Almost the last word.

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Title: Almost the last word.
Authors: Shaw, Hillary (AUTHOR), Cox, Guy (AUTHOR), Wadley, Lyn (AUTHOR), Follows, Mike (AUTHOR), Manning, Paul (AUTHOR), Rowe, Beverley Charles (AUTHOR)
Source: New Scientist. 6/14/2025, Vol. 266 Issue 3547, p46-47. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Subjects: Transparent solids, Lunar phases, Nautical charts, Stars, Ophthalmic lenses
Abstract: The article explores various hypothetical scenarios regarding human civilization and technological development under different environmental conditions. It discusses how obscured celestial bodies might have limited agricultural progress, navigation, and the formation of complex societies, potentially leading to isolated communities. The absence of transparent glass is examined, highlighting its crucial role in advancements in science, medicine, and communication technologies. Additionally, the article touches on the origins of singing and its relationship with language, suggesting that both have evolved together, serving different yet interconnected purposes in human communication. [Extracted from the article]
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  Data: The article explores various hypothetical scenarios regarding human civilization and technological development under different environmental conditions. It discusses how obscured celestial bodies might have limited agricultural progress, navigation, and the formation of complex societies, potentially leading to isolated communities. The absence of transparent glass is examined, highlighting its crucial role in advancements in science, medicine, and communication technologies. Additionally, the article touches on the origins of singing and its relationship with language, suggesting that both have evolved together, serving different yet interconnected purposes in human communication. [Extracted from the article]
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