Aftermath of Deadliest Century-Old Wildfire in US: Over 1,000 People Still Missing in Hawaii

Medicine & Technology Aug 14, 2023

Maui's oldest living tree is 150 years old and was planted in 1873 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of a Protestant mission. Read to learn more.

Gray Wolf Pack Found in Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains After Being Driven Out in the Early 1900s

Aug 13, 2023

Gray wolves are protected under the Endangered Species Act via a 2022 court order that grants them protection in around 48 states. Read to learn more.

Smart Bin Turns Trash Into Chicken Feed but With Strings Attached

Aug 13, 2023

Creating any type of animal food would require approval from the FDA and AAFCO. Read to learn more.

Hidden World Discovered Beneath Undersea Volcano With Robotic Arm Used To Discover Host of Underwater Animals

Aug 10, 2023

Hydrothermal vents were discovered in 1977 by Robert Ballard close to the Galapagos Island during an exploration of the East Pacific Ridge. Read to learn more.

Ancient Skull From 300,000 Years Ago Belonged to a Child With No Chin, Suggesting Possible Denisovian-Like Ancestors

Aug 09, 2023

The Denisovans were an extinct ancient human species in Asia that split from Neanderthals and existed over 400,000 years ago. Read to learn more.

500-Million-Year-Old Ancient Sea Worm Given the Name 'Shaihuludia Shurikeni' Inspired by Popular Sci-Fi Dune Books

Aug 09, 2023

There has only been a single annelid species discovered in the Spence Shale Lagerstätte site until the finding of a recent ancient sea worm. Read to learn more.

Filmed Rare Humpback Whale Calf Puzzles Experts on Whether It Was Albino; Could This Be Moby Dick's Offspring?

Aug 09, 2023

Humpback whales often migrate from June to August to the coasts of eastern Australia to mate and give birth. Read to learn more.

Viper With Record-Breaking 2-Inch-Long Fangs Has the Ability To Take Down an Antelope

Aug 06, 2023

While most monkeys aren't scared of snakes, the gaboon viper specifically scares them due to its ability to jump six meters.

Is Blood Thicker Than Water? Modern Interpretations Say Otherwise

Aug 04, 2023

Close to half of the blood's volume comes from red blood cells while the remaining volume comes from blood plasma, which is still 92% water. Read to learn more.

Violent Volcano Spews Out Tornadoes and Exploding Lava After 800 Years of Inactivity

Aug 04, 2023

The Litli-Hrútur volcano started spilling lava and toxic gas from a 2,600-foot fissure; but as its eruption eased, its fissure became just 250 feet long. Read to learn more.

1 of 100 Surviving Brutus Coins Expected To Fetch $300,000 at Auction; Currency Used for Paying Troops After Julius Caesar's Assassination

Aug 04, 2023

An extremely rare gold EID MAR coin was sold in October 2020 for a record $4.2 million, which was the highest paid for an ancient coin at that time. Read to learn more.

Empty Tombs Unearthed in England Revealing Possible Medieval Crypt From 12th Century

Aug 04, 2023

Previous discoveries around the Exeter Cathedral include the earlier unearthing of an early Roman street, timber buildings, and the remaining wall of what was once a Roman house. Read to learn more.

Pipe Leak Leads to Contaminated Water for 150,000 Michigan Residents; Locals Told to Boil Drinking Water Before Usage

Aug 03, 2023

Mild E.coli could lead to stomach cramps or even bloody diarrhea, but severe cases can result in respiratory illness, pneumonia, and UTI. Read to learn more.

1,800-Year-Old Medusa Mosaic With Wings from the Roman Era Discovered in Spain; Four Peacocks Surrounded Her

Aug 03, 2023

During the Greek period, Medusa was sometimes given pointy teeth, tusks, and even a beard; but during the Roman period, they gave her similar features to Alexander the Great. Read to learn more.

Underwater Crusader Sword Reveals Battle Damage; Scientists Believe It was Dropped During Fight Thousand of Years Ago

Aug 03, 2023

The Crusades happened around A.D. 1095 to 1291, but only the First Crusade was considered the one with the most lasting success. Read to learn more.