Science

February 5, 2018

Laser Mapping Unearths 60,000 Ancient Maya Structures in Guatemalan Jungle

The ancient Maya civilization has remained a mystery for centuries, hampered by the thick Central American jungle that has made excavations difficult. But now, a group of scientists has come together and, using cutting-edge technology, they've been able to identify more than 60,000 previously unknown Maya structures. This breakthrough discovery changes everything archeologists previously thought about this ancient culture. Using laser technology called LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)

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December 11, 2017

Why Can 70% of People Hear This Silent GIF?

We all know that by their very definition, GIFs are silent. So why is it that people are hearing this GIF created by HappyToast. Originally made in 2008, it's been making the rounds again after Dr. Lisa DeBruine from the University of Glasgow's Institute of Neuroscience & Psychology started inquiring about why many people think they can hear the GIF.

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October 18, 2017

Google Maps Now Lets You Explore the Solar System in Detail

Google now lets you leap into space with new Google Maps feature that shows 16 different planets, moons, and the International Space Station. You can take a spin around planets like Jupiter, Venus, and Mars or marvel at the many moons of Saturn, with the help of images from the Cassini spacecraft. “Explore the icy plains of Enceladus, where Cassini discovered water beneath the moon's crust—suggesting signs of life,” Google encourages on its blog.

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