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Researchers Discover That Humans Are 33,000 Years Older Than We Thought

Researchers at the Omo Kibish Formation in Ethiopia. (Photo:Celine Vidal) How old is our human species? This question is a tricky one. Researchers at the Omo Kibish Formation in Ethiopia. (Photo:Céline Vidal) Our genusHomoevolved from the more ancientAustralopithecusaround 2.8 million years ago. Scientists examining fossils believe modern humansscientifically known asHomo sapiensonly emerged around 300,000 years ago. They continue to learn more about this process by examining the fossil record. The East Africa Rift Valley....

11 Científicas pioneras cuyas historias debes conocer

Otras, como Jennifer Doudna, lideran el camino hacia el futuro mediante el desarrollo de nuevas tecnologias. Inspirate con las historias de las mujeres increibles de nuestra lista, que incluye cuatro ganadoras del Premio Nobel. Conoce a 11 increibles mujeres cientificas que deberian ser elogiadas por sus contribuciones a la sociedad. De izquierda a derecha: Chien-Shiung Wu, Marie Curie, Rosalind Franklin Aunque comenzo ayudandolo a montar telescopios y registrar sus observaciones, pronto comenzo su propia carrera....

Aficionado a los detectores de metales descubre una moneda de oro del siglo XIII

La moneda de oro de Enrique III descubierta en Inglaterra. Se trata de unamoneda de oroacunada bajo el gobierno del rey Enrique III y que data del siglo XIII. El individuo publico su hallazgo en Facebook, pero desconocia su impresionante significado historico. La moneda de oro de Enrique III descubierta en Inglaterra. (Foto:Spink & Son) Enrique III reino durante 56 anos. Durante este periodo, fortalecio y centralizo la autoridad real mientras tambien libraba la guerra en el extranjero....

Aprende a dibujar una cobra paso a paso

En este tutorial, aprenderemos adibujar una cobraen ocho pasos. Tienes todo lo que necesitas? Entonces, dibujemos una cobra! Foto: tb-photography/DepositPhotos Quieres aprender a dibujar otros animales fascinantes? Echa un vistazo a nuestras guias paradibujar una rana, unpinguinoy unpanda. Aprende a dibujar una cobra en 8 sencillos pasos. Foto y arte: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met Esta sera la capucha de la cobra. Debe ser relativamente grueso hasta que llegue a la cola, donde se estrechara hasta acabar en punta....

Artist Spends 4 Hours “Drawing” Enormous Fox on a Frozen Lake

For the past six years, Finnish architect-designerPasi Widgrenhas carried out a special winter tradition. This year, he felt inspired to draw a fox using just his feet and a snow shovel. The end result is a surprisingly realistic, ephemeral piece ofsnow art. In about four hours, the 295-foot drawing had taken shape and he was ready to photograph his work. But just how does one draw in the snow? In this case, Widgren sketched the outline by walking....

Infrared Photos Capture Breathtaking Views of France in Cotton-Candy Pink Hues

Infrared photographerPaolo Pettigianitransformed his road trip across France into a three-week photographic adventure. The work is an expansion of hisInfralandproject, which has been ongoing since 2015. ForInfraland, the Italian photographer uses a converted full-spectrum camera to capture the unseen electromagnetic radiation of infrared light. FromNew Yorkto theItalian Dolomites, he’s continued to wow us with the cotton-candy hues of these photos. And his infrared images of France are no exception. Standouts include a heart-shaped tree in Provence, which appears bright red, and the iconic cliffs of Normandy....

NASA’s HiRISE Mars Orbiter Captures Detailed Images of an Important Crater

The crater which marks longitude zero on Mars. (Photo:NASA/JPL/University of Arizona) Mars has long fascinated astronomers. Onboard the orbiter isHiRISE, a sophisticated imaging system which documents the surface of the planet. The crater which marks longitude zero on Mars. (Photo:NASA/JPL/University of Arizona) The high-resolution images are then returned to Earth. Over the years, the camera has documented dunes, craters, and even the Mars rovers. Its latest image shows a particularly special feature of the planetary topography....

Papá dedicado construye una minirréplica funcional de un Rolls-Royce para su hijo

Su mas reciente creacion es una impresionante reproduccion delRolls-Royce Boat Tailde edicion limitada. Con un precio estimado de 28 millones de dolares, es uno de los vehiculos mas codiciados del mundo. Este vehiculo de madera es mas que una replica fidedigna. ao no escatimo en recursos para hacer de su Rolls-Royce en miniatura un coche funcional. Este increible automovil hecho a mano ofrece la oportunidad de conducir tranquilamente alrededor de la cuadra....

Student Becomes Overnight Millionaire After Selling Selfies as NFTs

Ever since digital artistBeeplebroke records with a $69 million sale in 2021, NFT has been a buzzword. More and more artists have placed their work on platforms like OpenSea to be bought and sold with cryptocurrency. If you doubted the power ofNFTs, the story of Sultan Gustaf Al Ghozali might change your mind. The 22-year-old Indonesian computer science student became a millionaire overnight after selling his selfies as NFTs. Since 2017, Ghozali has been taking daily selfies....

This LEGO Architecture Set Brings the Tokyo Skyline to Your Living Room

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. yo readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Tokyo is one of the largest and most interesting cities in the world. The picturesque view is completed with a snow-cappedMount Fujiin the background....

20 Cool Throw Blankets That Will Keep You Warm (And Your Home Stylish)

Throw Blanket Wall Art| $85.26+This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly readour disclosurefor more info. Throw Blanket Wall Art| $85.26+This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. A goodthrow blanketis essential in the winter. These home decor must-haves are not only useful but can easily add a stylish touch to your space....

Amateur Metal Detectorist Discovers 13th-Century Gold Coin Featuring Henry III

The Henry III golden coin discovered in England. The incredible find is a singlegold pennyminted by King Henry III and dating to the 13th century. The unnamed discoverer had only recently begun his metal detecting quest after many years in abeyance. The Henry III golden coin discovered in England. (Photo:Spink & Son) He posted his find on Facebook, but did not yet appreciate its impressive historical significance. Henry III reigned for an impressive 56 years....

Artist Creates Incredible Bird-Inspired Works From Real Feathers

Have you ever wished you could fly through the sky? For artistChris Maynard, this thought and the desire to fly is the inspiration behind his exquisitebird-inspired art. He carves, cuts and slices found feathers to transform plumage into tiny works of art. I had to figure out how to carve them while keeping their three-dimensional shape. The artist manages to carve a variety of shapes and lines in spite of the delicacy of the material....