Scientists are plagued by a number of questions regarding ancient times, and one of the most perplexing is how the ancient Egyptians moved the huge stones needed to build the pyramids. The stones ...

How did the ancient Egyptians really build the pyramids? 🏺 Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the science, engineering, and ...

In this video, I showcase a pyramid construction project completed over 20 days: 13 days for brick-making and 7 days for construction. The pyramid stands 3 meters high and covers an area of 6 square ...

This week we look at ancient Egyptian mathematics, building techniques, tools, and culture Just because something is difficult doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Over the past centuries, archaeologists, ...

Ancient Egyptians’ practice of mummifying the dead got its start as early as 6,330 years ago among groups that farmed and raised animals, a contested new study suggests. The find pushes back the use ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Desert winds blow, sands shift, archaeologists dig, and one day you find ...

A simple method to create robust DNA "pyramids" that self-assemble in seconds has been invented by physicists in the UK. Each side of the tetrahedral pyramid is made up of a double helix of DNA. The ...