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U.S. National Science Foundation Green Bank Telescope Records Fastest Fast Radio Burst—Yet
Measurements yield a repeating signal from a hyperactive fast radio burst in a clean environment, giving astronomers a wealth of insights about its origin
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Improved satellite internet service for National Radio Quiet Zone
Technical advances enable radio astronomy research to coexist with high speed internet service, improving service for 99.5% of residents in the National Radio Quiet Zone
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A Cosmic Chemical Breakthrough: Astronomers Discover New Building Blocks for Complex Organic Matter
New molecule detected in depths of interstellar space, list of identified complex molecules grows The element carbon is a building block for life, both on Earth and potentially elsewhere in the vast reaches of space. There should be a lot of carbon in space, but surprisingly, it’s not always easy to find. While it can…
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Safety is our top priority, Quiet Zone Officials Come Together to Find Solutions
U.S. National Science Foundation, science and federal agencies are working on new solutions for communications in the National Radio Quiet Zone “Safety of our local community is our top priority,” shares Jim Jackson, Director of the U.S. National Science Foundation Green Bank Observatory (NSF GBO) in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Recently, officials from the neighboring…
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Green Bank Observatory Inspires Blenko Glass
Blenko Glass Company is honored to announce its 2024 West Virginia Day Piece, “Wavelength.” This year’s ‘Birthday’ piece is a 15-inch charger (wide, shallow bowl) in our classic Crystal with intricate white glass powder tracework in a diamond optic pattern to create a beautiful, radiating geometric design. The charger was designed by Creative Director James…
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Broadband Will Bring High-Speed Internet Connectivity to the National Radio Quiet Zone
Pocahontas County residents are set to experience a transformative shift in their internet connectivity, as the state of West Virginia announces substantial developments in the broadband infrastructure. The West Virginia Governor’s Office has granted preliminary approval for nearly $33 million in funding through the Line Extension Advancement and Development (LEAD) program, paving the way for…
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Can Astronomers Use Radar to Spot a Cataclysmic Asteroid?
Scientists share their latest findings and the future of radar in planetary science and defense
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Mystery of Star Formation Revealed by Hearts of Molecular Clouds
Data from the World’s Largest Radio Telescopes Holds Clues