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Mammals’ clade once mislabeled mammal-like reptilesSynapsida covers every mammal plus extinct cousins that share a single lower temporal fenestra behind each eye. They are amniotes’ other great branch beside Sauropsida. Early form…
Man Ray renamed himself and invented the rayographMan Ray once argued that Dada could never take root in New York, because the whole city already was Dada. So in 1921 the tailor's son born Emmanuel Radnitzky in Philadelphia moved…
Manage excess basement water by installing a permanent underground dry well systemLandscape professional Roger Cook demonstrates a reliable method for directing sump pump discharge away from your home foundation. This guide outlines the essential components and…
Managing a moveable city of ten thousand yurtsWhile the men of the Mongol Empire were out raiding, the queens were the architects of domestic stability. This video explores the complex logistical and familial responsibilities…
Managing a small garden through summer pests, blight, and seasonal replanting cyclesCharles Dowding explores the challenges of a wet summer in Somerset, UK, where increased slug populations and tomato blight disrupted his garden. He demonstrates how to navigate t…
Managing debt requires a strategic approach, whether you act alone or seek professional guidance.Debt management is not a one-size-fits-all process. Whether you are navigating personal loans or government benefit overpayments, the path to resolution involves clear communicati…
Managing fungicide resistance means balancing today's control with tomorrow's riskA review of strategies for managing fungicide resistance in crop pathogens found that protecting the long-term effectiveness of these products is a genuinely difficult balancing a…
Managing orbital logistics and base relocation in Kerbal Space ProgramScott Manley continues his base relocation project, utilizing specialized equipment to manage perimeter lighting. This episode highlights the practical challenges of orbital const…
Managing the chaos of a Saturday night in central bookingWitness the high-pressure environment of a jail's central booking on a busy Saturday night, where officers must manage a constant influx of intoxicated new arrivals.
Managing the complex risks hidden within derivative-heavy investment portfoliosDerivatives derive value from underlying assets like equities or bonds, but they introduce unique dangers. This video explains how investors manage the specific market and counter…
Managing the complex transitions of a historic home renovationIn this episode of This Old House, the team tackles a variety of structural and aesthetic upgrades, from replacing heavy boilers to installing fine woodwork, as they push toward t…
Managing the sharp ache of plantar fasciitisIf you experience heel pain that intensifies after resting or during long periods of standing, it may be plantar fasciitis. This guide explores practical ways to ease discomfort a…
Managing your finances effectively during the unexpected disruption of a global pandemicWhen income is suddenly reduced by a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic, it is possible to adjust your spending habits while still preserving the essential activities that maint…
Manannán mac Lir: The enigmatic sea god who ruled the Irish otherworldBeyond the crashing waves, Manannán mac Lir reigns as a warrior, king, and guardian of the hidden otherworld. A central figure in Gaelic mythology, he wields magical artifacts, co…
Manatees grow new teeth on a conveyor belt, like elephants doA manatee chews gritty plants all day with molars whose enamel is weak. Its answer is endless replacement: fresh teeth erupt at the back of the jaw and creep forward as worn ones …
Mancala boards may have been scooped into floors nearly 8,000 years agoMancala names a family of two-player pit-and-seed strategy games aimed at capturing stones. Versions likely reach past the third century and into ancient Egypt; some claim Neolith…
Manchester Arena: A Global Entertainment Hub Built Over a Busy Railway StationOpened in 1995, this Manchester landmark is one of the world's busiest indoor arenas. Designed to host major sports and music events, it features a unique 360-degree seating layou…
Manchester City Ends Chelsea's Six-Year Reign in the 2025–26 Women's Super League SeasonThe 2025–26 Women's Super League season marked a historic shift in English football. After six consecutive titles, Chelsea was finally dethroned by Manchester City, who secured th…
Manchester City finally won the Champions League in Istanbul in 2023Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium had been handed the Champions League final twice before, in 2020 and 2021, only for COVID-19 to move it both times. When it finally hosted one, …- Manchester City made history as the 2023–24 Premier League season shattered goal-scoring records.The 32nd Premier League campaign was defined by unprecedented offensive output and historic regulatory intervention. While Manchester City secured a record-breaking fourth consecu…
