June 29, 1868: The birth of George Ellery Hale

Born June 29, 1868, in Chicago, George Ellery Hale revolutionized American astronomy by, among other things, championing the construction of ever-larger telescopes. He established Mount Wilson Observatory in 1904 and served as its director until 1923, overseeing the development of the 60-inch and 100-inch reflectors. He was also instrumental in […]

As top reporters continue to flock to Substack, subscription fatigue and challenges with building a wide audience pose threats to its long-term success (Steven Levy/Wired)

Steven Levy / Wired: As top reporters continue to flock to Substack, subscription fatigue and challenges with building a wide audience pose threats to its long-term success  —  While star reporters continue to flock to Substack, subscription fatigue is only getting worse.  —  Before June 8, the skilled …