How many galaxies are there in the Universe, and is this even something that we can calculate? It would be hard enough trying to count all the stars in the sky on a clear, dark night, but how could astronomers ever hope to calculate how many galaxies exist across the cosmos? Simplistically, the number of galaxies in the… Read More »
5,500-Year-Old Sumerian Star Map For over 150 years scientists have tried to solve the mystery of a controversial cuneiform clay tablet that indicates the so-called Köfel’s impact event was observed in ancient times. The circular stone-cast tablet was recovered from the 650 BC underground library of King Ashurbanipal in Nineveh, Iraq in the late 19th century. Long thought… Read More »
In 2011, I wrote an article for the Small Farms Quarterly about “Livestock Guardian Dogs.” In the past nine years I gained many additional insights and had new experiences, which I want to share in this new article. A heavy loss of lambs, caused by a desperate and mangy coyote, made me consider using a livestock guardian dog.… Read More »
As a working professional, I found the Online MBA in Marketing at Chitkara University to be of exceptional value. The rise of social media platforms, online content, and e-commerce has revolutionised the marketing industry. To stay ahead, businesses now require leaders who can integrate marketing strategies with the fast-evolving digital landscape. This program, with a specialisation in Digital Marketing & Strategy, was ideal… Read More »
A man was hired to paint a boat. With his paint, brushes, and a steady hand, he began coating the boat in a vibrant red, as the owner had requested. As he worked, he noticed a small hole in the hull, barely noticeable to the untrained eye. Without saying a word, he repaired it, considering it part of… Read More »
Hemlock poisoning can occur if you accidentally ingest poison hemlock. Symptoms can range from vomiting to seizures to respiratory failure. There’s no antidote for hemlock poisoning. Your healthcare provider will treat your symptoms, but the condition can be fatal. You can prevent hemlock poisoning by getting rid of any hemlock plants in your yard. What is poison hemlock?… Read More »
Biological Miracle: Human Foot There are 26 bones in each foot a total of 52 bones in both feet. They make up more than a quarter of the total 206 bones in the human body, all packed under the ankle. This bone density plays an important role in enabling the complex movements that allow us to walk,… Read More »
The mummy of an ancient Inca girl sits literally frozen in sleep at a museum in Argentina. The mummy, called La Doncella or The Maiden, is that of a teenage girl who died more than 500 years ago in a ritual sacrifice in the Andes Mountains. The girl and two other children were left on a mountaintop to… Read More »
Rooh Afza’s recent ‘Zindagi Mubarak’ campaign by Hamdard Pakistan showcases the unconditional love of a father for his daughter when he sends her Rooh Afza as a gift, so that she does not miss the fragrance and flavour of home. This TVC devised by RG Blue Communications took audiences by storm, and the Mubarak platform was extended to… Read More »
The Bajau, also called the Sea Gypsies or Sea Nomads, have lived on the waters off the coasts of Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines for centuries. Their floating homes keep them connected to the sea at all times, though their distance from the mainlands also keep them disconnected them from modern civilization. Perhaps, this divide is part of what allows them to… Read More »