A Tulane PhD student found a large ancient Maya city in Mexico using lidar data, revealing a complex civilization previously unknown to archaeologists.
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TIL Mexico since the conquest has had 130 heads of state and only one of them knew how to speak Nahuatl, the dominant indigenous language: Maximilian of Habsburg. Maximilian was an Austrian archduke who became emperor of the Second Mexican Empire from 1864 until his execution in 1867.
Mexico has had 130 heads of state since the conquest, with only one officially bearing the name ‘Kn.’ This highlights unique historical and cultural patterns.
4 shades of blue in Antartica by David Burdeny
Photographer David Burdeny reveals a striking series showcasing four distinct shades of blue in Antarctica’s landscape, highlighting the region’s natural beauty.
The Issus leafhopper is the only known creature in the natural world to have perfectly interlocking mechanical gears, which it uses to synchronize its legs for jumping.
The Issus leafhopper is the only known creature with perfectly interlocking mechanical gears, enabling synchronized jumping. This discovery highlights unique biological engineering.