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History through the eyes of a chicken – Chris A. Kniesly
The Ancient Egyptian king Thutmose III described the chicken as a marvelous foreign bird that “gives birth daily.” Romans brought them on their military campaigns to foretell the success of future battles. Today, this bird occupies a much less honorable … Continue reading
5 Scientists with Ideas That Nobody Believed … Who Were Right
People have struggled to understand some hypotheses scientists had, which are correct but were disclaimed back then. So here’s the 5 scientists and their ideas that nobody believed.
Illustrations by Simon Prades Entangle Human Emotions with the Natural World
Simon Prades (previously) uses muted color palettes to convey feelings of introspection, inquisitiveness, and even rage in his editorial illustrations. His work often features human portraits interwoven with natural elements such as coiling snakes and growing plants which combine detailed realism with … Continue reading
Change the Future with Your Fork | Jamie Fuller | TEDxUtica
Every year, the science of epigenetics teaches us more about the complex and fascinating interaction between our genes and our environment. Our genes may be set in stone, but their expression is malleable. Now, more than ever before, we have … Continue reading
Epigenetics
Hank & his clone Circus Hank explain the power of epigenetics, which studies the factors that determine how much or whether some genes are expressed in your body.
The Weird Truth About Arabic Numerals
Hank unravels the fascinating yarn of how the world came to use so-called Arabic numerals — from the scholarship of ancient Hindu mathematicians, to Muslim scientist Al-Khwarizmi, to the merchants of medieval Italy.
Part 16: Food: What Did Rich Nobles Eat in Medieval Times?
A knight would often be expected to attend at a feast given by those of even higher standing than himself, perhaps a high ranking bishop or even the King. Food historian Chris Carr demonstrates the type of food the very … Continue reading
Should a self-driving car kill the baby or the grandma? Depends on where you’re from.
The infamous “trolley problem” was put to millions of people in a global study, revealing how much ethics diverge across cultures. by Karen Hao October 24, 2018 In 2014 researchers at the MIT Media Lab designed an experiment called Moral … Continue reading
Why was Pink for Boys and Blue for Girls?
Pink for Boys and Blue for Girls might seem strange to modern eyes and sensibilities, but up until the 1940’s a lot of people thought pink was the more masculine color and blue was clearly more feminine. So how did … Continue reading
Manchester tackles homelessness crisis – by embracing the arts
The city has begun using a progressive approach to a sharp increase in homelessness – providing arts and culture access to homeless people Two armchairs are facing each other in the Whitworth art gallery in Manchester. Denise Harrison, a mental health … Continue reading
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