Manchester City secures historic eighth FA Cup title in 2026 Wembley showdownThe 145th FA Cup final saw Manchester City defeat Chelsea 1–0, marking a historic achievement for the club. By reaching their fourth consecutive final, City set a new record in th…- Manchester City's 2017–18 Centurions became the first Premier League side to reach 100 pointsPep Guardiola's Manchester City finished the 2017–18 season with 100 points, 32 wins and 106 goals, all Premier League records. After a draw against Everton in August they won eig…
Manchester United completed a historic European treble with a 2017 victoryBy lifting the UEFA Europa League trophy in 2017, Manchester United joined an elite club of five teams to have won every major European honor. This achievement was made possible b…
Manchester United's 2015–16 season: a tale of cup glory and league heartbreakWhile the 2015–16 campaign ended in disappointment for Manchester United's Premier League ambitions, it was far from a failure. The club secured a record-equalling 12th FA Cup tit…- Manchester United's quest for a historic treble in the 2008–09 seasonDuring 2008–09, Manchester United sought to be the inaugural side since Milan to successfully defend the European Cup. While they fell short in the Champions League final against …
Manchester United's youth system has been the engine of the club's success for decades.From the early days of Newton Heath to the modern Premier League 2, Manchester United has cultivated a legacy of homegrown talent. The club's academy and reserve structures have e…
Manchester's massive new arena was designed to feel like the UK's largest nightclubCo-op Live, the United Kingdom's largest indoor arena, opened in Manchester in 2024 with a bold ambition: to prioritize acoustics and intimacy over conventional design. By pulling…
Manchu banners built China's last and largest empireChina's final imperial house was not Han but Manchu. From a Jurchen confederation that proclaimed the Later Jin in 1616, the Qing seized Beijing in 1644, finished southern resista…
Manchu words for inner and outer still split the Mongol mapInner Mongolia Autonomous Region, capital Hohhot, runs along two-thirds of China's border with Mongolia plus a Russian sliver. Established in 1947 from former ROC provinces, it co…
Mandan, North Dakota: A City Built on Railroad Ambitions and Indigenous HistoryFounded as a strategic rail hub on the Missouri River, Mandan evolved from a rugged frontier work camp into a modern economic center. While its name honors the historic Mandan peo…
Mandaue: The industrial powerhouse of the Philippines that grew from a tiny mission village.Once a sleepy settlement of 160 souls, Mandaue has transformed into a highly urbanized industrial hub. Today, this compact city produces 75 percent of the nation's furniture expor…
Mandela's birth name, Rolihlahla, is a Xhosa word loosely meaning troublemakerThe boy from the Thembu royal line was given a name that meant troublemaker, and he lived up to it. Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison for fighting apartheid, then walked out…
Mandelbrot's warning: most risk managers mistake wild risk for mildSome dangers behave politely, clustering around an average so that big samples make them predictable. Others have fat tails, where one extreme event can dwarf everything before it…
Mandolins grew louder when metal strings replaced gutThe mandolin—“small mandola”—is a lute-family instrument usually plucked with a pick, often with four unison courses for eight strings. Neapolitan bowl backs, carved archtops, and…
Mandrake the Magician: The Hypnotic Comic Strip Hero Who Preceded Modern SuperheroesCreated by Lee Falk in 1934, Mandrake the Magician is often cited by historians as the first true superhero of comics. Armed with an unusually fast hypnotic technique and a high-t…
Maneuver warfare prioritizes speed and surprise over the brute force of attrition-based combat.Instead of trading blow for blow, maneuver warfare aims to shatter an opponent's will and cohesion. By exploiting weaknesses rather than attacking strengths, commanders use rapid …- Manfred von Richthofen claimed his first aerial victory 100 years ago this week.During the height of the First World War, a pilot who would become a legendary figure in aerial combat achieved his inaugural success. Flying an Albatross D.II, Manfred von Richth…
Mangala Narlikar: The Indian Mathematician Who Bridged Pure Theory and Public EducationMangala Narlikar was a distinguished mathematician who navigated the complex worlds of analytic number theory and academic research while championing accessible mathematics for th…
Mangalia: A Romanian port city with roots in ancient Greek history and thermal watersPerched on the Black Sea coast, Mangalia is a modern Romanian municipality that hides layers of history beneath its sunny resorts. From its origins as a 6th-century BC Greek colon…
Manganese dioxide: The dark, versatile mineral powering everything from batteries to ancient glassKnown as pyrolusite in nature, manganese dioxide is a deceptively simple compound with a complex personality. It is the backbone of modern battery technology, a vital industrial c…
