The burial site is located near a rural road in Norway. Credit: The Arctic University Museum of Norway, UiT Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. In 2023, metal detector enthusiasts scouring Norway’s remote Senja Island stumbled across a remarkable archeological find. WhileContinue Reading
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). A pretty place with a jumble of Moorish-style courtyards, gothic churches and grand baroque buildings, the small Andalucian city of Jerez is largely untouched by gentrification and tourism — despite being only an hour from Seville. Yet it has a long-heldContinue Reading
Elon Musk arrived in Washington in January as President Donald Trump’s billionaire benefactor, promising Mr. Trump – and America – that he would transform a bloated and costly federal government into a lean, modernized machine, like his SpaceX Raptor rockets. Five months later, he’s leaving as Mr. Trump’s disgruntled star-crossed frenemy, spittingContinue Reading
My goal with this list was to compile 10 stories that were so unusual that I almost couldn’t believe them when I read them or viewed them. They were so unconventional and original that I wouldn’t have come up with them on my own if I had never discovered them.Continue Reading
Violinist Zac Clejan says the little animals changed the direction of his career. CREDIT: Zac Clejan. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. About a year and a half ago, violinist Zac Clejan—also known as Clejan or @thetrapviolonist on social media—stood on theContinue Reading
A group of astronomers from across the globe, including a team from the University of Washington and led by Queen’s University Belfast, have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects will be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later this year.Continue Reading
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Gombey dancers, wearing vibrant costumes, prepare to perform in the streets of Bermuda. This tradition dates back to the early 1800s and blends African, British, Native American, and Caribbean influences, reflecting the island’s diverse heritage. Historically, enslaved individuals were permitted to dance only once a year, using masks to protestContinue Reading
These ten cathedrals and basilicas around Europe (and beyond) were built over many generations, reflecting changes in style, politics, and technology. From the Sagrada FamÃlia in Barcelona to the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna, each project faced delays due to wars, funding shortages, and shifts in power. Some tookContinue Reading
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. June 1 Crescent Moon Visible Between Mars and Regulus June 11 Full Strawberry Moon Mid June Mercury Shows Off June 16-18 The Red Planet Meets the Blue Heart of Leo June 20 Summer Solstice June 30Continue Reading
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