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The Surprising Solutions to the World’s Water Crisis | The Future With Hannah Fry

Posted on October 5, 2024 by agogo22

Our survival depends on water, yet global reserves are rapidly shrinking. It’s now replaced oil as the most likely cause of global conflict. Can technology help secure humanity’s future water needs? Do you want to know what your future holds? … Continue reading →

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BBC Radio 4 – The Food Programme, Nuts about Nuts

Posted on October 5, 2024 by agogo22

Where do your nuts come from and are they really that good for you? Leyla Kazim traces the journey of this unassuming wonder food, from its health benefits to its origins. Nuts, which once would have been central to the … Continue reading →

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Why isn’t Roman Concrete used today?

Posted on October 5, 2024 by agogo22

Roman concrete redefined the limits of architecture. But could it be used to build a modern skyscraper? Find more Toldinstone content on Patreon: / toldinstone Check out my other YouTube channels, ‪@toldinstonefootnotes‬ and ‪@scenicroutestothepast‬ Chapters: 0:00 The origins of concrete … Continue reading →

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The First Peoples in the Americas. Ancient DNA with Dr Jennifer Raff #RealArchaeology

Posted on September 30, 2024 by agogo22

Thanks to Dr Raff for the interview and for sharing the slides from one of her lectures to illustrate the video. Check out Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas. https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/tit… Editing by Jonida Martini Chapters 0:00:53. Introduction to Dr … Continue reading →

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The Lava Lamps That Protect Us All From Being Hacked #shorts

Posted on September 28, 2024 by agogo22
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How the Rose Became the Symbol of Love

Posted on September 28, 2024 by agogo22
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An A.I. Model Helped Uncover 303 Previously Unseen Nazca Lines in Peru | Colossal

Posted on September 27, 2024 by agogo22

September 26, 2024 Art History Grace Ebert All images courtesy of Masato Sakai et al. Thanks to a new A.I.-trained system, researchers have identified an additional 303 drawings in just six months. In 2022, we shared news of a monumental … Continue reading →

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How the Arabic language is like Giraffe species

Posted on September 27, 2024 by agogo22
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Languages in Danger: 🚨📝 How Lack of Documentation Threatens Global Heritage 🌍

Posted on September 27, 2024 by agogo22

🌍✨ Entire cultures are vanishing as their languages disappear without being documented. 📜 In this video, we explore the urgency of preserving endangered languages and the cultural heritage they carry. Discover why time is running out and what’s at stake … Continue reading →

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Chrysalis vs Cocoon – What’s the Difference?

Posted on September 26, 2024 by agogo22
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