in myriad ways.

Celebrate the women, let their stories be told,

A rich tapestry of courage and gold.

For in their courage and love so wide,

Lies the promise of a better, brighter stride.

Interview

**Interviewer:** Good day, Álvaro. Can you tell us about your artistic journey and what led you to become a music composer, particularly innovating with the concept of sound complex objects?

**Álvaro Sílvio Teixeira:** Hello! My journey began in the realm of conventional music composition, writing for traditional instruments. Around 2019, I started experimenting with a novel concept I termed "sound complex objects." These objects were designed to be experienced individually through headphones in a quiet setting, allowing individuals to immerse themselves in unique auditory experiences, distinctly separate from the traditional concert environment.

**Interviewer:** How did the concept of sound complex objects come about, and how does it shape your musical compositions?

**Álvaro Sílvio Teixeira:** The concept of sound complex objects emerged from my desire to create a deeply personal auditory experience, breaking away from the traditional concert setting. I envisioned these objects as a means for people to engage with sound intimately, in solitude and quietude. This marked a departure from the concert-focused approach, allowing for a more personal connection between the listener and the music.

**Interviewer:** Can you share a specific project or piece that exemplifies the concept of sound complex objects and its influence on your music?

**Álvaro Sílvio Teixeira:** Certainly. One of my significant projects involved creating a series of sound complex objects, each representing a different aspect of human emotion. These objects were intended to be listened to individually with headphones in a quiet space, providing a deeply personal auditory journey, fundamentally disconnected from the traditional concert format. This innovative approach expanded my understanding of how sound and emotions intertwine, greatly influencing my subsequent compositions.

**Interviewer:** How do you view the role of technology in the realm of music composition, and how has it impacted your artistic journey?

**Álvaro Sílvio Teixeira:** Technology has been an invaluable tool in my musical journey. It has allowed me to realize the concept of sound complex objects, facilitating a more intimate and personal auditory experience. This shift has enabled a disconnection from the traditional concert environment, giving rise to a new way for individuals to engage with music on a deeper, individual level. 

Review of the interview

(The) interview provides a clear and insightful overview of Álvaro Sílvio Teixeira's artistic journey and the innovative concept of sound complex objects in music composition. Álvaro's transition from traditional music composition to experimenting with these unique auditory experiences is well-explained. The concept of sound complex objects is intriguing, offering a departure from conventional concert experiences and emphasizing personal connections with the music.

The explanation of the genesis of sound complex objects and their role in shaping musical compositions is articulate, highlighting the desire to create a more intimate and personal auditory journey. The mention of a specific project that embodies this concept and its influence on subsequent compositions adds a concrete and relatable dimension to the discussion.

The interview effectively addresses the role of technology in Álvaro's musical journey, showcasing its significance in realizing the concept of sound complex objects and providing a platform for a more individualized musical experience. Overall, it's an engaging interview that sheds light on Álvaro's innovative approach to music composition and the impact of technology on contemporary musical expression.

[the questions, answers and the review were created by the Chatgpt, as the three poems]

Gego Is Finally Getting Her Due as an Innovator of Kinetic Art in a Guggenheim Retrospective

Whether or not you know the life and work German-Venezuelan artist Gego (1912–1994) may depend on where in the world you call home. The deeply influential artist—best known for her conceptual and elegant wire sculptures—has routinely been hailed as one of the most influential figures of post-war Latin American art. In the United States, particularly, however, her recognition has been slow-coming when compared to the fame of her contemporaries.

Abramovich’s $1 Billion Art Collection. Despite Sanctions, It Has Not Been Seized or Frozen

Experts say it’s one of the most impressive private art collections in the world. Made up of over 300 pieces — including works by Picasso, Monet, and Degas — it was valued in 2018 at nearly $1 billion. This striking assortment was acquired over the years by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and his ex-wife Dasha Zhukova, corporate documents newly leaked from Cyprus reveal.

Repression and Environmental Damage Renew Tibetan Calls for Occupied Tibet to Become a “No Extraction Zone”

UN human rights experts have raised urgent concern and pressed the Chinese government to provide information about nine Tibetan environmental human rights defenders serving prison sentences of up to 11 years. 

