Science

June 28, 2019

NASA’s Photo Shows Mars’ Grand Canyon in Spectacular Detail

Measuring the length of the entire United States, Mars' Valles Marineris—Mariner Valley—is an enormous canyon that makes our Grand Canyon appear minuscule. Stretching across a good expanse of the Red Planet, Valles Marineris is captured in spectacular detail thanks to the work of the Viking orbiter. NASA's high-resolution mosaic of the Valles Marineris hemisphere gives a magnificent look at this canyon system.

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May 21, 2019

Blue or Green? What Color You See Says A Lot About How Your Brain Works

If you're a fan of optical illusions and how people's perceptions differ, try this experiment conducted by Optical Express. Take a look at the above image. What color do you see, blue or green? While the answer might seem cut and dry, people's answers differ widely. According to the survey of 1,000 people conducted by Optical Express, 64% perceived the top image to be green and 32% believed it was blue.

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April 18, 2019

Scientists Analyze Ancient DNA to Solve Mystery of Who Built Stonehenge

Shrouded in mystery, Stonehenge is among the world's most famous ancient ruins. The prehistoric monument has perplexed archaeologists for years, culminating in endless theories about who built it and how. Finally, however, there appear to be some concrete clues to the case, as scientists believe they have discovered important information about its builders.

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