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Wonders of Heritage


Leaving a Science Career in Academia to Pursue a Creative Life
Learn about a scientist's path from a science career in academia to creative writing and the lessons learned along the way.


WHAT IS NATURAL HERITAGE? THREATS to Natural Heritage Caused by Human Activity
Our natural world heritage is under threat from many factors, including climate change, invasive alien species, building of infrastructure.


THE EGYPTIAN MUMMIFICATION PROCESS: How Egyptian Mummies Were Made
The Egyptian mummification process involves several steps whose outcome is to preserve of the body and the organs of the deceased.


WHAT IS DENDROCHRONOLOGY or Tree-Ring Dating?
Dendrochronology, or tree-ring dating, is the method that dates wooden objects by counting the tree rings present in those wooden objects.


WHAT IS CULTURAL HERITAGE, and How Can Science Protect It?
Cultural heritage is a collection of sites, objects and traditions that bring together the history, art and values of different cultures.


ART FORGERIES: How to Identify Fake Paintings Using Science
Scientific methods can be used to identify fake paintings. Combining different scientific methods increases the chance to spot a fake.
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