Many of us have old, treasured books that have been in our families for generations. These records of events that were, either historical or literary, are extremely important to some, who would love nothing more than to see their old books restored to their former glory. Now, scientists have discovered a new way in w... |
13 November 2009
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Manuscripts are documents written by hand. Before the printing process was invented (not to mention typing machines or computers), this was the only way to share facts or ideas at long distance or for lasting purposes. Ancient manuscripts are invaluable scientific tools that provide very important data on a wide rang... |
27 November 2008
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Ever wondered why so many great movies of the past are rarely now on television? Why you never see Oscar features from the '50s or '60s anywhere? Mostly, it's because of the bad technical shape in which those movies are. Up until digital technology became available, movies tended to lose quality rather... |
28 February 2008
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Today, there are about 8,000 zones protecting fauna worldwide, plus 40,000 sites protecting the habitat. Together they make for 10% of the Earth's surface. National parks, through their basic concept, combine protection and tourism. They go from coral reefs (like the Australian Great Barrier or Belize Coral Barr... |
19 December 2007
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