Fossil files: The Paleobiology Database Passage A. Are we now living through the sixth extinction as our own activities destroy ecosystems and wipe out diversity? That’s the doomsday scenario …
Tea and Industrial Revolution Passage A. Alan Macfarlane thinks he could rewrite history. The professor of anthropological science at King’s College, Cambridge has, like other historians, spent decades trying to …
The Persuaders Passage A. We have long lived in an age where powerful images, catchy soundbites and too-good-to miss offers bombard from every quarter. All around US the persuaders are …
Griffith and American films Passage Movies are key cultural artifacts that offer a window into American cultural and social history. A mixture of art, business, and popular entertainment, the …
Traditional Farming System in Africa Passage A. By tradition land in Luapula is not owned by individuals, but as in many other parts of Africa is allocated by the …
Man or Machine Passage A. During July 2003, the Museum of Science in Cambridge, Massachusetts exhibited what Honda calls ‘the world’s most advanced humanoid robot’, ASIMO (the Advanced Step …
The Exploration of Mars Passage A. In 1877, Giovanni Schiaparelli, an Italian astronomer, made drawings and maps of the Martian surface that suggested strange features. The images from telescopes …
Hunting Perfume in Madagascar Passage A. Ever since the unguentari plied their trade in ancient Rome, perfumers have to keep abreast of changing fashions. These days they have several thousand ingredients …
Bondi Beach Passage A. Bondi Beach, Australia’s most famous beach, is located in the suburb of Bondi, in the Local Government Area of Waverley, seven kilometers from the centre …
Environmentally-friendly Vehicles Passage A. In the early 1990s, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the government of California’s “clean air agency”, began a push for more fuel-efficient, lower- emissions …
