- October 12, 2016: The Great Silence: By Ted Chiang
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Background
- Nov 11, 2020: 'A Magically Surreal Symbol of Human Ingenuity'
- Dec 1, 2020: The instrument platform of the 305-meter telescope at Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico fell at approximately 7:55 a.m. Atlantic Standard Time on December 1, resulting in damage to the dish and surrounding facilities.
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