Are astronomers ignoring some of the cosmos?
Scientific American • 5/15/2026
Summary
Astronomers may be overlooking certain areas of the universe and parts of the electromagnetic spectrum with their telescopes. However, the extent of this oversight is not as significant as it might seem.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
6h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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