Archeology
August 25, 2024

Turkey’s Ancient Göbekli Tepe May Be Home to the World’s Oldest Solar Calendar

Scholars have long debated who was the first to begin tracking time. Was it Julius Caesar in 45 BCE. who created the Roman calendar and introduced the leap day? Or the ancient Maya in 250 CE, known for their complex clock systems and fascination with chronology? Recent research suggests the first creators of the calendar actually came long before.

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Science
August 24, 2024

Scientists Find Evidence That Rain First Fell on Earth 4 Billion Years Ago

In elementary school, children learn about the water cycle. From evaporation to condensation into clouds to precipitation as rain, water cycles between land and sky. But when did this process begin? Earth itself is 4.5 billion years old, but freshwater was not immediately present. However, a new paper published in Nature Geoscience suggests Earth experienced its first rain earlier than previously thought.

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Inspiring
August 23, 2024

Female Afghan Medical Students Resettle in Scotland To Finish Their Studies After Taliban Education Ban

When the Taliban took over Afghanistan, women and girls were stripped of many, if not most of their rights. Female students were barred from attending university, shattering the dreams of thousands. Now, 19 female Afghan students who had to give up medicine will be able to complete their studies in Scotland. The project was spearheaded by the Linda Norgrove Foundation, which worked with UK and Scottish governments to arrange visas and places at medical schools.

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Store
August 23, 2024

Back-to-School Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% on All of Our Creative Products

Heading back to school can mean much anticipation and first-day jitters. But despite the often mixed feelings of excitement and trepidation, one of the best parts about this time is shopping for school supplies and fall accessories. No matter how old you are, it’s always fun to get new writing utensils, bookmarks, and flair to decorate your soon-to-be-worn jacket or backpack.

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