The United States is home to a ton of incredibly interesting history. It’s always fun to learn something new about your country, so we’ve compiled a list of some of America’s oldest man-made structures. In order to qualify, we had a short list of criteria: the structure has to still be standing (at least partially), able to be visited by tourists, and constructed by humans. Many of these sites offer tours, museums, and walking trails. This article includes the first half of America’s states when put in alphabetical order. These states are Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware,…
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The United States is home to a ton of incredibly interesting history. It’s always fun to learn something new, so we’ve compiled a list of some of America’s oldest man-made structures. In order to qualify, we had a short list of criteria: the structure has to still be standing (at least partially), able to be visited by tourists, and constructed by humans. Many of these sites offer tours, museums, and walking trails. This article includes the second half of America’s states when put in alphabetical order. These states are Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York,…
With the right materials, teenagers can create amazing things. From making art projects to scientific gadgets, high schoolers often show off their astonishing smarts and creativity. After all, they are the world’s future leaders…and they can begin changing the planet even as kids. One such outstanding teen hails from the country of Wales. He recently achieved an impressive A* grade on his A-Levels by creating an amazing nuclear fusion reactor. The Terrific Teen Source: Dukes Education The student scientist is a 17-year-old originally from Italy named Cesare Mencarini. He created the nuclear fusion reactor as part of his Extended Project…
In 1999, NASA launched the Chandra telescope into orbit. Chandra’s mission is to detect X-ray emissions in space and to take images so that scientists can better understand our universe. Chandra recently turned 25 years old, and to celebrate, NASA has released 25 jaw-dropping and never-before-seen images that Chandra has captured. All 25 of these pictures are absolutely beautiful and awe-inspiring. The Chandra Telescope Source: Wikimedia Commons / NASA/CXC/NGST Chandra is a NASA telescope that is specially designed to detect X-ray emission from regions across the universe. These especially interesting hot regions include clusters of galaxies, stars, and matter surrounding…
Global warming is, quite possibly, the single most important and pertinent disaster world-wide. Earth is changing rapidly and we have to stop these dangerous transformations before it is too late. The changes in our atmosphere are extremely concerning. We have to recognize that our whole planet, including our air, is polluted; there is an overabundance of carbon in our air due to the way that we live. Luckily though, a group of scientists from Texas may have just discovered one way we can work towards a cleaner future: one with far less carbon and climate change. Carbon Pollution and Global…
An English mathematical physicist and Nobel-prize winner named Roger Penrose hypothesized how energy could be extracted from a rotating black hole in 1971. He proposed constructing a harness around the black hole’s accretion disk—where infalling matter reaches near-light speeds—which would trigger an enormous release of energy across multiple wavelengths. Since then, several scientists have proposed that advanced civilizations might use this idea—dubbed the Penrose Process—to power their technology. This technological possibility suggests just one interesting technosignature that scientists looking for life beyond Earth could search for in outer space. Following Hypotheses Source: Unsplash / Aman Pal Building upon this idea,…
A report from imploring scientists who study nuclear fusion has recently come out—they might just know how the United States could ensure that the country stays the global leader in nuclear fusion energy. A team of 24 physicists from the most dominant research institutes in the US has released a paper recommending the construction of a “flexible” stellarator facility in the United States. They argue that this step is crucial for maintaining American leadership in nuclear fusion technology. Additionally, it could pave the way for the development of a future fusion power plant. No Place to Test Theories Source: Wikimedia…
Archaeologists have discovered a long-lost altar at the location where Jesus is said to have been buried and resurrected. This new find is interesting to historians and Christians around the world. A group of construction workers discovered the find when they turned around a giant stone slab that was covered in graffiti. The slab had been leaning against a wall in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. A Stone Altar Source: Israel Antiquities Authority / Shai Halevi The stone is eight feet long and five feet wide. It was adorned with ribbon ornaments—a Roman tradition during Medieval times—and…
There has been a fascinating new discovery that could impact how experts understand the ancient world. Archaeologists in Iowa believe that they have discovered an ancient mastodon skull that dates back to the era when the first humans were roaming the Earth. This amazing find offers a glimpse into that early period of history; the remarkable discovery could potentially reshape our understanding of human and prehistoric mammal interactions. What Were Mastodons? Source: Wikimedia Commons / Heinrich Harder Mastodons were large ancient mammals. They were similar to both elephants and mammoths. They existed from around 3.5 million years ago until 10,500…
Archaeologists examine artifacts, monuments, and other ancient remnants to gain insights into human history. Their findings often lead to profound revisions of our understanding of the past. Discoveries such as the Altamira cave paintings in Spain have reshaped our view of early human cultures, while modern technologies like LiDAR have further expanded our knowledge by revealing long-hidden sites. The impact of such discoveries is immense. Let’s explore some of the most significant archaeological discoveries that have dramatically altered our knowledge of human origins and cultural evolution. Discovering Neanderthals Sources: Wikimedia Commons / Neanderthal Museum – Mettmann, Wikimedia Commons / Ryan…