How a Canceled Spy Satellite Became NASA’s New Window Into the Universe

NYT Science Saturday 29 August 2026, 09:02 UTC By Kenneth Chang 1 min read

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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, scheduled to launch on Sunday, will study dark energy and discover a multitude of planets.

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Under the influence of psychedelics, the usual organization of the human brain loosens. That's what scientists have generally thought, with several studies showing that when we take these substances, the signals pinging between our neurons become more diverse and unpredictable. This increased entropy in our gray matter may underlie the strange, random, and often memorable experiences of psychedelic trips.

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How a Canceled Spy Satellite Became NASA’s New Window Into the Universe

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