ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Strong Earthquakes in Japan: Underwater Volcano Sitting Over Sinking Tectonic Plate Could Have Unleashed These Powerful Tremors

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 12.07.2023 21:29 PM

Researchers have discovered that the various magnitude 7 earthquakes that hit Japan over the years may have been due to an underwater seamount sitting over a sinking tectonic plate. Read to learn more.

Fresh Groundwater Sucked Into Earth's Crust 6 Million Years Ago Discovered Thousands of Feet Below Sicilian Mountains

12.07.2023 20:55 PM

Researchers have discovered a huge pool of fresh water beneath the Hyblaean mountains in Sicily. Read to learn more.

Paleolithic Humans May Have Skill To Discern Rock Properties To Suit Stone Tool Morphologies and Production Techniques

12.07.2023 09:58 AM

A study on the mechanical properties of rocks suggests that ancient humans understood the properties of rocks for making stone tools. Learn more about it in this article.

Electric Eels Could Alter DNA Using Gene Transfer via Intense Electrical Pulses [Study]

12.07.2023 08:17 AM

Electric eels have the ability to alter the DNA of those around them by using electrical pulses, according to a new study. Continue reading to learn more.

Sacred Baboons of Ancient Egypt May Have Suffered From Bad Diet, Lack of Sunlight, Poor Conditions When They Were Alive, Study Suggests

12.06.2023 21:26 PM

Among the 36 discovered and examined baboon remains from Gabbanat el-Qurud, only four were found have good health. Read to learn more.

La Mancha Negra: Unveiling the Secret Behind the Mystery Black Goo of Venezuela

12.06.2023 10:00 AM

Along the roads of Caracas in Venezuela, a mysterious black goo called La Mancha Negra has been observed without possible explanation. Learn more about it in this article.

Extinct De Winton’s Golden Mole With Super-Hearing Powers Spotted for the First Time Since 1936

12.06.2023 05:10 AM

Another species thought to be extinct was spotted alive in South Africa. Continue reading to learn more about De Winton's golden mole.

400,000-Year-Old Bones Reveal Hominins Preyed on Beavers, Suggest Diversity in Ancient Human Diet

12.06.2023 04:54 AM

Researchers suggest that early humans could be hunting, skinning, and eating beaver around 400,000 years ago. Find out more about it in this article.

Hard Water vs. Soft Water: Unraveling Their Differences, Risks, and Benefits

12.06.2023 04:37 AM

This article will look at the differences between the two types of water, as well as the pros and cons of each and what to know about water softening.

Predator Behind Great White Shark With Ripped Belly That Washed Ashore in Australia Identified

12.06.2023 03:40 AM

A killer whale or a pod of killer whales ripped open the belly of the giant great white shark that washed ashore in Australia in October. Continue reading to know the full story.

Metal Detectorist Finds Byzantine Gold Coin With 'Face of Jesus' Depiction While Exploring Mountains in Norway

12.05.2023 21:14 PM

The Byzantine gold coin with 'face of Jesus' depiction was discovered in Vestre Slidre mountains. Read to learn more.

DOUNIAMAG-SAINTHELENA-CONSERVATION-ANIMAL

World's Oldest Tortoise: Jonathan Turns 191 Years Old, Extending His Record-Holding Title

12.05.2023 20:09 PM

Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, has now turned 191 years old and still continues to hold two Guinnes World Records. Read to learn more.

How to Peel a Banana? Is There a Correct Way To Do This?

12.05.2023 11:00 AM

Yes, there's reportedly a right way to peel a banana and it's not how most do it. Continue reading to learn more.

California’s Salton Lake Sits on Top of World’s Largest Lithium Reservoir, Sparks Race To Extract Billion-Dollar Worth of White Gold

12.05.2023 10:00 AM

Experts suggest that a California lake could be sitting on top of the largest ‘white gold’ mine in the world. Find out more about it in this article.

World's Biggest Iceberg Snapped: Incredible Footage Captures A23a Floating Into Southern Ocean After Being Stuck in Ocean Floor For Over 30 Years

12.04.2023 22:45 PM

The RRS Sir David Attenborough was able to snap the massive A23a iceberg moving into the Southern Ocean. Read to learn more.