When only the strong shells survive: Archaeology's fresh approach to turn oyster shells into tools of conservation

We've feasted on them, built economies around them and in some places nearly erased them from our coasts. Today, 85% of the ...

25 Years of the International Space Station: What archaeology tells us about living and working in space

Archaeologists have studied how astronauts use the International Space Station to improve its potential future successors.
Entrepreneur

What Are the Different Funding Rounds and How Do They Work?

Business funding rounds are critical events in the lifecycle of a startup, marking the transfer of equity or debt in exchange for capital. This capital is used to fuel growth, development, and ...
The Conversation

How does a flaming piece of space junk end up on Earth? A space archaeologist explains

Alice Gorman is a Fellow of the Outer Space Institute. The mysterious object was on fire and lying in the middle of a remote dirt road in Western Australia’s Pilbara region when mine workers stumbled ...
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Archaeologists are too scared to open up the tomb of China’s first emperor for one reason

Archaeologists are terrified to open the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor who has been buried for 2,200 years. The tomb of Qin Shu Huang, who ruled from 221 BC to 210 BC, is guarded by a ...
ancient-origins

25 Ancient Gold-Filled Warrior Tombs Discovered in Spain

Archaeologists excavating in Spain have discovered 25 tombs of suspected warrior aristocrats containing hoards of artifacts and gold. The tombs date back around 2,600 years and hundreds of relics have ...
The New York Times

Do Heat Pumps Work When It Gets Really Cold?

A common refrain is that they’re only effective in mild climates. We put that idea to the test. Credit...Photo illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Sofia Quaglia Heat pumps ...
Newsweek

How Much Does Penn State Owe James Franklin After Firing?

Two weeks ago, the Penn State Nittany Lions were ranked in the top five and had just suffered a hard-fought overtime loss to Oregon, still with their entire season ahead of them. Fast forward to the ...
New York Post

Dear Abby: Our parents making us do all the work for their birthday celebration has gone on long enough

Dear Abby advises someone on how to handle telling their mother that their children are done doing all the work to help celebrate her annual birthday celebration. DEAR ABBY: Both my parents had ...
THE WEEK

How does the Nobel Peace Prize work?

Venezuelan pro-democracy campaigner María Corina Machado has won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Despite an unprecedented – and public – campaign for the accolade by Donald Trump, the Norway-based prize ...
PBS

Archaeology: High Tech Archaeology

Archaeologist still depend upon tools used for hundreds of years, but some are taking advantage of what technology offers. Things like ground penetrating radar, microscopes, even satellites. Learn ...