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A classic cup of joe. A shot of espresso. Frothy and flooded with pumpkin spice syrup. Whatever your preference, if you’re reading this story, chances are, drinking coffee is among your daily rituals. Everyday, people drink more than two billion cups worldwide, and experts predict that demand for it could triple by mid-century. Coffee consumption … Read More “Wonder about the impact of your daily cup of coffee on the planet? Here’s the bitter truth” »
A fossilized dinosaur skeleton at the headquarters of CAPPA, a paleontology center in Brazil. In his book Otherlands, Thomas Halliday writes that fossils provide clues about the past and future of the planet. | Carl De Souza/AFP via Getty Images A paleontologist on the wonder of life on Earth — and the ways that climate change will … Read More “Fossils don’t just reveal the past. They help predict the future.” »
The amazing works of art and architecture known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World serve as a testament to the ingenuity, imagination and sheer hard work of which human beings are capable. They are also, however, reminders of the human capacity for disagreement, destruction and, possibly, embellishment. As soon as ancient writers compiled … Read More “Sevens Wonders of the Ancient World” »
Outer Peristyle at the Getty Villa. Photo: Tahnee L. Cracchiola. © 2018 J. Paul Getty Trust Dark green leaves flutter in the breeze; water splashes in a fountain; the shade deepens along a covered colonnade. It might be a hot day, but it feels like the temperature has fallen a few degrees. That’s how a … Read More “How Ancient Romans Kept Their Cool” »
Learning about ancient civilizations that disappeared is always fascinating, especially when the reasons of their disappearance are ambiguous or unknown. Let’s find out about 10 remarkable ancient civilizations and their mysterious disappearance. 1. The Olmec civilization The Olmec culture blossomed in Mexico from 1200-400 BC and is considered to be the descendant of the Maya … Read More “10 Remarkable Ancient Civilizations That Mysteriously Disappeared” »
Written by Jordan Pennells Designed & Illustrated by Pooja Gupta The Scientific Method in Science Communication Abstract: There’s more than one way to do Science Communication! You can either communicate cutting edge scientific discoveries… or the Scientific Method itself. If your interest & goal is to share new scientific research with the public, then Science … Read More “The Scientific Method in Science Communication” »
