It started with a Hiss…

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According to New Scientist

The Universe began not with a bang but with a low moan, building into a roar that gave way to a deafening hiss. And those sounds gave birth to the first stars.

And here’s the sound (.wav file), allegedly. (Thanks to Chris Corrigan for this)

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links for 2011-08-14

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