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in NewsNew Research Suggests Preterm Babies Born Before 29 Weeks Of Pregnancy Have A Higher Risk Of Developing Panic Disorder Later In Life
According to a new study, babies born before the 29th week of pregnancy have a much greater risk of developing panic disorder later in life. Panic disorder was present in two to four percent of individuals who participated in the study. Typically, a human pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks. A baby born before the 37th […] More
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in NewsA Hydraulic System May Have Been Used To Build The Oldest Pyramid In Ancient Egypt
The pyramids of Egypt are such an architectural wonder that some people have questioned if the structures were truly built by human hands. There are many unknowns surrounding their construction, including how the huge blocks of stone were transported. Researchers have proposed that ancient Egyptians may have utilized a hydraulic system that helped them lift […] More
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The Starry Night Captures Two Complex Laws Of Physics With Accuracy, Making It Look Magical
If you’ve ever taken a nice long look at Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece “The Starry Night,” you might have noticed that the painted universe almost appears to be in motion. The swirling skies seem to pulse with energy, and the bright stars dance in the night. A team of researchers from China and France has […] More
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in NewsMassive And Slow-Moving Waves Within Earth’s Mantle Cause The Rise Of High Plateaus In The Interior Of Continents Over Tens Of Millions Of Years
Deep within the Earth, massive, slow-moving waves in the mantle have been discovered to cause the rise of high plateaus in the interior of continents. The waves are triggered by continents breaking up. Over tens of millions of years, the waves roll inward slowly, which leads to the formation of new plateaus and tall cliff […] More
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in NewsDivers Have Discovered The Wreck Of A Destroyer Known As The Ghost Ship Of The Pacific, Used To Fight For Both The United States And Japan During World War II
There were very few warships that fought for both the United States and Japan during World War II. But recently, divers have located the remains of one of these ships approximately 3,500 feet deep in the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, which is about 50 miles northwest of San Francisco. The destroyer USS Stewart sunk […] More
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in NewsHe Helped Create The Green Berets, Fulfilling His Goal For The U.S. To Be Able To Perform Covert Missions Whenever Necessary
During World War II, Aaron Bank led a number of daring missions. But what he was best known for was his role as “the father of the Green Berets,” the special operations branch of the United States Army. He helped create the most elite and effective fighting force in the world, fulfilling his goal for […] More
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in NewsA 200-Year-Old Rock Painting May Depict A Strange Tusked Creature That Lived In The Region Over 260 Million Years Ago
The San people of South Africa painted a battle scene on a sandstone cliff wall between 1821 and 1835. The 200-year-old rock painting is called the Horned Serpent panel. It depicts spears, warriors, various known animals, and a strange tusked creature with a long, curved body and polka dots on its skin. The creature does […] More
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in NewsMiners In Canada Stumbled Upon One Of The Most Well-Preserved Nodosaur Specimens Ever Discovered, With Paleontologists Dubbing It A Dinosaur Mummy
History often has a way of revealing itself in the most unexpected places at the most unexpected times. In 2011, a heavy equipment operator named Shawn Funk accidentally stumbled across a dinosaur fossil at the Millennium Mine in northern Alberta. At first, the find seemed to be nothing more than an odd-colored rock, but upon […] More
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in NewsWhile NASA’s Curiosity Rover Surveyed The Gale Crater On Mars, Researchers Discovered New Information About How The Red Planet Became Inhospitable To Terrestrial Life
Today, the surface of Mars is hostile and unfit for life to thrive. But in the past, it may have actually been suitable for life, especially since there is evidence that the planet’s surface was once covered with liquid water. NASA’s robotic explorers are combing Mars for clues of ancient life that might have lived […] More
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in NewsArchaeologists Discovered The Remains Of A Large 2,500-Year-Old Ancient Egyptian Astronomical Observatory Used To Track The Movement Of The Sun And The Stars
At a temple site, the remains of an ancient Egyptian astronomical observatory were uncovered. The discovery was made by the Egyptian archaeological mission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) at the Temple of Buto in Tell el-Fara’in, which is located in northern Egypt. Buto was the Greek name for Wadjet, a local ancient Egyptian […] More
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in NewsLobster Used To Be Fed To Prisoners, But Here’s How It Became A Delicacy
