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A Peek into the Cryptic World of World War II Codebreaking

A Peek into the Cryptic World of World War II Codebreaking

Bletchley Park, WWII's secret hub, harbored brilliant minds like Turing, who cracked Germany's Enigma code, altering war's course & pioneering computing.

December 18th, 2024

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Are We Doomed to Relive America's Past Mistakes?

Are We Doomed to Relive America's Past Mistakes?

Being famous and receiving media attention can be necessary for winning reelection. The past decade has left me asking, 'Is history repeating itself?'

October 11th, 2024

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How Indigenous Cultures Perfected the Art of Weather Forecasting

How Indigenous Cultures Perfected the Art of Weather Forecasting

How indigenous cultures around the world mastered weather forecasting through ancient methods, using nature’s signs to predict storms and seasons.

October 2nd, 2024

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Why Pluto Lost Its Planetary Crown

Why Pluto Lost Its Planetary Crown

The classification of Pluto as a planet has been subject to debate among scientists since its discovery in 1930. In 2006, IAU turned heads with its decision.

October 2nd, 2024

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The Thinking Tree of Italy and Puglia's Magnificent Olive Groves

The Thinking Tree of Italy and Puglia's Magnificent Olive Groves

Puglia's ancient 'Thinking Tree' and olive groves, steeped in Roman history and vital to the region, face a severe threat from the Xylella fastidiosa bacteria.

October 2nd, 2024

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Cecilia Payne: The Astronomer Who Dared to Question the Stars

Cecilia Payne: The Astronomer Who Dared to Question the Stars

Meet Cecilia Payne, the astrophysicist who cracked the cosmic code, proving the universe is mostly hydrogen and helium, all while smashing glass ceilings!

October 2nd, 2024

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Terraforming Mars: How Humanity Could Transform the Red Planet

Terraforming Mars: How Humanity Could Transform the Red Planet

Can we terraform Mars? Explore the thrilling possibilities of turning the Red Planet into a second Earth with atmosphere, water, and even thriving ecosystems.

October 11th, 2024

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50 Amazing Facts that will blow your mind

50 Amazing Facts that will blow your mind

Fifty facts that will blow your mind. Some of these facts correct other 'facts' floating around the internet. Let's start this off with unicorns. Did you know?

February 4th, 2025

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Bored At Work? How We Sense Time's Passage.

Bored At Work? How We Sense Time's Passage.

Time perception refers to how people subjectively experience the passage of time. Various biological, psychological, and environmental factors influence it.

October 11th, 2024

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