Aerial remote-sensing of a large region of Mexico has revealed hundreds of ancient Mesoamerican ceremonial centers, including a large one at an important site for the ancient Olmec culture that is known for its colossal stone heads. The remote-sensing method, called lidar, pinpointed 478 ceremonial centers in areas that were home to the ancient Olmec […]
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Remote Sensing Technology Uncovers 66 “Hidden” Roman Bases In Spain
Utilizing advanced aerial imaging and state-of-the-art remote sensing techniques, a team of historical and archaeological researchers have been able to chart the location of 66 previously undiscovered Roman bases in Northern Spain . These newly discovered sites have been dated to the end of the first century BC. They reveal the lasting footprints of temporary […]
The US Constitution – It is "Just a piece of **** paper"
We’re supposed to revere – and follow – the Constitution. But if they don’t, why should we? By they, I mean the people who lord it over us. Our rulers. I choose the word deliberately, in the interests of editorial accuracy. We’re certainly not ruled by the Constitution. And neither are they. Consider, for […]
When less is more: Smaller offspring thrive in competitive environments
The parenting debate has raged for ages in the halls of academia and in homes around the world. For the best chance of survival and fitness, should mothers coddle their offspring, giving them every advantage, or let them learn to fend for themselves? In a recent study published in the journal Ecology, researchers used an […]
Spencer’s Paper Reviewed; Remote Sensing Editor Wolfgang Wagner Resigns
Wiliam M. Briggs Monday, September 5, 2011 Politics In one of the most asinine, self-promoting, sniveling, absurd, nakedly political moves Wolfgang Wagner has resigned, with trumpets blazing, his editorship of Remote Sensing. Why? Because the journal under his command dared follow its editorial guidelines, and follow them properly. Because while adhering to procedure he allowed the […]