From Spain in the west to Cyprus in the east, the Mediterranean has witnessed a record rise in sea turtle nesting. It’s taken immense dedication, benefited from technological advances, and needed a long time to come to fruition; nowhere is this truer than on the Greek island of Zakynthos, described as…
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Excavations on a pre-Inca site in northern Peru revealed the presence of a throne room where court was held by a woman. Unfairly obscured by the glory of the Incan Empire, the medieval Moche Culture are known as prolific builders and inspired artists, but it was during this season’s excavations that…
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On this day, 139 years ago, the Danish physicist Niels Bohr was born. In his long and distinguished career, he made foundational contributions to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922. Bohr founded the Institute of Theoretical Physics at the University…
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Humans aren’t the only ‘loved ones being rescued in the wake of Hurricane Helene destruction. The situation looked desperate for a dog that lived in Jonesboro, Tennessee, when flooding overtook her home—and her family almost gave up hope that she had survived. But on Wednesday, October 2, after the Nolichucky River…
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A radical new fabric that enables temperature-controlled clothing was inspired by squid—and allows for user-adjusted warmth, according to scientists. Current athletic clothing brands boast temperature-controlling fabrics that may adapt to every climate, with lightweight but warm products. However, American researchers wanted to create a fabric that the wearer can adjust to…
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More dog owners had an “instant connection” with their pet than with their own partners, according to a new poll. The survey of 2,000 dog owners who are in serious relationships revealed that 87% were more likely to believe in “love at first sight” with their animals, compared to people. 80%…
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113 years ago today, Beatrix de Rijk became the first female licensed Dutch aircraft pilot. This pioneering aviator was born in Surabaya, modern-day Indonesia in the Dutch East Indies, to a Javan mother and a Dutch father. In the Netherlands, she was the first Dutch woman to drive a German automobile,…
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