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4 Ways Ancient Infrastructure Can Prepare Us for the Future

Posted on November 22, 2021 by agogo22

Ancient civilizations developed clever solutions to their unique challenges and environments, and learning from those engineers can help us build a greener world today. […]

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Revolution in medicine – BioNTech, mRNA and the Covid-19 vaccine | DW Documentary

Posted on November 21, 2021 by agogo22

With the help of mRNA technology, BioNTech has developed a vaccine for COVID-19. These assist the body to produce its own antigens to fight the virus – a medical milestone. Since the beginning of the 21st century, scientists Uğur Şahin … Continue reading →

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Cork-clad home uses thermal wall & circular vents as free A/C

Posted on November 19, 2021 by agogo22

When Nancy and her husband found a lot at the edge of Catalonia’s Garraf forest, they wanted a home that would fit the environment so they wrapped their home in cork insulation and installed a “natural” swimming pool that uses … Continue reading →

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We’ve Been Wrong About How We Build Homes

Posted on November 19, 2021 by agogo22

Before we had powerful heaters and air conditioners, people built houses to maintain certain temperatures because it was the only option they had. Today, architects and designers are turning back to these old techniques because it’s an incredibly doable way … Continue reading →

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Songs that will help you identify intervals

Posted on November 17, 2021 by agogo22

[…] eing able to recogise intervals when listening to a melody is incredibly valuable. A great way to anchor your perception of each interval is to use a famous song to remember how they sound, to remember the particular sound … Continue reading →

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How Do You Get Rid of Bacteria in Space Stations

Posted on November 17, 2021 by agogo22

[…] When astronauts go into space, they’re not always going alone. Hosted By: Hank Green […]

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A £300 monsoon-busting home: the Bangladeshi architect fighting extreme weather | The Guardian

Posted on November 16, 2021 by agogo22

Oliver Wainwright @ollywainwright Tue 16 Nov 2021 13.47 GMT From a mosque that breathes to innovative bamboo houses, Marina Tabassum has won the prestigious Soane medal for her humanitarian buildings   Offering some relief … Marina Tabassum’s Khudi Bari, a … Continue reading →

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Bristol: A City Through Time!

Posted on November 16, 2021 by agogo22

Now and Then views around Bristol! Featuring locations such as the Centre, Temple Meads Station, St Nicholas Church, High Street, Park Street, Corn Street and many more. Credit to the Image Owners Featured. […]

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10 Largest Cities in the World by Population | My Modern Met

Posted on November 16, 2021 by agogo22

By Samantha Pires on November 15, 2021 From left to right: Dhaka, Bangladesh; Tokyo, Japan; Osaka, Japan; Shanghai, China; Cairo, Egypt; Delhi, India; Beijing, China; and Mexico City, Mexico Did your city make the list? All over the world, people … Continue reading →

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Dark Persuasion – The History of Brainwashing from Pavlov to Social Media

Posted on November 16, 2021 by agogo22

Joel Dimsdale discusses his latest book “Dark Persuasion: A History of Brainwashing from Pavlov to Social Media,” which traces the evolution of brainwashing from its beginnings in torture and religious conversion into the age of neuroscience and social media. Dimsdale … Continue reading →

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