How Deep Is the Mariana Trench and What Have We Found in its …
Nov 29, 2023 · Some measurements in the Mariana Trench have charted depths exceeding 6.5 miles (or 36,000 feet) in the deepest spot, dubbed Challenger Deep. The average depth of the world’s oceans comes in around 12,000 feet, or 2.3 miles, according to a comprehensive research effort with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in 2010.. But this …
What Is the Scientific Mystery Behind the Bermuda Triangle?
Jan 4, 2024 · The Bermuda Triangle has been the site of a number of high-profile and still-mysterious naval and aviation disappearances. But that those disasters are the result of anything sinister, as opposed to the logical conjunction of environment and statistics, is extremely doubtful. Still, a number of people have proposed scientifically valid ...
10 Scientific Discoveries That Changed The World
Jan 18, 2024 · Mathematician and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus is often credited with proposing the first heliocentric model of the universe. In 1543, he published his great work, On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres, which explained his theories. Among them was that day and night was created by the Earth spinning on its axis. Copernican heliocentrism replaced the …
What Makes a Cult, and How Do Cult Leaders Control Their …
Sep 26, 2023 · The content or ideology at the core of a cult can be religious or vary beyond that. In a TED-Ed video about cults, Janja Lalich, an expert in cultic studies and Professor Emerita of sociology at California State University, Chico, says some cults are political, others are therapy-based and some focus on self-improvement.. Generally, she sees a couple of key elements …
Finally, an Accurate World Map That Doesn't Lie
Nov 29, 2022 · Robinson Projection. This attempt at creating a faithful world map took a similar tack to the Sinusoidal by pulling out the edges of the map to mimic a sphere. The Robinson isn’t as extreme, however, taking the form of a much more gentle oval. The map was an attempt at a compromise between distorting the areas of continents and the angles of ...
10 Famous Scientists and Their Contributions - Discover Magazine
Oct 19, 2023 · Get to know the greatest scientists in the world. Learn how these famous scientists changed the world as we know it through their contributions and discoveries. By Gemma Tarlach, Nathaniel Scharping, Lacy Schley, Bill Andrews, Eric Betz, Carl Engelking, Elisa Neckar, Ashley Braun, and Mark Barna. Oct 19, 2023 1:45 PMOct 19, 2023 1:43 PM.
What Are Fossils and Where Are They Found the Most?
Dec 21, 2023 · The "Hell Creek Formation," found between Montana, Wyoming, and North and South Dakota, has produced most of the fossils in the U.S., including mammals, dinosaurs, fish, and amphibians. Utah, too, has one of the most complete fossil records on the planet, starting 2 billion years ago and featuring everything from mollusks to trilobites.
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The Dawn of Fire: When Did Early Humans First Discover Fire?
Sep 21, 2023 · The evidence for humans making fires themselves (and cooking more regularly with them) suggests it first started around 800,000 years ago, with some researchers speculating it began as early as 1.5 million years ago. It’s around this time that humans begin to cook and gather around fires. Once humans started cooking regularly, our gut and ...
7 Groundbreaking Ancient Civilizations That Influence Us Today
Dec 1, 2021 · Here are seven ancient societies that have gained a reputation for their ingenuity and innovation. (The exact timelines for these civilizations are approximate and subject to academic debate.) 1. Sumerian Civilization (4500 B.C. to 1900 B.C.) The ruins of Eridu in Iraq (Peter Sobolev/Shutterstock)