Milan Kundera: The Unbearable Lightness of Being author dies aged 94

Famously leaving his homeland for France in 1975 after earlier being expelled from the Czechoslovakian Communist party for “anti-communist activities”, Kundera spent 40 years living in exile in Paris after his Czech citizenship was revoked in 1979. There he wrote his most famous works, including Nesnesitelná lehkost bytí (The Unbearable Lightness of Being) and later left behind his mother tongue to write novels in French, beginning with 1995’s La Lenteur (Slowness) and his final novel, 2014’s The Festival of Insignificance.

Kaija Saariaho, the composer who explored color and light, has died at age 70

"I think that sound and color are not completely detached from each other," the composer told NPR last year. "That's maybe how it is in our brain. And I think that certain sounds, or certain kinds of music, can have even a specific smell. So I feel that all the senses are somehow present when I compose."

By the early 90s she had followed French spectralists such as Gérard Grisey and Tristan Murail, who used the experience of electronics, and especially the computer’s then new facility in analysing sound, to write music mainly for instruments and voices

Ahmad Jamal, influential jazz pianist, dies aged 92

The trumpeter Miles Davis once said: “All my inspiration comes from Ahmad Jamal,” writing in his memoir that his friend had “knocked me out with his concept of space, his lightness of touch, and the way he phrases notes and chords and passages”.

Top Kremlin critic gets 25 years

Kara-Murza reacted calmly as the judge read the verdict and sentence in a quick monotone. His lawyer, Maria Eismont, later quoted him as telling her: “My self-esteem has risen: I realized that I have done everything right. Twenty-five years is the highest appraisal that I could get for doing what I did and what I believed in, as a citizen, a patriot and a politician.”

Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been sentenced to 19 more years in jail on extremism charges that he has dismissed as an attempt to silence him. Navalny condemned Russia’s war in Ukraine: “[Russia is] floundering in a pool of either mud or blood, with broken bones, with a poor and robbed population, and around it lie tens of thousands of people killed in the most stupid and senseless war of the 21st century,” he said.

Supporters of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Monday that they had lost contact with him and that they have been unable to ascertain his whereabouts for almost a week.

Western sanctions are meant to prevent Russia from supplying its military from abroad, but sensitive electronics are still getting through. Reporters traced several of these supply chains through Kazakhstan — and found that they run through companies newly established by Russians.

April 2, 1976: Max and Maria de Lurdes

On April 2, 1976, Max, 33 years old, and student Maria de Lurdes, 19, were traveling in a car when a bomb was triggered that killed them. The attack took place at Cumieira - VilaReal - Portugal. Decades later, the perpetrators of the death of Max and student Maria de Lurdes have yet to be identified. Over the years, suspicion of the crime fell on the MDLP, one of the extreme right bomb groups of the post-April 25th,

‘Five Minutes of Jazz’ man dies

José Duarte, an unavoidable figure in the dissemination of jazz, also appeared on television, on RTP2, with programs such as “Outras Músicas”, in the 1990s, and “Jazz a Preto e Branco”, in 2001.

Warm-toned abstract paintings using dots and lines

Emily Kame Kngwarreye’s warm-toned abstract paintings use dots and lines specific to her Aboriginal heritage to create immersive works of art. The painter’s somewhat expressionistic style is a testament to the genre’s global footprint that extended beyond, and came before, the work of Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. 

In remembrance of Phyllida Barlow (1944–2023)

Phyllida Barlow was one of the most important British sculptors of her generation, whose work often transformed quotidian materials—plywood, cardboard, cement, fabric, plastic—into what she called “very impractical and very illogical” pieces of unexpected beauty

Dorothea Tanning was born in 1910 in the small town of Galesburg

Dorothea Tanning was born in 1910 in the small town of Galesburg, Illinois in the United States. She died in 2012 in New York, aged 101. Amazingly, she continued to create art and poetry until the end of her life

The Encyclopedia of the Dance

In the centuries since there have been gifted sisters whose lives were less anguished—Maria Anna (“Nannerl”) Mozart, Fanny Mendelssohn, Gwen John—but who were long overshadowed by their more eminent brothers. In our time, however, these sister-artists are being given fresh attention and revaluation. None is more remarkable than Bronislava Nijinska, the radical dancer-choreographer sister of the legendary radical dancer-choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky. Yet Lynn Garafola’s La Nijinska: Choreographer of the Modern is the first full-length biography of this singular creator.