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How the electromagnetic spectrum opened our eyes to the universe

Our understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum goes back to Isaac Newton, but astronomers are still finding new ways to employ it. Astrophysicist Emma Chapman explores how much these invisible waves can reveal to us about the cosmos โ€“ and whether they might show us that weโ€™re

How the electromagnetic spectrum opened our eyes to the universe
New Scientist โ€” 2 June 2026
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Our understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum goes back to Isaac Newton, but astronomers are still finding new ways to employ it. Astrophysicist Emma Chapman explores how much these invisible waves can reveal to us about the cosmos โ€“ and whether they might show us that weโ€™re not alone

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