The global cooling theory of the 1970s, now debunked, once had scientists and the public fearing a new ice age. Discover why this theory emerged and how it was disproven.
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Williamina Fleming’s journey from a maid to a pioneering Harvard astronomer exemplifies resilience and intellect, inspiring women and redefining their potential in science.
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One autumn day in 1976, a Soviet pilot made a decision that helped change the…
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De Rebus Bellicis is a fascinating work from the late Roman Empire, written around the…
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Throughout World War II Nazi Germany was a crucible of advanced and experimental aviation technology.…
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“But where is everybody?” This simple question, blurted out by physicist Enrico Fermi while walking…
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Thomas Edison is often hailed as a prolific inventor, celebrated for groundbreaking creations like the…
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It must have seemed like a good idea at the time. In the late 1950s,…
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Nestled in the shadows of secrecy, Ozersk, also known as City 40, is a hidden…
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An Uncomfortable Thought: Are We Living in a Dark Age?
by Joseph Greenby Joseph GreenIt was the Italian scholar Petrarch who first coined the term “Dark Age” in the…
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In 2023, the US allocated approximately 1.4 trillion dollars to military programs. Such substantial funding…
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Disney is a cultural behemoth, a cornerstone of western society. One of the most successful…
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The world we live in is changing. Whether you want to face it or not,…
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USA-207: What is Going on in the Palladium at Night?
by Joseph Greenby Joseph GreenThe skies above our heads are littered with man-made satellites. These objects criss-cross the lower…
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Despite centuries of study and decades of exploration, there remains much we do not know…