Ancient Alchemists and Artisans Paved the Way for Modern Chemistry, New Book Reveals
In "The Age of Alchemy," author Kit Chapman explores how early innovators across the world laid the groundwork for modern chemistry through trial and error.
» readAncient Ostrich Eggshell Engravings Reveal Structured Geometric Thinking in Early Humans
More than 100 engraved ostrich eggshell fragments dating back over 60,000 years have been uncovered at archaeological sites in southern Africa.
» readSwallowing in Space: How Microgravity Affects Astronauts’ Ability to Eat and Drink
The challenges of spaceflight on the human body, including muscle loss and fluid shifts, may also affect swallowing, a complex process that does not rely on gravity but is subtly assisted by it.
» readMysterious 'little red dots' in deep space may be ordinary galaxies, study suggests
New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, combined with data from the Hubble Space Telescope and NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, have provided a possible explanation for the enigmatic "little red dots" spotted in deep-field images of…
» readUncontacted Indigenous groups worldwide: Who they are and why they stay isolated
An estimated 196 uncontacted Indigenous groups are believed to exist worldwide, primarily in South America, Asia, and the Pacific.
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