Tag: Incas

What’s the birthstone for December?

If you were born December, you’ve got 2 birthstones, turquoise and zircon. Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/december-birthstone-zircon-turquoise…

Llamas may have been buried alive in ritual sacrifice by the Incas

The remains of llamas killed in mass sacrifices by the Incas have been found, and there is no sign of injury – suggesting the animals were buried alive Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2258014-llamas-may-have-been-buried-alive-in-ritual-sacrifice-by-the-incas/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…

Demonstrator masters flight sequences for reusable rocket stages

A crucial part of rocket reusability is a smooth return and landing. ESA has helped Romania’s National Institute for Aerospace Research, INCAS, to demonstrate vertical takeoff, short hovering and landing maneuvers using a small-scale flight demonstrator. Source: https://phys.org/news/2020-10-masters-flight-sequences-reusable-rocket.html…

1st intact evidence of Incas’ underwater ritual offerings found in a lake in the Andes

Spanish records dating to the 16th century hinted that the Inca people performed underwater ritual offerings, and archaeologists have finally found one that’s still intact. Source: https://www.livescience.com/incas-underwater-offering.html

Dark Rift in the Milky Way

Standing under a dark sky in late July or August? Look up! You’ll notice a long, dark lane dividing the bright Milky Way. This Dark Rift is a place where new stars are forming. Source: https://earthsky.org/clusters-nebulae-galaxies/the-great-rift-in-the-milky-way…