ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Japan's Ancient Indigenous Group Hirota Practiced Skull Deformation for Centuries, Study Reveals

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.17.2023 05:51 AM

Skull deformation is a global cultural phenomenon in ancient times, and DNA analysis confirmed Japan's indigenous group Hirota also engaged in this kind of activity. Continue reading to learn more.

Knights Templar Graves Uncovered in Staffordshire; Was da Vinci Code’s Take on the Holy Militia Real?

08.17.2023 05:35 AM

The Templar cross is a different version of the Jerusalem Cross which reveals how a person was once involved in the Templar Order at Temple Mount, Jerusalem. Read to learn more.

Oldest Human Body 'Iceman' New DNA Analysis Suggests Dark Skin Origins and Not Caucasian

08.17.2023 05:02 AM

The Ötzi "Iceman" is a 5,300-year-old mummy that was first discovered in 1991 in the Ötztal Alps in Italy. Read to learn more.

South African Succulent 'Baby's Bum': A Cheeky Delight in the World of Plants

08.16.2023 09:55 AM

Thriving in a South African mountain-bound valley with minimal rain, Gibbaeum heathii, known as "baby's bum," is among diverse succulent species. Check it out in this article.

8000-Year-Old Stilt Village Guarded by Spikes Found Submerged Under Ancient Albanian Lake

08.16.2023 08:31 AM

Researchers came across a mysterious stilt village in Lake Ohrid, Albania which is believed to the oldest village in Europe. Read the article to find out more.

New Snake Species in Peru Named After Harrison Ford to Honor 'Indiana Jones' Star's Environmental Advocacy

08.16.2023 06:46 AM

A new species of Peruvian snake was named after Harrison Ford to acknowledge his environmental advocacy. Continue reading to learn more.

Extinction of Europe's First Humans, Homo Erectus Due to Severe Cooling Event 1.1 Million Years Ago, Study Reveals

08.16.2023 05:08 AM

A UCL-led study reveals that an extreme cooling event in Europe wiped out the first humans in the continent, coinciding with the gap in hominin history. Continue reading to learn more.

Trees Do Not Always Lead to Improved Urban Air Quality; Contributes to Air Pollution, Study Reveals

08.15.2023 09:10 AM

A research study reveals that trees are not always a miracle cure for improving air quality and they can actually contribute to air pollution. Continue reading the article to find out more.

World's Largest Living Crocodile in Captivity Might Surpass Previous Measurements, Having Grown Since 2011 Assessment

08.15.2023 07:46 AM

Cassius, the record-holding captive crocodile, has not been measured since 2011 when it earned the Guinness World Record. Continue reading to learn more about it.

Biden Administration To Invest $1.2 Billion in Carbon Removal Technology As Solution to the Effects of Climate Change

08.15.2023 07:40 AM

The US government announced its decision to spend $1.2 billion for the development of a huge carbon removal project. Read the article to find out more.

Maui Wildfire Death Toll Reaches 93, Destroys 2,200 Structures, Considered Largest Natural Disaster in Hawaii

08.15.2023 06:20 AM

The Maui wildfire is the largest natural disaster in Hawaii since it became a state. Continue reading to learn more.

Dinosaur-Era Fish Choked on Oversized Ammonite That Led To Its Fatal Death, Fossil Discovery Reveals

08.15.2023 04:34 AM

A fossilized fish from 180 million years ago now stored in a museum is said to have choked on oversized ammonite, dying in the process. Check out its unusual death in this article.

Dragon Origins Explained; Here Are Myths, Facts, and Fossil Records

08.14.2023 10:19 AM

China had descriptions of dragons dating back to 6200 to 5400 B.C., during the Xinglongwa culture. Read to learn more.

Do Male Kangaroos Have Pouches? Everything You Need To Know About Boomers, Why They Are So Buff

08.14.2023 10:00 AM

Male kangaroos don't have pouches like females because they do not have to nurse the joeys. Continue reading to learn more.

Whales, Dolphins Are Already Partly Made of Plastic Due to Ocean Pollution [Study]

08.14.2023 07:50 AM

Dolphins and whales have microscopic plastic particles in their lungs and fats, according to a new study. Continue reading to learn more.

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