When laying out a lavish feast, lobster is always part of the fare. The culinary delicacy is associated with luxury, high class, and extravagance. But before lobster became a gourmet food, it was served to prisoners. The average household avoided lobster and refused to eat it at all. So, how did lobster go from cheap […] More
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Within The 1,500-Year-Old Grave Of A Wealthy Man From Germany, Archaeologists Found A Carved Ivory Beard Comb And Fine Weapons, Suggesting He Was A Warrior Who Cared About His Physical Appearance
In 2021, archaeologists in Bavaria, Germany, discovered the grave of a wealthy man who died about 1,500 years ago. Based on the grave goods he was buried with, he seemed to have been a warrior who took great care to maintain his physical appearance. The man was around 40 to 50 years old when he […] More
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in NewsNew Research Suggests Soaking Up Morning Sunlight May Improve Your Sleep Quality At Night, Helping You Feel More Well-Rested
The best night’s sleep starts when you step into the sunshine! Soaking up some morning rays can help you regulate your circadian rhythms and help you feel more well-rested. According to a new study, exposure to morning sunlight improves your sleep quality, regardless of how much time you spend in the sun throughout the day. We […] More
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in NewsTraces Of Plants With Hallucinogenic Properties That May Have Been Used For A Special Ritual Were Uncovered At An Ancient Maya Ball Court In Mexico
At an ancient Maya ball court in Mexico, traces of several plants with hallucinogenic properties were found. It is believed that they may have been used as part of a special ritual. A team of archaeologists unearthed the bundle of botanicals while conducting fieldwork in the ancient Maya city of Yaxnohcah on the Yucatán Peninsula. […] More
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Here Are Some Fun And Almost Entirely Free Ways To Spend Your Fall Weekends That’ll Help You Save Money In Time For The Holidays
We have officially entered what I believe is the busiest time of the year: fall. Over the summer, your personal and work responsibilities may have lightened up in the spirit of the warmer weather. Now, you’re probably getting back into your everyday routine (and addressing those things you put off over the last few months). […] More
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in NewsA Salt Deposit In The Shape Of A Smiley Face Was Spotted On The Surface Of Mars And May Hold Signs Of Former Life On The Red Planet
From the surface of Mars, a salt deposit in the shape of a smiley face was spotted as astronomers conducted a survey of the landscape with a spacecraft. The smiley face can only be seen under certain conditions. It is the remnant of an ancient lake that dried up billions of years ago and could […] More
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in NewsArchaeologists In Kazakhstan Discovered Ancient Burial Mounds With Stone Ridge Mustaches That Date Back To The Middle Ages
Archaeologists have uncovered a series of ancient burial mounds known as kurgans in the Ulytau region of central Kazakhstan. Their excavations resulted in the discovery of a total of 10 kurgans dating back to the Middle Ages. Three of them feature “mustaches,” distinct ridges of stone that create an X pattern across the burial mounds. […] More
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in News6 Cute Group Halloween Costumes To Rock With Your Friends This Year
Here Are 6 Cute Group Halloween Costumes For You To Try This Year Before we know it, Halloween will be here, and there’s nothing worse than only having a day or two to plan your Halloween costume. While solo and romantic couples costumes can be super fun, sometimes, it’s best to plan group Halloween costumes […] More
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in NewsWhile Searching A Deep Sinkhole In Belize, Divers Recovered The Fossils Of An Ancient Giant Sloth That Weighed About 14,400 Pounds
While divers were searching for Maya artifacts in 2014, they came across the remains of an ancient giant sloth in a deep sinkhole in Cara Blanca, Belize. They managed to retrieve fossils of the creature’s humerus, femur, and tooth from the sinkhole. Researchers studied the tooth to figure out details about the now-extinct sloth’s diet, […] More
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in NewsThe Sohei Warrior Monks Of Medieval Japan Were Powerful, Skilled Fighters Who Took Up Arms To Protect Their Temples
Today, we think of monks in peaceful meditation, being at one with the world. But that wasn’t always the case. The legendary Sohei warrior monks of medieval Japan were quite the opposite of the image of modern Buddhist monks. These spiritual figures were not just about quiet reflection and harmonious living—they were powerful, skilled warriors […] More
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in NewsAll-You-Can-Eat Buffets Trace Back To Medieval Sweden, Where It Was Customary To Welcome Guests With A Table Of Spirits Before Enjoying A Bigger Meal
The all-you-can-eat buffet is a classic American tradition that allows you to indulge in a glorious, endless parade of food for a low price. However, its origins can be traced back to medieval Europe. The Swedes were the first to come up with such a dining experience. The concept didn’t reach America until 1945. In […] More
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