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a metal whisker straining to hear the universe murmuring in invisible waves.

size lawBest length matches a fraction of the wavelength caught.
insect originWord borrowed from a bug's feelers in Latin.
two-way streetThe same metal both sends and receives signals.
cosmic earsRadio telescopes are antennas hearing dying stars.
accidental discoveryStatic hiss revealed the Big Bang's leftover glow.
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