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  1. Space

    Here’s how a collision of star remnants launches a gleaming jet

    A computer simulation shows how two neutron stars of unequal mass merge, form a black hole and spit out a jet of high energy matter.

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  2. Physics

    Rainbows of sound are a reality thanks to a new device

    A plastic structure separates white noise into pitches, like a rainbow splits light into colors, offering a novel way to manipulate sound.

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  3. Computing

    There’s no cheating this random number generator

    From jury duty to tax audits, randomness plays a big role. Scientists used quantum physics to build a system that ensures those number draws can’t be gamed.