by magicartacivics@proton.me | May 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
For the first time ever, scientists have demonstrated that it’s possible to send quantum communications using existing commercial telecommunication infrastructure. Sent across 150 miles of commercial fiber optic lines in Germany, including through three telecom data...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | May 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
A harpy eagle, South America’s largest bird of prey, has been sighted in a rainforest in southern Mexico, where it was believed to be locally extinct. Named for the crone-bird hybrid of Greek mythology, the appearance of this large and majestic raptor is worthy of the...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | May 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
From the Guardian comes the story of a man who at his most vulnerable received commendable kindness from a source all unlooked to. Part of the paper’s “Kindness of Strangers” series, the report tells the story of Richard Munoz, who broke his ankle playing basketball...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | May 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Using modern digital rendering of ancient depictions, scientists have presented evidence that a Chinese astronomer created the first star catalogue more than 100 years before the Greeks accomplished the same. Called the Star Manual of Master Shi, and complied by Shi...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | May 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
The National Institutes of Health recently announced that in order to improve the quality of science used in drug development, the agency would favor grant proposals that move away from animal testing. The FDA, which had previously announced a similar change,...
by magicartacivics@proton.me | May 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
From Australia comes the story of a shark attack victim surviving to thank the man who saved her, face to face. Blake Donaldson was enjoying Gunyah Beach in Bundeena, Australia, with his partner when he heard a shriek from 30 feet beyond the water’s edge. Standing...
