Thu. 02/03 - Where Did Numbers Come From?

<p><strong><em>When did we start counting? Are numbers just a modern human concept? Plus, we have more details about the impending end of the International Space Station as focus turns ever-more to the moon and Mars. And a new search engine that only gives you one result and it’s always a book that was published before 1927.</em></strong></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Munk Pack, Use code KRH at <a href="http://munkpack.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Munkpack.com</a> for 20% off your first purchase</li><li>Jenni Kayne, Use code KRH at <a href="http://jennikayne.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jennikayne.com</a> for 15% off your first order</li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01429-6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How did Neanderthals and other ancient humans learn to count?</a> (Nature)</li><li><a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasa-plans-a-fiery-end-for-the-international-space-station-by-2031/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NASA Plans a Fiery End for the International Space Station by 2031</a> (Scientific American)&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2022/02/03/nasa-international-space-station-decommission-2031-ocean/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NASA: Decommissioned International Space Station to plunge into Pacific Ocean in 2031</a> (Washington Post)</li><li><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-provides-updated-international-space-station-transition-plan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NASA Provides Updated International Space Station Transition Plan</a> (NASA)</li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/3/22914873/quantum-space-lunar-robotic-outpost-nasa-artemis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New company run by former NASA leader aims to build robotic outpost near the Moon</a> (The Verge)</li><li><a href="https://debugger.medium.com/a-search-engine-that-finds-you-weird-old-books-3a74fbb5f3d4" rel="noopener noreferr