A Turkish harem on the Acropolis? It"s most likely a Greek myth
The Acropolis of Athens counts among the world's greatest architectural and artistic monuments. Visitors come to admire the marble buildings that testify to the glory of Ancient Greece more than two millennia ago. Typically, only little attention is.....»»
A close encounter with a mysterious moon
In 1877, American astronomer Asaph Hall discovered two small moons circling the planet Mars, later named Phobos and Deimos after the Greek for "fear" and "panic.".....»»
Plastic recycling remains a "myth": Greenpeace study
Plastic recycling rates are declining even as production shoots up, according to a Greenpeace U.S. report out Monday that blasted industry claims of creating an efficient, circular economy as "fiction.".....»»
There’s a reason you love Scandinavian design so much
The Nordic countries’ indelible influence on design is part style, part myth, part marketing. It’s almost taken for granted in the United States that Scandinavian design is just better. Simple, functional, and minimalist, Scandinavian.....»»
Myth, busted: Formation of Namibia’s fairy circles isn’t due to termites
Plants are "ecosystem engineers" that survive by forming optimal geometric patterns. Enlarge / Drone image of car driving through the NamibRand Nature Reserve, one of the fairy-circle regions in Namibia. (credit: Stephan Getzin).....»»
Busting the anti-work myth: Most people actually like their bosses
Do you work for a five-star boss? If quiet quitting—a demonstration of work-to-rule where employees do no more than the minimum work required by their contract—is really a thing, I'd expect more employees to be vocal about disliking their bosses......»»
Despite the myth, deer are not an ecological substitute for moa and should be part of NZ"s predator-free plan
The impact of deer on Aotearoa New Zealand's natural environment is never far from the headlines. Most recently, the Southland Conservation Board highlighted the damage the introduced species was doing to native forest on Rakiura Stewart Island......»»
First Known Map of Night Sky Found Hidden in Medieval Parchment
The fabled star catalog from the ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus had been feared lost.....»»
Do we perceive colors differently depending on the language we speak?
In languages such as Russian, Greek and Turkish, there are different terms for light blue and dark blue. When we open our eyes, a myriad of colors immediately appear before us. But they are not merely a decoration of our visual world; they enable us.....»»
This mod armchair shares design DNA with London’s iconic red buses
The secret to those smooth curves? Composite molding. For over 30 years, Turkish manufacturer Polkima has been producing molded composite parts for the automotive industry. If you’re unfamiliar with molded composites, picture the interior of.....»»
Major flooding in Crete kills two
Two people were killed after torrential rain brought major flooding to the Greek island of Crete, firefighters said on Sunday......»»
One dead, two missing as Crete hit by major flooding
A man was found dead and two people were missing on Saturday after torrential rain brought major flooding to the Greek island of Crete, emergency workers said......»»
"Eureka moments" in science are a myth according to new ebook
"Creativity for Scientists and Engineers: A practical guide" explores how scientists can enrich their individual and collective creativity, and so generate more, and better, ideas......»»
Wild, edible, and nutritious: Research and recipes reveal the benefits of regional Turkish plants
Visit any of Turkey's regions and you will find diverse plants growing in uncultivated areas such as wetlands and woodlands: wild fennel, catbriers, golden thistle, and knotgrass, to name just a few......»»
Stone spheres could be from Ancient Greek board game
Archaeologists from the University of Bristol have suggested that mysterious stone spheres found at various ancient settlements across the Aegean and Mediterranean could be playing pieces from one of the earliest ever board games......»»
House of Darkness’ Neil LaBute on revitalizing the Dracula myth with his latest movie
In an interview with Digital Trends, director Neil LaBute and actress Gia Crovatin talk about their post #MeToo Dracula horror film, House of Darkness......»»
Ten new pulsating variable stars discovered
By analyzing the data from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), Turkish astronomers have detected 10 new pulsating variable stars, including five Delta Scuti variables. The finding is reported in a paper published August 25 on the arX.....»»
How modular buildings can help tackle the global housing crisis
Modular architecture has a bad reputation for being cookie-cutter and soulless. Architect Eva Talbot is here to dispel the myth. Eva Talbot is an architect and U.S. product director for Modulous, a construction technology firm creating the first glob.....»»
The Big Myth About Charging Technology You Should Stop Believing
There are a ton of 'tips and tricks' on how to charge your devices and increase your battery's lifespan. Here's what to believe and what not to believe. There are a.....»»
The Myth You Should Never Believe About The Bentley Blue Train Story
The 1930 Bentley Blue Train race is a tale of a driver's impressive run against a locomotive. Here's what to believe (and what not to believe) about the story. The 1.....»»
How ancient soldiers used sound to frighten and confuse their enemies
As if the tumultuous din of battle is not horrendous enough, over the ages humans have discovered plenty of ways to exploit sound in warfare. I found an astonishing variety of ancient acoustic weapons while researching my book "Greek Fire, Poison Arr.....»»