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A Bell Labs engineer investigating phone static accidentally discovered that the Milky Way emits radio waves, birthing an entirely new field of astronomy. Karl Jansky's curious pursuit of a mysterious hiss opened our eyes to an invisible universe we never knew existed.
A 60-year-old Australian radio telescope that discovered one of the brightest pulsars in the sky has been rescued from retirement by a tech entrepreneur who wants to keep it running for science and education.
A tech enthusiast is bringing back teletext, the beloved pre-internet information service from the 1980s, by adapting it for amateur radio transmission. The project combines nostalgic technology with modern ham radio capabilities to create a faster, more efficient way to share digital images over the airwaves.
Scientists are getting an unexpected second chance to build dream telescopes on the moon's far side, thanks to renewed lunar missions. A radio observatory there could reveal secrets from the universe's mysterious "dark ages."
Astronomers just released the most detailed radio image of the Milky Way ever created, revealing hidden star nurseries and the glowing remains of exploded stars in vivid detail. The breakthrough lets scientists study how stars are born and die across our galaxy like never before.
A mysterious cosmic flash just revealed it has a companion star. This discovery rewrites what we know about where the universe's most powerful radio signals come from.
Astronomers just cracked the code on mysterious radio bursts from space by discovering they come from two stars locked in a cosmic dance. This breakthrough could help us understand a dozen other puzzling signals we've been tracking.
Astronomers have finally figured out what's causing strange radio bursts from space that repeat every few hours. The discovery could unlock secrets about dozens of similar cosmic mysteries.
After swapping his saxophone for a microphone in 1987, James Valentine spent 30 years creating a radio style that invited listeners to share life's small dramas instead of politics. The beloved ABC presenter, who died at 64 after choosing voluntary assisted dying, proved kindness and curiosity could transform daytime radio.
Astronomers just completed the largest radio survey of the universe ever, revealing 13.7 million previously hidden cosmic wonders including black hole jets, colliding galaxies, and exploding stars. The breakthrough could transform our understanding of how supermassive black holes shape entire galaxies.
After transforming afternoon radio into a daily celebration of ordinary life for over 20 years, ABC Sydney's James Valentine retired to focus on his health, leaving behind a city that credits him with lifting their spirits. His unique approach turned listeners into creative collaborators, proving talkback radio could nourish instead of divide.
A groundbreaking telescope array in Nevada's desert will double humanity's known radio sources in just 24 hours. The 1,650-dish Deep Synoptic Array promises to revolutionize our understanding of black holes, pulsars, and mysterious cosmic signals.
Michael Rowse spent nearly two decades building a community radio station from the ground up—all as a volunteer. His daily dedication transformed Howick Village Radio into East FM, connecting neighbors and launching careers along the way.
Scientists are building a revolutionary radio telescope in Nevada with 1,650 dishes that will discover more celestial objects in one day than all other telescopes have found combined. The best part? All data will be free and public from day one.
Africa's oldest community radio station is giving away anti-xenophobia messages to fight fake news and violence targeting migrants. Bush Radio's free PSAs are helping stations across South Africa choose truth over fear.
A volunteer-run community radio station in Perth's hills is turning a frequency change into an opportunity. Kalamunda Community Radio says its new spot at 88.9FM will actually make it easier for listeners to find them.
In villages across Haryana and Rajasthan, women who once sat silent in community meetings are now shaping village decisions, thanks to a grassroots radio station that's broadcasting their concerns and amplifying their voices. Community Radio Connect FM 107.8 is transforming how rural communities share information and who gets to participate.
A hospital radio station that's been bringing joy to patients for seven decades just got the equipment upgrade it desperately needed. Thanks to a grant from Catholic charity SCORE, Radio Odstock can keep broadcasting hope 24/7.
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A 31-year-old who started broadcasting to 16 WhatsApp friends has built a two-hour community radio slot into a 13-presenter station reaching 20,000 listeners across rural South Africa. Sikelela Thobigunya's Bulungula Community Radio now trains local youth and delivers vital news to 70 remote villages.
Scientists have cracked a longstanding puzzle about how baby stars grow by watching pairs of newborn stars orbit each other through thick cosmic dust. The breakthrough reveals how the universe builds stellar neighborhoods like our own.
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