The Birth of Complex Societies: The Neolithic Period and the Development of Civilization

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Human civilisations first emerged roughly 10,000 years ago, during the Neolithic period, sometimes known as the “New Stone Age.” This period in human history saw a substantial transition from a nomadic, hunting and gathering lifestyle to a settled, agricultural one. Agriculture’s development was a critical component in the evolution of civilisations. This enabled humans to […]

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The Agricultural Revolution: A Turning Point in Human History

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The Agricultural Revolution, also known as the Neolithic Revolution, began around 10,000 BCE in various parts of the world. It marked the transition from nomadic hunting and gathering to settled farming and animal domestication. It first started independently in several regions, including the Fertile Crescent (present-day Middle East), India, China, and Mesoamerica. How Agricultural Revolution

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Surviving in the Shadows of Dinosaurs: The Early Evolution of Mammals

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The origin of mammals is a topic of ongoing research and debate among scientists. However, it is widely believed that the first mammals appeared during the Triassic period, around 252 million years ago, the same time as dinosaurs. At this time, the Earth’s landmasses were still largely connected as the supercontinent Pangea, and the climate

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The Formation of Planetary Layers: Tracing the Origins of Core, Mantle, and Crust

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The planets in our solar system show clear evidence of differentiation. For example, the Earth has a distinct iron core, a rocky mantle, and a thin crust of silicates. Similarly, Mars has a small iron core and a thin silicate crust. The largest planet Jupiter, does not have a solid surface, but it’s believed that

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