Gems and minerals are frequently given as gifts to express love. The finding of a naturally occurring amethyst geode, however, doesn't require any assistance in expressing love because it is already heart-shaped! When employees for Uruguay Minerals cracked apart a rock at the border of Uruguay and Brazil, they discovered two hearts on either side of it. The miners were … [Read more...] about Amazing Heart-Shaped Amethyst Geode Found in Uruguay by Miners
Geologists Discover Agate With Cookie Monster Hidden Inside When Split Open
Geodes and gems have a way of surprising us. These rocks, ranging from rainbow crystals to heart-shaped amethysts, show that you can never be too sure what you'll find when you crack them open. One of the most recent unexpected discoveries is a pair of Cookie Monster twins in a Brazilian agate. With the assistance of Lucas Fassari, gem collector Mike Bowers discovered the rock … [Read more...] about Geologists Discover Agate With Cookie Monster Hidden Inside When Split Open
Photographer Survives Severe Storms to Capture Dramatic Images of Waves on Lake Erie
When most people see a storm approaching, they seek shelter inside their homes. Trevor Pottelberg, on the other hand. The photographer from Ontario specializes in landscape, wildlife, and astrophotography, but she is particularly fond of waves. His proximity to Lake Erie allows him to fly over whenever he hears of an impending storm, knowing he'll be in for an … [Read more...] about Photographer Survives Severe Storms to Capture Dramatic Images of Waves on Lake Erie
A Scientists Successfully Sequence the DNA of Man From the Pompeii Eruption for the First Time
Thousands of lives were changed forever in 79 CE when Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying Pompeii under 23 feet of ash and debris. Over 2,000 people died in the disaster, many of whom were trapped inside their homes. For the first time, researchers have fully sequenced the DNA of a single victim. We now have a better understanding of the people who lived in Pompeii as a result of … [Read more...] about A Scientists Successfully Sequence the DNA of Man From the Pompeii Eruption for the First Time
2,000-Year-Old Roman Glass Bowl Found by Archaeologists in Perfect Condition
The ancient Roman Empire reached Spain, Britain, and Germany at the height of its dominance, in addition to Italy. Archaeologists are still finding opulent mansions and abandoned roads as evidence of this powerful civilization. A fortunate group of archaeologists in the Netherlands discovered a rare Roman glass bowl in perfect condition, whereas the majority of these finds are … [Read more...] about 2,000-Year-Old Roman Glass Bowl Found by Archaeologists in Perfect Condition