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Groundbreaking Scientific Discoveries of 2023: Gravitational Waves, Brain Translators, and Prehistoric Whales

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Groundbreaking Scientific Discoveries of 2023: Gravitational Waves, Brain Translators, and Prehistoric Whales

This year, scientists for the first time successfully detected gravitational waves with mind-bogglingly long wavelengths. It is highly likely that these gravitational waves were created after black holes orbiting each other collided and merged, as shown in the illustration. (ILLUSTRATION BY MARK GARLICK, SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY) It’s been another great year for science. The latest … Read more

Don’t close the “gates of hell”, a huge hole that burns for a long time

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Don’t close the “gates of hell”, a huge hole that burns for a long time

A tour guide sets a table near Darbaza Crater, a giant methane gas vent that has been burning for decades in the desert of Turkmenistan. (PHOTOGRAPH BY CAROLYN DRAKE, MAGNUM PHOTOS) [画像のクリックで拡大表示] Ten years ago, National Geographic Explorer George Korounis became the first person in history to enter the fiery Gates of Hell. This is … Read more

Record-breaking Art Auction: The Most Expensive Works Sold and Their Fascinating Stories

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Record-breaking Art Auction: The Most Expensive Works Sold and Their Fascinating Stories

Alex Sala Journalist specialized in Art and Art History Updated June 30, 2023 08:53 Reading: June 27 was a historic date in the world of art auctions: a painting by Gustav Klimt, lady with fan, was awarded for 86 million in London setting a new record for an art auction in Europe. In the world … Read more

Archaeologists Unearth Rare and Well-Preserved Roman Mausoleum in London

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Archaeologists Unearth Rare and Well-Preserved Roman Mausoleum in London

updated to June 15, 2023 09:39 · Reading: Read the magazine without limits National Geographic History for only 3€/month The city Londoner has witnessed a surprising discovery made by a team of archaeologists from the Museum of London. In the area between London Bridge tube station and The Shard, the tallest building in the United … Read more