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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Taking the scenic route to Sturgis
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And you thought moths were boring
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Folegandros Island, Cyclades, Greece
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Keep watching the skies
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Füzér Castle in the Zemplén Mountains, Hungary
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Skyscraper Day
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Sea Slug Day
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Shark Fin Cove, California
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A day of service for Dr. King
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Belgium celebrates its independence
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Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park shines
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An old celebration for a new season
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Jasper Dark Sky Festival
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Speed skaters in the Gangneung Oval, Pyeongchang, South Korea
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Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
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Nature Photography Day
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Point Reyes National Seashore
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Lighting it up for Vivid Sydney
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A little bit of Wonderland in New York City
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European hedgehog in Sussex, England
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Wild and beautiful Alaska
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Struck by Southwestern beauty
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World Water Day
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Al-Khazneh in Petra, Jordan
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Svolvaer, Lofoten Islands, Norway
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Boxing Day—a shopper’s delight
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Looking back on 150 years of rail travel
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Baddest of the badlands
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A star is borne by seaweed