Mangrove crabs are the master engineers keeping tropical coastlines alive and nutrient-richThese small crustaceans do more than scuttle across mudflats; they act as vital ecosystem engineers. By shredding leaf litter and constructing complex, deep burrows, mangrove crab…
Mangrove forests are the world's most productive coastal engineers, building land from the sea.These salt-tolerant forests thrive in the harsh intertidal zone, where they act as natural barriers against storm surges and tsunamis. By slowing tidal waters with their stilt-lik…
Mangrove seeds sprout on the tree, then sail off for a yearMost seeds wait for soil. Many mangroves germinate while still hanging from the parent tree, then drop a ready-made seedling into the sea. A red mangrove's floating offspring can …
Mangystau: A desert labyrinth of ancient marine fossils and shifting geopolitical bordersSpanning 165,600 square kilometers in southwestern Kazakhstan, the Mangystau Region is a dramatic landscape of plateaus, mountains, and deep cavities. Once a seabed teeming with p…
Manhattan's Chinatown: A Century of Evolving Immigrant Enclaves and Shifting Cultural IdentityManhattan's Chinatown is not a static relic but a living, shifting neighborhood. From its origins as a small bachelor society in the 1870s to the rise of Little Fuzhou, this dense…
Manhattan's Financial District is a historic bedrock of global commerce and urban transformationBeyond the iconic skyscrapers and the world's largest stock exchange, the Financial District is a neighborhood in constant flux. Once a Dutch colonial settlement, it evolved into …
Manhattan's name probably comes from a Lenape word about gathering bow woodLong before skyscrapers, Manhattan was Lenape country crossed by footpaths, one of which became Broadway. Its name most likely comes from the Munsee manaháhtaan, a place for colle…
Manhattan's northern tip holds a history of Lenape settlements, marble quarries, and urban change.Inwood, the northernmost neighborhood on Manhattan Island, preserves the borough's final natural forest and its last salt marsh. Once a rural landscape of estates and marble quarr…
Mania is not simply depression flipped upside downMania is often pictured as the cheerful opposite of depression, but the elevated mood can just as easily be irritable and miserable. Some people even feel depressive symptoms in t…
Manichaeism once stretched from Roman Spain to China, then vanished almost completelyIn the third century a Parthian prophet named Mani founded a faith that aimed to absorb Zoroaster, the Buddha and Jesus into one final revelation. For a while it rivalled early Ch…
Manila is finally building a subway designed to survive a massive earthquakeDecades after the first proposals, the Metro Manila Subway is rising beneath the capital. This engineering feat aims to move over a million daily commuters while resisting seismic…
Manipur is a land of floating islands, ancient kingdoms, and complex ethnic tapestries.Nestled in northeastern India, Manipur is defined by its central valley and surrounding rugged hills. This region, once a princely state, is home to a diverse population of Meitei…
Maniraptora: The Dinosaur Clade That Never Truly Went ExtinctThe name Maniraptora means hand snatchers, but these dinosaurs were far more than just predators. While they are famous for their grasping claws and long arms, this diverse group …
Manitoba prepares for its 44th general election by October 2027As Manitoba's political landscape shifts through resignations and by-elections, the province looks toward its next major vote. The 44th general election will determine 57 members …
Manitou is not just a god, but the omnipresent life force of the universe.In Algonquian theology, Manitou is the fundamental energy manifesting in every organism, environment, and event. While early European settlers often mistranslated it as a simple d…
Manitoulin Island is the world's largest freshwater island, hiding lakes within its own lakes.Spanning 2,766 square kilometers in Lake Huron, Manitoulin Island is a geological marvel and a cultural sanctuary. It is the largest freshwater island on Earth, containing over 10…
Manning Marable: The historian who redefined the life and legacy of Malcolm XManning Marable was a prolific scholar and activist who spent his career dissecting the complexities of race, class, and democracy in America. His final work, a monumental biograp…
Mannitol is a versatile sugar alcohol that shrinks brain swelling and sweetens your gum.Beyond its role as a low-calorie sweetener, mannitol is a potent medical tool. Administered intravenously in clinical settings, this osmotic diuretic pulls excess fluid from the b…
Manny Pacquiao is the only boxer to claim world titles in four separate decades.From the streets of Manila to the pinnacle of global sport, Manny Pacquiao redefined boxing history. He is the only fighter to secure major world championships across the 1990s, 2…
Manny Pacquiao is the only boxer to win world titles in eight different weight divisions.From fighting on the streets of Manila to becoming a global icon, Manny Pacquiao redefined boxing history. He is the only athlete to secure twelve world titles across eight weight…