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The Hidden Treasure of Human Knowledge: Why Most of What We Know Is Still Untapped Have you ever wondered how much knowledge is still out of reach ? Experts estimate that up to 95% of historical, scientific, and cultural records remain undigitised . But even among the small fraction that has been digitised , much remains unaccessed, unused, or undiscovered . Almost all of humanity’s discoveries, experiments, and insights are still tucked away, waiting for someone to uncover them. From the dusty archives of national libraries to forgotten notebooks under the bed or in lofts, and even to the oral traditions of grandparents and tribal elders , there’s a hidden universe of information that could redefine science, philosophy, and culture . The Scale of Untapped Knowledge UNESCO and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) report: Not yet digitised: About 95% of global archival materials remain offline, meaning they are inaccessible without visi...

The Hidden Danger of Methane: Are We Focusing on the Wrong Sources? When it comes to greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide (CO₂) dominates the headlines. But there’s a more potent, short-term threat quietly accelerating climate change: methane (CH₄). Pound for pound, methane traps  over 80 times more heat  than CO₂  (see Table 7.15) in its first 20 years in the atmosphere. This article digs into the numbers to ask a critical question: in our rush to curb methane, are we unfairly blaming cattle while giving a free pass to the larger, more solvable problem of industrial leaks and waste? Where Does Methane Come From? Methane emissions fall into two broad categories: Anthropogenic (Human-Caused):  Fossil fuel operations (oil, gas, coal), agriculture (livestock and manure), landfills, wastewater, and food waste. Natural:  Wetlands, termites, permafrost, and geological seeps. According to the  International Energy Agency (IEA) , the energy sector is one of the largest...