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China built the world’s largest telescope, but has no one to run it

Nick Suntzeff, an astronomer at Texas A&M University, recalled this episode when asked why no astronomers had yet taken a lucrative position to run the world's largest radio telescope, in China.

They want to be paid well, yes, but the money does not buy you telescope time, or access to supercomputers, or fund postdocs and graduate students.".

China has built a staggeringly large instrument in the remote southern, mountainous region of the country called the Five hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope, or FAST.

The telescope measures nearly twice as large as the closest comparable facility in the world, the US-operated Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico.

"But most astronomers in the United States do not like to work abroad.

Among the western community of astronomers there are also questions about the scientific purpose of the FAST telescope.

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Chinese restaurant offers bra-size discounts

Authored by bbc.co.uk

A Chinese restaurant has come under fire for offering discounts to women depending on their bra size, it's reported.

It listed discounts for women depending on their cup size, with greater offers available to women with bigger busts.

This is not the first time that a restaurant in China has offered discounts based on appearance. »

These are the 11 Representatives and 21 Senators that have stood up to the FCC regarding net neutrality

Authored by privateinternetaccess.com

The first letter was titled simply: “In the Matter of Restoring Internet Freedom” and reminds the FCC what Congress’s thoughts on net neutrality are.

The FCC needs to heed the message: that net neutrality is a principle that Congress has mandated the FCC to uphold, not butcher.

21 Senators ask the FCC for a longer net neutrality comment period. »

Ban alcohol from supermarkets, urges New Zealand medical authority

Authored by theguardian.com

Selling wine and beer next to food ‘normalises’ a dangerous drug and should be sold at specific outlets.

The New Zealand Medical Association has called for a ban on selling alcohol in supermarkets, saying that having it next to groceries and food normalises a dangerous drug.

“The majority of our customers are responsible consumers, and we think buying alcohol with food is a responsible way of shopping.” »

Ph.D. students face significant mental health challenges

Authored by sciencemag.org

Approximately one-third of Ph.D. students are at risk of having or developing a common psychiatric disorder like depression, a recent study reports.

Beyond that, the authors encourage Ph.D. students to appreciate how important it is to take care of themselves.

Moreover, 32% reported at least four symptoms, indicating a risk for common psychiatric disorders, which was more than twice the prevalence among highly educated comparison groups. »