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Archaeological artifacts stored inside the Granary, Pompeii, Italy.

Students Rewarded for Using Artificial Intelligence in Archaeology

May 8, 2024 btwadmin 0

When the Italian volcano Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., molten rock and ash buried nearby cities and everything in them. About 16,000 people may […]

Wide-angle view of a line of footprints in desert, Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia

Endurance Runner Completes Charity Run Across Africa

May 2, 2024 btwadmin 0

Russ Cook, a 27-year-old endurance runner, was unhappy and needed a project to help others and improve his outlook.  Russ decided to run the length […]

senior asian grandfather having a good time with two grandchildren at home

Examining Japan’s Population Decline

May 2, 2024 btwadmin 0

After World War II (1939-1945), many countries experienced a “baby boom.” As peace and stability returned to many post-war nations, people returned to work and […]

a cargo ship with merchandise containers loaded

The Baltimore Bridge Collapse

May 2, 2024 btwadmin 0

On March 26, 2024, the cargo ship Dali lost power as it left the Port of Baltimore, Maryland. Unable to be steered, the massive ship […]

Aerial view of airplanes at the Dubai International Airport in UAE

Growth and Challenges for World’s Busiest Airports

April 25, 2024 btwadmin 0

A growing number of passengers, especially international passengers, are keeping airports around the world busy. In fact, the total number of people who traveled by […]

Aerial view of airplanes at the Dubai International Airport in UAE

Weather Challenges for Dubai’s Busy Airport

April 25, 2024 btwadmin 0

The Dubai airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the top airport for international passengers.  This year’s report from the Airport Council […]

Archeological tools, Archeologist working on site, close-up, hand and tool.

Maryland’s First Colonial Settlement Unearthed 386 Years Later

April 25, 2024 btwadmin 0

In 1633, the English sailing ships Ark and Dove sailed across the Atlantic Ocean with about 150 passengers. Many were Catholics who left England to […]

four elementary age children picking up discarded plastic bottles along a rural road

Earth Day 2024: “Planet vs. Plastics”

April 17, 2024 btwadmin 0

Did you know that more plastic has been produced in the last ten years than in the entire twentieth century? It can take up to […]

overhead photograph of the Main Reading Room of the U.S. Library of Congress

Happy Birthday, Library of Congress!

April 17, 2024 btwadmin 0

On April 24, 2024, the Library of Congress celebrates its 224th birthday. The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world. It serves […]

graphic image of economics, savings, budgets

National Financial Literacy Month

April 17, 2024 btwadmin 0

Since 2003, Congress has designated the month of April as National Financial Literacy Month. This month was chosen to help young people learn how to […]

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