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Volcanic eruption led to the Black Death, new research suggests

Fresh Evidence: Volcanic Activity Led to Black Death

Samuel Walker

A study suggests that a volcanic eruption might have set off the Black DeathNew research proposes that a massive volcanic eruption in the mid-14th century may have set off a…

Why an unprecedented NASA mission is set to take off on a winding journey to Mars

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NASA’s Winding Journey to Mars: An Unprecedented Mission

Samuel Walker

NASA is getting ready to send two identical probes on an innovative, circuitous route to Mars, with the goal of uncovering the mysteries surrounding the planet's vanished atmosphere.The endeavor, christened…

close up shot of water droplets in a leaf

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What Exactly Did Robert Hooke See in Cells?

Samuel Walker

The scientific revolution of the seventeenth century marked profound progress in understanding the natural world, and among its most significant contributors was Robert Hooke. An English polymath, Hooke’s acute observational…

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Exploring Mars: NASA’s Uncharted Winding Journey

Samuel Walker

NASA is preparing to launch twin spacecraft on a novel, winding journey to Mars, aiming to unlock the secrets behind the planet’s lost atmosphere.The endeavor, christened EscaPADE—an acronym for Escape…

A plan written by Trump’s NASA pick was leaked. Here’s what to know about ‘Project Athena’

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Leaked: Trump’s NASA Pick’s ‘Project Athena’ – The Inside Story

Samuel Walker

NASA could be on the verge of a significant overhaul as billionaire Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's contentious choice for administrator, presents an ambitious blueprint for the organization.Project Athena: an…

PDF) Alexandrea ad Aegyptum: The legacy of multiculturalism in ...

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Hypatia’s Influence on Ancient Mathematics

Samuel Walker

Hypatia of Alexandria, living circa 360 to 415 CE, stands as one of the most remarkable figures in ancient intellectual history. As both a mathematician and philosopher, she played a…