A Submerged Bridge Rewrites Mediterranean History

A groundbreaking discovery in a Spanish cave has pushed back the timeline of human settlement in the western Mediterranean by over 2,000 years. Researchers from the University of South Florida have uncovered a submerged, human-constructed…

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Can Cannabis Keep Our Brains Young? New Study Suggests So

Cannabis May Slow Brain Aging A recent study has revealed that cannabis may hold the key to slowing down the aging process of the brain. Researchers have discovered that the active compound in cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol…

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Camera Captures The World From Animals’ Point of View

Animals with infrared and ultraviolet sight experience a completely different world from what humans see. However, scientists at the University of Sussex and the Hanley Color Lab at George Mason University successfully developed hardware and…

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Clean Water in a Wrap: How Aluminum Foil Could Solve a Billion-Person Crisis

Over 2 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water, including approximately 418 million in Africa. The problem is most severe in rural areas, where water sources like rivers and wells are often contaminated…

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Fear About AI’s Existential Threat to Humanity May Be Overhyped

Although Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems that handle language and images have recently become widely available, the technology has been around since the 1960s and it has been used in many fields for decades.  Over the…

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Study Reveals How Ancient Egyptian Copper Use Polluted the Harbor Near the Pyramids

The Hidden Cost of Pyramid Building The ancient Egyptians are renowned for their monumental architectural feats, particularly the pyramids of Giza. While these structures stand as symbols of human ingenuity and perseverance, a recent study…

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The Future of Oceanography: New Tools and Methods for Marine Scientists

Oceanography, the study of the world’s oceans, is a field that is both vast in its scope and crucial to understanding our planet.  As the oceans play a fundamental role in regulating climate, supporting biodiversity,…

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What Types of Trades Are Involved in a Large-Scale Building Project?

In this short article, we take a look at a large construction project, such as a condo development, and the many trades that must come together to build a large condo development. From demolishing existing…

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Infrared Hunters: How Mosquitoes Use Body Heat to Track Humans

Mosquitoes: More Than Just a Nuisance Mosquitoes, those tiny, buzzing insects, are more than just a nuisance; they pose a significant threat to global health by acting as vectors for a variety of diseases. From…

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Continental Shifts Unleash Fountains of Diamonds Through Volcanic Eruptions

In a remarkable discovery, scientists have revealed that diamonds embark on an exciting journey to the Earth’s surface during catastrophic events, such as continental shifts and explosive volcanic eruptions. A Volcanic Eruption: A Diamond’s BirthWhen…

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