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Remains Of 5,000-Year-Old Noblewoman Found In Peru Dig

This is Beirut, 25/04 15:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Archaeologists in Peru said Thursday they found the 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral, revealing the important role played by women in the oldest center of civilization in the Americas. "What has been discovered corresponds to a woman who apparently had elevated status, an elite woman," archaeologist David ...

Einstein, 70 Years On: The Man Who Redefined the Universe and Human Consciousness

Karl Hajj Moussa, 18/04 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In 1905, a young and relatively unknown physicist was quietly working in a patent office in Bern, unaware that he would forever alter the course of science. That year, Albert Einstein, born in 1879 in Ulm, Germany, without prestigious titles or academic acclaim, published a series of scientific papers that would gradually challenge everything ...

Created or Mined Diamonds: The Duel of Brilliance

Maroun Chahine, 08/04 19:31 - Reading : less than a minute

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Laboratory diamonds, created by science, offer an alternative to natural diamonds, which form in the heart of the Earth over millions of years. While natural diamonds remain symbols of luxury and tradition, the rise of synthetic diamonds is calling into question the future of the jewelry industry and of countries dependent on gem extraction.

Can the Brain Truly Reset After 72 Hours Without Screens?

Bélinda Ibrahim, 25/03 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In today's world, it seems impossible to imagine our daily lives without this digital companion. It wakes us in the morning, directs our paths, captures our memories, and keeps us constantly connected. The smartphone has become an indispensable part of our lives—but this technological symbiosis comes at a cost. Researchers in Germany have ...

Sideways US Lander Sends First Images Back From Moon

This Is Beirut, 2024-02-26 22:54 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A lunar lander from the United States, which toppled over during its touchdown, has transmitted its initial images from the southernmost point ever reached by any craft on the Moon. An American lunar lander that tipped over during touchdown has sent back its first images from the farthest south any vessel has ever landed on the Moon. The ...

9 Stunning Photos from the James Webb Telescope

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-30 18:39 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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As we draw the curtains on 2023, feast your eyes on these nine mesmerizing photos showcasing our expansive universe through the lens of the groundbreaking James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). They offer glimpses into the intricate details of celestial bodies, unveiling the hidden enigmas within the stars, galaxies, and nebulas. The telescope was ...

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