Science Friday #59: Scientific Bobbleheads

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Science Friday #59: Scientific Bobbleheads

Science is generally inglorious, ass-busting work. The science bobbleheads gushing on TV sound like cheerleaders describing their favorite varsity football players. It bugs me. Let's discuss.

Martin Hackworth

Apr 20, 2025

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This image is an artist’s depiction of exoplanet K2-18b and star K2-18. This system is 124 LY from Earth. Indications are that this system may be tidally locked, meaning that K2-18b may always show its same side to K2-18, much like the Moon shows its same side to Earth.

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Science Friday #59: Scientific Bobbleheads

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