How NASA’s astronaut class of 1978 changed the face of space exploration
NASA’s 1978 astronaut class was a turning point for the agency, and it set the stage for the more diverse and inclusive space program we have today
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The 25 Best Medieval TV Shows, Ranked
Read more: The 25 Best Medieval TV Shows, RankedMedieval settings can make for interesting stories whether it’s Viking Europe or Kublai Khan’s Asia. Here are the best medieval TV shows available.
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Biology, Evolutionary anthropology, Gaming & Culture, Genealogy, Genetics, Genomics, History, Ludwig von Beethoven, Science, Tech Industry, Tech News
Beethoven’s genome, sequenced for first time, yields clues on cause of death
Read more: Beethoven’s genome, sequenced for first time, yields clues on cause of deathComposer had genetic predisposition to liver disease and hepatitis B infection.
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New theory re-ignites debate about identity of Leonardo da Vinci’s mother
Read more: New theory re-ignites debate about identity of Leonardo da Vinci’s motherWas Caterina a slave kidnapped from the Caucasus region?
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Biz & IT, computer collection, Features, History, Tech, Tech Industry, Tech News, vintage computers, Vintage computing
Apple, Atari, and Commodore, oh my! Explore a deluxe home vintage computer den
Read more: Apple, Atari, and Commodore, oh my! Explore a deluxe home vintage computer denBrian Green re-lives the 1980s with dozens of fully operational vintage PCs at home.
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astronomy, copernican model, Copernicus, De revolutionibus, Gaming & Culture, History, Physics, rare books, Science, science history, Tech Industry, Tech News
Rare, pristine first edition of Copernicus’ De Revolutionibus up for sale
Read more: Rare, pristine first edition of Copernicus’ De Revolutionibus up for saleEdition will be exhibited at New York International Antiquarian Book Fair next month.
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ancient rome, anthropology, antiquities, Archaeology, Gaming & Culture, History, Science, Tech Industry, Tech News, Vindolanda
Remember that ancient Roman “dildo”? It might just be an old Roman drop spindle
Read more: Remember that ancient Roman “dildo”? It might just be an old Roman drop spindle“It’s a bit understated as a dildo, and would make for a more satisfying spin than anything else.”
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3D imaging, ARCHiOx Project, Bodleian Library, forensic archaeology, Gaming & Culture, History, medieval history, optics, photometric stereo recording, Physics, Science, Tech Industry, Tech News
New imaging tool confirms female scribe etched her name in medieval manuscript
Read more: New imaging tool confirms female scribe etched her name in medieval manuscriptMeet Selene, a new photometric stereo recording prototype. Think of it as 2.5D imaging.
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What medieval attitudes tell us about our evolving views of sex
Read more: What medieval attitudes tell us about our evolving views of sexNew book details how some attitudes changed less than their justifications.
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code-breaking, cryptography, Gaming & Culture, History, Mary Queen of Scots, Science, Tech Industry, Tech News
Lost and found: Codebreakers decipher 50+ letters of Mary, Queen of Scots
Read more: Lost and found: Codebreakers decipher 50+ letters of Mary, Queen of ScotsThe cache of letters sheds new light on Mary Stuart’s years of captivity in England.
