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Language-learning has a bit of a mystique about it. It is one of many people’s regrets never to have done. Some people conclude that they simply don’t have the brain for it, like chess or jazz improvisation. There are various elements of … Continue reading →

Firms are exploring sodium batteries as an alternative to lithium Unlike lithium, sodium is cheap and abundant They power tiny phones and two-tonne electric cars. They form the guts of a growing number of grid-storage systems that smooth the flow of … Continue reading →

HOW DID WOLVES EVOLVE INTO DOGS? Ancient Fossils Provide Intriguing Clues.  DNA analysis, radiocarbon dating, and advanced measuring techniques are helping scientists learn where dogs came from and when they became our best friends. Our relationship with dogs goes back … Continue reading →

These tortoises are in jeopardy as good luck charms. Here’s what we know. Indian star tortoises are illegal to sell internationally but they are still being shipped throughout Asia. Wild Indian star tortoises, like this one photographed in northern India, … Continue reading →

Geography Facts That Will Have You Questioning Your Place On Earth Our planet is a truly incredible place in both the geographical elements formed by nature and those that we came up with ourselves. If you ever think you have … Continue reading →

Bedbugs, ticks, and worms: A traveler’s guide to pests Some of them are just gross; others can really harm you. Here’s how to stop creepy-crawlies from spoiling your trip. Bedbugs can bite travelers and disrupt their trips, but other insects … Continue reading →

13 stunning photos from this year’s best wildlife photographers From a delicate sack of salamander eggs to a forest illuminated by fireflies, these winning images from an annual competition emphasize the importance of conservation. National Geographic explorer Bertie Gregory captured … Continue reading →

The Bible’s Most Misunderstood Verse Paul ends the letter to the Ephesians, and hands it over to Tychicus. Wood engraving, published in 1886.Getty Images IDEAS BY N.T. WRIGHT OCTOBER 20, 2023  N. T. Wright, Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, … Continue reading →

How do you create a telescope unlike anything we’ve had before? These photos show us. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is transforming astronomy with its groundbreaking discoveries. For 12 years, photographer Chris Gunn documented the complex effort to build it. … Continue reading →

The alleged dark shape of a bird in flight gave the Eagle Nebula its nickname.   The Giant Squid Nebula and More Animals of the Cosmos As galaxies collide and new stars are born, spectacular shapes form in the universe—and … Continue reading →