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Bohr Model: A Delightful History [CC]

Posted on January 8, 2024 by agogo22

How did 27-yr-old Niels Bohr make a model of the atom that was so audacious even Einstein admitted it he did not dare publish them? This is a story of dorky physics jokes, a truly supportive marriage, a useful conversation … Continue reading →

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Biology’s most controversial photograph

Posted on January 7, 2024 by agogo22

The three papers: https://www.mskcc.org/teaser/1953-nat… A good book on this topic is Unravelling the Double Helix by Gareth Williams: https://amzn.to/4aCpXhA (Amazon associates link) Editing by Noor Hanania. […]

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Peru says it now has the world’s greatest diversity of bird species 🦜👑

Posted on January 6, 2024 by agogo22
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Are Sharks Really Older Than the North Star?

Posted on January 6, 2024 by agogo22

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

Posted on January 5, 2024 by agogo22

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

Posted on January 4, 2024 by agogo22

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

Posted on January 4, 2024 by agogo22

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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Could You Be a Chimera?

Posted on January 3, 2024 by agogo22

Follow me to MONSTRUM! • How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality… SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a video! ►► http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub Ever feel like you aren’t totally yourself? Well, maybe you aren’t. In this video, we explore the idea of human chimeras. … Continue reading →

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Sauropods essentially had cushions attached to their feet #shorts

Posted on January 3, 2024 by agogo22
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BBC Radio 4 – Who Do You Really Think You Are?

Posted on January 1, 2024 by agogo22

Dr Adam Ruthford thinks he can prove that YOU are descendent from Royalty. We’re a nation obsessed with genealogy. Millions of us are gripped by TV shows like ‘Who Do You Think You Are’, where genealogists show celebrities their famous … Continue reading →

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