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The discovery of an 11th-century Islamic astrolabe in Verona, Italy, has captivated historians and scientists alike. With ...

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A link exists between 6,000-year-old engravings on cylindrical seals used on clay tablets and cuneiform, the world’s oldest ...

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The 2,000-year-old geoglyphs offer clues to the ancient Nazca people and their rituals.

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So, the first question driving an intriguing, though controversial, new study was: “Did seal imagery contribute significantly ...

Braxia Scientific Corp. operates as a medical research company with clinics that provide ketamine treatments for persons with depression and related disorders. The company also owns and operates ...

Cats are quicker than babies to associate a picture of a word with its corresponding picture, new research shows.