Microscopic images of lunar volcanic glass. (Photo courtesy of NASA) When the Apollo astronauts first set foot on the moon, they expected to see gray rocks and dust. But they were amazed when they stumbled upon something that looked almost…
The length of the leather boot is 12.6 inches, which is equivalent to US men's shoe size 14. Vindolanda TrustThe first boot found at Fort Magna is in surprisingly good condition, although it is missing its toe. The second boot…
This mummy, known as “Fred,” confirms that the Egyptians practiced embalming for 1,500 years longer than scientists thought. Wikimedia Commons The Turin mummy is approximately 5,600 years old and was initially considered unique in its preservation. Fred was thought to…
Pluto's mysterious blue atmosphere plays a key role in the dwarf planet's climate. (Image credit: NASA/JHUAPL/SwRI) Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have once again explored the distant reaches of our solar system and found that Pluto is…
This fossil find may indicate a completely different direction in the development of human civilization. Sourse: www.allthatsinteresting.com
Painted in 1792 and now appropriately titled The Rising Squall, this masterpiece stands out not only as a rediscovered Turner creation, but also as the first oil painting ever to be exhibited. Sotheby'sThe newly discovered Turner painting will be on…