What Is the Scientific Mystery Behind the Bermuda Triangle?
WEBJan 4, 2024 · The Bermuda Triangle has been the site of a number of high-profile and still-mysterious naval and aviation disappearances. But that those disasters are the result of anything sinister, as opposed to the logical conjunction of environment and statistics, is extremely doubtful. Still, a number of people have proposed scientifically valid ...
Who Was Nostradamus and What Did He Predict? - Discover …
WEBDec 25, 2023 · Nostradamus was a French astrologer, physician, and reputed seer. Countless books interpreting his predictions have been produced, as well as documentaries and even TV shows like The Nostradamus Effect, which developed a cult following of its own by constantly promoting the man’s doomsday prophecies. But Nostradamus himself …
10 Scientific Discoveries That Changed The World
WEBJan 18, 2024 · Mathematician and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus is often credited with proposing the first heliocentric model of the universe. In 1543, he published his great work, On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres, which explained his theories. Among them was that day and night was created by the Earth spinning on its axis. Copernican …
10 Famous Scientists and Their Contributions - Discover Magazine
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Get to know the greatest scientists in the world. Learn how these famous scientists changed the world as we know it through their contributions and discoveries. By Gemma Tarlach, Nathaniel Scharping, Lacy Schley, Bill Andrews, Eric Betz, Carl Engelking, Elisa Neckar, Ashley Braun, and Mark Barna. Oct 19, 2023 1:45 PMOct 19, 2023 1:43 PM.
How Deep Is the Mariana Trench and What Have We Found in its …
WEBNov 29, 2023 · Some measurements in the Mariana Trench have charted depths exceeding 6.5 miles (or 36,000 feet) in the deepest spot, dubbed Challenger Deep. The average depth of the world’s oceans comes in around 12,000 feet, or 2.3 miles, according to a comprehensive research effort with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
The Dawn of Fire: When Did Early Humans First Discover Fire?
WEBSep 21, 2023 · The evidence for humans making fires themselves (and cooking more regularly with them) suggests it first started around 800,000 years ago, with some researchers speculating it began as early as 1.5 million years ago. It’s around this time that humans begin to cook and gather around fires. Once humans started cooking regularly, …
Finally, an Accurate World Map That Doesn't Lie
WEBNov 29, 2022 · Robinson Projection. This attempt at creating a faithful world map took a similar tack to the Sinusoidal by pulling out the edges of the map to mimic a sphere. The Robinson isn’t as extreme, however, taking the form of a much more gentle oval. The map was an attempt at a compromise between distorting the areas of continents and the …
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Why Did Darker and Lighter Human Skin Colors Evolve?
WEBJan 28, 2019 · From Light to Dark to Varied. A range of skin colors evolved at different times, in different populations, as human spread across the globe. In addition to these genetic biological changes, groups have also developed cultural adaptations to deal with variable sunlight. For instance, we can consume diets rich in folate and vitamin D.
Here's How Ozempic Actually Works for Weight Loss
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Ozempic is an injectable treatment administered once a week. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) approved a smaller dose of the drug for treating diabetes in 2017, as well as a larger dose of the drug for treating obesity in 2021, branded under the name Wegovy.As GLP-1 agonists, their active ingredient is semaglutide, which mimics a …