Discovery of 17th-Century Pirate Shipwreck off Morocco’s Barbary Coast
Wreck-hunters recently made a remarkable discovery of a small 17th-century pirate ship, known as a Barbary corsair, in the deep waters between Spain and Morocco. The vessel, believed to be the first Algiers corsair...
Harnessing the Power of Bronze Age Technology for Renewable Energy Storage
Firebricks, which were developed during the early Bronze Age to withstand and store high temperatures, are now being considered as a key player in our energy transition. These bricks are made of materials like...
Egypt’s First Pyramid Construction Theory: Hydraulics Theory Investigation
Researchers have put forward a new theory about how Egypt's first pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, was constructed. The theory suggests that a hydraulic system was used to lift heavy stone blocks during...
Mitigating Methane Emissions from Wetlands to Achieve Climate Goals
Methane emissions from wetlands have been on the rise in recent years, despite efforts to reduce human sources of the potent greenhouse gas. While much attention has been focused on cutting emissions from fossil...
Toxic Cloud: Volcano that Destroyed City 400 Years Ago Seen from Space
Nicaragua's Momotombo volcano, known for its recent eruption in February 2016, has been observed spewing toxic gas clouds for several years following the eruption. An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured an image...
Uncovering Patterns in Big Data: Insights from Grad Students | Quanta Magazine
In 1975, mathematician Endre Szemerédi proved a conjecture that sparked various lines of research still being explored by mathematicians today. His work led to the question of the largest fraction of a set of...
15 Stunning Tiger Photos From the Smithsonian Photo Contest
Tigers are one of the most iconic big cats in the world, known for their distinctive coats and fierce fangs. With only around 4,500 tigers left in the wild, it's important to appreciate and...
Cosmic Restaurant Goes Dark: A Surprising Twist
The Palomar Observatory in Southern California, known for its iconic 200-inch Hale Telescope, has recently made a surprising announcement. The kitchen that once served astronomers with elegant sit-down meals during their observing runs has...
Unveiling the Origins of Spacetime: Insights from the Background Noise of the Universe
The Big Bang theory is not as simple as it sounds. Scientists now believe it was a period of time rather than a specific moment. This theory has been supported by the discovery of...
Ancient Pyramid Construction: Did Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid Use a Hydraulic Lift?
Egypt's oldest necropolis is the Step Pyramid of Djoser, built around 2,680 BCE in Saqqara. The pyramid, standing at roughly 205 feet tall, is surrounded by ceremonial structures in a large courtyard. While ancient...