In 2018, archaeologists exploring cave systems in Vietnam discovered the well-preserved remains of an ancient human that may indicate the oldest violent death in history. Christopher M. Stimpson et al. Reconstruction of the skull of a man who died in…
The full moon rises over a wheat field in southern Alberta, Canada, on August 30, 20
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Bats have one of the most advanced hearing systems in the animal kingdom. (Image: VW Pics via Getty Images) The nocturnal hunter emits high-frequency sounds in flight, analyzing the reflected waves to navigate in the dark. Although these signals exceed…
The first ever image of Earth taken by a space probe from lunar orbit was recorded on August 23, 1966. (Image: NASA) KEY DETAILS The gist: The world's first photograph of our planet taken from the surface of the Moon.…
(Image credit: Getty Images) Astrophotography often baffles even experienced photographers. A seemingly perfect landscape often turns into blurry spots or unwanted trails. The constant movement of celestial objects, low light, and the need for special precision require more effort than…