Our photo today shows a colorized scanning electron microscope image of a phonograph needle in the groove of a vinyl record. The texture inscribed along the walls of the spiral groove replicates the soundwaves as they were recorded, thus making a reproduction of sound that can be played over and over. Why are we traveling into the microscopic world of analog sound reproduction? Because tonight, lucky artists nominated by the Recording Academy will win Grammy awards—with a trophy depicting the early record player, or phonograph, later known as the gramophone, which inspired the nickname of the award.
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Today in History
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Old Town in Prague, Czech Republic
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In the Most Serene Republic
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Green sea turtle on World Oceans Day
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San Blas Islands, Panama
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Just a couple of yellow-billed hornbills
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Saint Dwynwen s Day
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World Elephant Day
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Happy World Laughter Day
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International Day of the World s Indigenous Peoples
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Mount Segla, Senja Island, Norway
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Colorful cows of the reef
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Stompin’ with the Big Chief
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It s a ruff life
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Seville, Spain
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World Penguin Day
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Presidents hear the echo of history
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World Children s Day
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Cranborne Chase, England
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A cliff-hanging complex of temples
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Honoring the first American woman in space
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Polar bear season in Manitoba
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Tom Turkey takes Manhattan
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Jackie Robinson Day
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The most wonderful day of the year. Period.
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‘The mountains are calling’
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Ukrainian Independence Day
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It’s not a pinecone, it’s a pangolin
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Veterans Day
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Happy Thanksgiving from an expert face-stuffer
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Big Bend National Park turns 78