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Are Sharks Really Older Than the North Star?

If you’ve spent enough time on the internet, you may have stumbled upon the fact that sharks are older than Polaris, aka the North Star. But are they really? It turns out the truth is a little more complicated. Hosted … Continue reading

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Why the golden age of total solar eclipses is already behind us | Aeon Videos

Solar eclipses are a happy astronomical accident. They were once even more spectacular, and will eventually fade away Total solar eclipses have captivated humans for centuries for their rarity, fleeting durations and world-altering effects. But, as this animation from MinutePhysics … Continue reading

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‎Articles of Interest: Chromophobia on Apple Podcasts

‎Show Articles of Interest, Ep Chromophobia – 8 Nov 2023 Color. Why we need it. Why we fear it. And where its future might lie. Images and links at articlesofinterest.substack.com Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support Articles … Continue reading

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2024: a year of launches

As 2024 kicks into gear, we invite you to look ahead with ESA and see what awaits us in the coming 12 months. After Ariane 5’s retirement in 2023, Europe’s new and versatile heavy-duty launcher Ariane 6 will continue the … Continue reading

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New images reveal what Neptune and Uranus really look like

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Architect reacts to 5 famous Sci-Fi movies

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Ancestral Pueblo Carvings Discovered in Southwest May Be Calendar | My Modern Met

By Madeleine Muzdakis on January 3, 2024 Archeologists examine the preserved rock carvings. (Photo: Jagiellonian University) Archeologists have documented incredible spiral calendar rock carvings in the cliffs of the famous Mesa Verde region, carved by the Ancestral Pueblo people. Across … Continue reading

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Things You Thought You Knew – Stars, Speed, and Energy in the Sun

How is energy different from matter? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice breakdown what energy is and where it comes from, ancient theories about sight, and how wheels keep us moving. Explore physics, thermodynamics, and more! What is energy? … Continue reading

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BBC Radio 4 – Obsessed with the Quest, Bicycling with Butterflies

Sara Dykman recounts her 10,201-mile journey following the monarch butterfly migration. When Sara Dykman set out to bicycle with the monarch butterfly migration, from the mountains of central Mexico, across the USA to Canada, she didn’t think about the 10,201 … Continue reading

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Oskar Metsavaht uses fish skin to make sustainable fashion garments | Dezeen

Natashah Hitti | 15 November 2018 Brazilian designer Oskar Metsavaht has repurposed the skins from the pirarucu fish found in Amazonian rivers and lakes by transforming it into sustainable scaly garments and fashion accessories. The brand believes that the pirarucu … Continue reading

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