instruments

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They’re each playing tiny instruments — one a half-open sardine can, another a stringed matchbook.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Hydrogen, the most abundant element in the cosmos, emits only a very faint glow, making direct observations nearly impossible for older instruments.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The 27-year-old is tipped for a top three finish with Ferto, a hyperactive dance anthem that smashes together rave synths, video game sound effects and traditional Greek instruments like the lyra.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Prediction markets like Kalshi say that event contracts are financial instruments subject to the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

These include the earliest dated set of European navigation instruments found thus far: compasses, protractors, calipers, sounding leads, tide calculators, and a device for calculating speed called a log reel.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler