Gold-backed cryptocurrencies like PAXG and XAUT rose significantly so far this year, mirroring a spike in ETF demand.
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From dire wolves to woolly mammoths, the idea of resurrecting extinct species has captured the public imagination. Colossal Biosciences, the Dallas-based biotech company leading the charge, has made headlines for ambitious efforts to bring back long-lost animals using cutting edge genetic engineering. It recently announced the birth of pups with key traits of dire wolves, an iconic predator last seen roaming North America more than 10,000 years ago. This followed on the heels of earlier project announcements focused on the woolly mammoth and the thylacine. This all fuels a sense that de-extinction is not only possible but imminent. But as…
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Read MoreKraken announced it will offer free Interac e-Transfer deposits for Canadian users to reduce friction for newcomers to the platform.
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What if the Sun and Moon rose together?
That
happened yesterday over some northern parts of
planet Earth as a
partial solar eclipse occurred shortly after sunrise
During the 19th century in both England and America, physical fitness became an important aspect of structured health and education programs. In 1880, recognizing the public’s growing interest in the use of dumbbells and clubs, New York City champion strongman Guss Hill (1858 – 1937) made his publishing debut with an early exercise book.
Read MoreBlessed Mary Angela Truszkowska founded the Felician Sisters as a result of a conversion experience she had while convalescing from an illness. At the age of 44 she was forced to resign due to ill health. She lived however, into her ’70s.
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The North America nebula
on the sky can do what the
North America continent
on Earth cannot — form stars
On January 13
a Full Moon and a Full Mars were close,
both bright and opposite the Sun in planet Earth’s sky
This post highlights some of the maps that were scanned and made available on the Library website in 2024.
Read MoreDoes the Moon ever engulf Mars?
Yes, but only in the sense that it moves in front, which happens on
rare occasions
2024 was another busy year for the Rare Book and Special Collections Division. As a way of reflecting on this past year and looking forward to the next, we are here sharing some new resources as well as past memories. Happy 2025!
Read MoreAs a winter storm barrels across North America, more than 60 million people across 30 US states could face the coldest temperatures and heaviest snowfall since 2011.
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An exploration of map scales and comparative areas, from miles and representative fractions to…the Midwest?
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This post covers the cultural geographic origins and spread of the gift giver figure through various maps.
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This post highlights the Rochambeau map collection, which was purchased by the Library of Congress in 1883.
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Isaac Jogues and his companions are popularly known as the North American martyrs. Over a period of years, these eight Jesuits worked among the Hurons, bringing many into the Catholic faith. They labored in what would become the northeastern United States and eastern Canada.
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During the 17th and 18th centuries, classical languages were an important component of education in the North American colonies. Viewed through the lens of material and printing history, the books highlighted in this blog post provide a very human picture of classical studies in early America.
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Learn more about the maps on display at the new experiential exhibition at the Library of Congress.
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Maps showing cod and beavers in an 18th-century atlas project imperial power and economic might.
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