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Here Is A List Of The Largest Monoliths Ever Created By Ancient Civilizations

Massive monoliths quarried by man can be found all over the planet.

The most straightforward definition of a monolith? A monolith can be a large piece of rock that is intended or was used to build a structure or a monument, alone or together with other stones.

Ancient mankind has had the ability to […]

The Megalithic Stone Heads Of Mount Nemrut And The Gate Of Heaven

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Located in Southeastern Turkey, more than 2,000 meters above sea level on Mount Nemrut, lie the ancient ruins of the lost Kingdom of Commagene.

Thousands of years ago, to be more precise in 62 BC, Kling Antiochus erected a mysterious royal sanctuary there and made sure it would forever be […]

NASA weighs SpaceX rescue for stranded Boeing Starliner crew

What was meant to be a weeklong trip to the International Space Station (ISS) for the first NASA astronauts to fly with Boeing could extend to eight months, with the agency considering bringing them home on a SpaceX spaceship.

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Optical navigation tech could streamline planetary exploration

In a dim, barren landscape like the surface of the moon, it can be easy to get lost. With few discernable landmarks to navigate with the naked eye, astronauts and rovers must rely on other means to plot a course.

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Newly-discovered star could provide new insights into the evolution of stars

A new study published in The Astrophysical Journal, led by Assistant Professor of Astronomy Rana Ezzeddine and UF alumnus Jeremy Kowkabany, with collaborators, reports the discovery of a star that challenges astronomers’ understanding of star evolution and formation of chemical elements, and could suggest a new stage in their growth cycle.

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New research challenges conventional wisdom on wet surface adhesion

Scientists at the University of Akron and the University of Pittsburgh have overturned long-held assumptions in new research that finds water can be a help for adhesion.

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Research confirms importance of symmetry in pre-ignition fusion experiments

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have retrospectively confirmed that implosion asymmetry was a major aspect of fusion experiments before achieving ignition for the first time at the Lab’s National Ignition Facility (NIF), the world’s most energetic laser.

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Aug 7, 2024 REBROADCAST Whose 2-Mile-Long Triangle Floated Silently Over Phoenix March 13, 1997?

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Study finds discrepancies between intended and actual use of certain areas aboard the International Space Station

An archaeological strategy adapted for space used daily photos to reveal how astronauts actually use areas aboard the International Space Station—and how this differs from intended uses. Justin Walsh of Chapman University, California, and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on August 7, 2024.

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X-ray imagery of vibrating diamond opens avenues for quantum sensing

When it comes to materials for quantum sensors, diamond is the best game in town, says Cornell University professor Gregory Fuchs. Now he and a team of scientists have upped diamond’s game by generating exquisite imagery of diamond undergoing microscopic vibrations.

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Chang’e 6 brought rocks from the far side of the moon back to Earth—what this sample could hold

China achieved a historic feat by bringing back the first-ever sample from the lunar far side in June 2024. It’s moon lander, Chang’e 6, used a robotic scoop and drill to collect approximately 5 pounds (2 kilograms) of rocks and soil. These samples came back to Earth on June 25, 2024.

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Glimpse into the nanoworld: Microscope reveals tiniest cell processes

What does the inside of a cell really look like? In the past, standard microscopes were limited in how well they could answer this question. Now, researchers from the Universities of Göttingen and Oxford, in collaboration with the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG), have succeeded in developing a microscope with resolutions better than five nanometers […]

BWC: Calif. deputies trapped by wildfire flames rescued by firefighters

Kern County deputies and a Forest Service officer were trapped by fiery roadblocks after aiding evacuations; a fire engine crew rescued them after air support was blocked by smoke

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Austin PD to get new chief after unanimous city council confirmation

Lisa Davis, who is currently assistant chief at the Cincinnati Police Department, is a U.S. Navy veteran with 30 years of law enforcement experience

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Observations confirm plasma bubble origin of persistent radio emissions from fast radio bursts

Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are one of the most recent open mysteries of modern astrophysics. Within a few milliseconds, these powerful events release an immense amount of energy, among the highest observable in cosmic phenomena.

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