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The Tomb of Jesus

The Tomb of Jesus

Monday, February 26, 2007

I’m watching some of the news networks tonight and the huge buzz is all about the Tomb of Jesus.
Filmmakers and researchers on Monday unveiled two ancient stone boxes they said may have once contained the remains of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, but several scholars derided the claims made in a …

Brightest comet in recorded history?

Brightest comet in recorded history?

Thursday, January 11, 2007

It’s happening right now in the sky to the west of me.

Discovered last year by Australian National University astronomer Robert McNaught, Comet McNaught is expected to remain visible throughout the Northern Hemisphere through Friday, when …

The Antikythera Mechanism – a moon computer

The Antikythera Mechanism – a moon computer

Thursday, November 30, 2006

This facinating device was discovered more than 100 years ago in a Roman shipwreck and has been the subject of plenty of study by scientists. It was possibly used by Greeks to display astronomical cycles and now, scientists have revealed even more about the device.
Combined with analysis of the dials, …

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The Flores “Hobbit” is not a new species

The Flores “Hobbit” is not a new species

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

The “Hobbit” remains found on the island of Flores in Indonesia was thought to be a new species of homonid. The remains found in the cave were about 18,000 years-old and found with other skeletons, sea shell jewlery, and various other tools and items.

After some study by scientists, they concluded …