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We are makers of history, yet we are also molded by it. The line connecting us to our ancestors spans decades, centuries, and millennia; the lessons learned from our progenitors are passed down the generations through timeless stories and discovered remnants of our enigmatic yet beautiful past. Modern Sciences recounts the passage of time, how humanity has shaped it, and how it has shaped humanity.
Perhaps Faking Your Way to Discovering a New Element Isn’t Such a Good Idea
The fallout from the now-called “Ninov scandal,” which happened almost at the same time as another scientific misconduct scandal in…
The Doomsday Clock is now at 90 seconds to midnight — the closest we have ever been to global catastrophe
At 90 seconds to midnight, the Doomsday Clock indicates the level of human-made threats. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) Jack…
Why is astronomy a science but astrology is not?
Your zodiac sign – like Sagittarius, the archer – might be in the stars, but your future isn’t.…
AI and the future of work: 5 experts on what ChatGPT, DALL-E and other AI tools mean for artists and knowledge workers
Could AI be your next colleague – or replacement? PhonlamaiPhoto/iStock via Getty Images Lynne Parker, University of Tennessee;…
Frankincense and myrrh have been revered since ancient times – but now they’re under threat
The Magi’s latter two gifts to Jesus were natural resins that are becoming increasingly rare. David Jackmanson/Flickr, CC…
How far they’ll go: Moana shows the power of Polynesian celestial navigation
Moana takes to the sea. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Duane W. Hamacher, Monash University and Carla Bento…
Out of your noggin? Festive spices and their intoxicating history
Spices and other aromatics have been a driving force in human history. Wikimedia Commons Morgan Saletta, The University…
Modern science tackles a biblical secret – the mystery ingredient in holy incense
The ingredients of incense were detailed in the Old Testament. Shutterstock/wideonet Kirsten Benkendorff, Southern Cross University A predatory…
Mulled wine: how ‘Christmas in a cup’ went from ancient medicine to an Aussie winter warmer
shutterstock. Morag Kobez, Queensland University of Technology When the temperature drops in the southern hemisphere, you might like…
Our Ancestors Met Neanderthals—And They May Have Met Earlier Than We Once Thought
It’s common knowledge to most of us that ancient human relatives lived with us in at least a…