Harvard astronomers reflect on the 50th anniversary of the moon walk

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A woman stands by the Cosmic Origins display which includes lunar rocks A woman stands by the Cosmic Origins display which includes lunar rocks

The first moon walk

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Neil Armstrong and the lunar module are reflected in Buzz Aldrin's visor as he stands on the moon. Neil Armstrong and the lunar module are reflected in Buzz Aldrin's visor as he stands on the moon.

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Archon Fung Archon Fung

Everyone should vote

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Professor Lisa Randall stands in front of a chalkboard Professor Lisa Randall stands in front of a chalkboard

Less driving

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Anecdotes aren’t data

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