360 On History Saima Baig

Recent advancements in genomic sequencing and analysis have started to unravel the intricate story of avian evolution. Two studies, published on April 1 in the journals Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) and Nature, shed light on a genetic anomaly approximately 65 million years old (exactly when that asteroid hit) that has obscured scientists' understanding of avian evolutionary history. Specifically, a section of one chromosome failed to undergo expected mixing with adjacent DNA, impeding the construction of a detailed bird family tree.

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A structure known as the Eye of the Sahara is an ancient circular geological formation in the Sahara Desert. This intriguing phenomenon is known as the Richat Structure or Guel er Richat in Arabic and its home is the Adrar Plateau in the Sahara. The Eye is located near Ouadane in the Adrar Region of Mauritania. In the local dialect, rīšāt means feathers and the structure is also known locally in Arabic as tagense, referring to the circular opening of the leather pouch that is used to draw water from wells, that it seems to resemble.

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There is no doubt that Earth’s history has been marked by several intriguing and exciting events that have shaped life on our planet. These events have led to the emergence of new life or the complete annhilation of certain species. One such remarkable occurrence was the Carnian pluvial event (CPE), also known as the Carnian crisis, which took place around 232 million years ago. This was a period of continuous rain that lasted 1-2 million years, and played a pivotal role in the evolution of life on Earth, particularly during the emergence of dinosaurs and other terrestrial fauna.

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Costa Rica is a lush country, with amazing ecology and environment. Amongst its green landscape can be found ancient structures known as the stone spheres of Costa Rica. The 300 spheres lie on the Diquís Delta and on Isla del Caño. To the locals they are known as bolas de piedra (stone balls) and are said to be attributed to the now extinct Disquis culture, a pre-Columbian indigenous culture of Costa Rica that flourished from AD 700 to 1530.



These nearly-perfect round balls of stone have been a mystery for archaeologists and historians since their discovery decades ago. Although they are thought to have been placed in lines along the path to the houses of chiefs, their exact significance and use remains unknown.

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Rosalind Elsie Franklin was a British chemist and X-ray crystallographer. Her work was central to understanding the molecular structure of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), RNA (ribonucleic acid), viruses, coal, and graphite.

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Cryptocurrencies have created much discussion among investors due to their ability to diversify portfolios, drive growth and maintain value over a long time. The Bitcoin price has been on an ascending path over the past year and continues to grow. This is good news for hodlers: investors who keep their coins in the same wallets and wait for their worth to increase. However, ever since the very beginnings of the digital finance market, there has been a pressing issue that continues to affect the market: the toll the systems have on the environment.

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