Art dealer found guilty of forgery at showcase exhibition
By astronomical convention, the four seasons can be determined by the solstices—the points in the orbit of maximum axial tilt toward or away from the Sun—and the equinoxes, when Earth rotational axis is aligned with its orbital axis. In the Northern Hemisphere, winter solstice currently occurs around 21 December; summer solstice is near 21 June,
The history of city dwelling and how materialism fooled us all
The city has always been a paradox—a beacon of hope and a crucible of human ambition. For millennia, we have flocked to these dense, vibrant centers, seeking opportunity, connection, and a life grander than the one we left behind. From the earliest settlements of Mesopotamia to the sprawling metropolises of today, the story of civilization
The mystery of summer rainfall
Of the four fundamental interactions, gravitation is the dominant at astronomical length scales. Gravity effects are cumulative; by contrast, the effects of positive and negative charges tend to cancel one another, making electromagnetism relatively insignificant on astronomical length scales. The remaining two interactions, the weak and strong nuclear forces, decline very rapidly with distance; their
Scientists discover liquid water ocean beneath Pluto’s surface
By astronomical convention, the four seasons can be determined by the solstices—the points in the orbit of maximum axial tilt toward or away from the Sun—and the equinoxes, when Earth rotational axis is aligned with its orbital axis. In the Northern Hemisphere, winter solstice currently occurs around 21 December; summer solstice is near 21 June,
Road closures causing havoc to commuters
The daily commute is a modern ritual for millions, a bridge between home and work, personal and professional life. Yet, this bridge is increasingly fraught with obstacles. The all-too-familiar sight of red taillights stretching into the horizon, the blare of horns, and the creeping anxiety of being late are the direct results of a growing
Breakthrough in satellite probe technology as research advances
There are a number of different theories and hypotheses regarding early state formation that seek generalizations to explain why the state developed in some places but not others. Other scholars believe that generalizations are unhelpful and that each case of early state formation should be treated on its own. Voluntary contend groups theories of people