A copper scorpion discovered in an unidentified mine in Southern Arizona has left many people puzzled and amazed. The creature, on display at the 2019 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, has turned into copper over time, prompting people to wonder how such a transformation could have occurred. According to Tulane University, the phenomenon is called encrustation pseudomorphism. … [Read more...] about The Mysterious Copper Scorpion Found in an Arizona Mine: Understanding the Phenomenon of Encrustation Pseudomorphism
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The Frozen World Unveiled: Intact Cave Bear Found in Melting Permafrost
The discovery of an intact cave bear in Siberia, Russia, has scientists excited about the potential insights it could offer into the species and the ancient world in which it lived. The cave bear was discovered in the melting permafrost of the Russian Far North by local reindeer herders who stumbled upon its remains while on the hunt. The bear's remains were so well-preserved … [Read more...] about The Frozen World Unveiled: Intact Cave Bear Found in Melting Permafrost
Husky dog found alive under rubble 22 days after Turkey earthquake
Last month a devastating, 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, leaving at least 50,000 people dead. In the weeks since, search and rescue crews have been hard at work searching for survivors. Miraculously, one survivor was found 22 days after the earthquake: a Husky dog. The dog, named “Aleks,” was found under the rubble of a two-story building in … [Read more...] about Husky dog found alive under rubble 22 days after Turkey earthquake
In the Dead of Winter, Blooming Flowers Can be Found in the Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is known for its extreme temperatures and icy landscapes, but in the dead of winter, a surprising phenomenon occurs. Blooming flowers can be found on the ocean's surface, but these are not your typical garden-variety flowers. Instead, they are known as frost flowers, and they are a natural wonder of the Arctic. Frost flowers are delicate and intricate … [Read more...] about In the Dead of Winter, Blooming Flowers Can be Found in the Arctic Ocean
Mysterious Metal Sphere Found on Japanese Beach
A strange and mysterious metal sphere was discovered on a beach in the southern coastal city of Hamamatsu, Japan. A local resident reported the unusual object to the police, explaining that her husband had noticed it while taking a walk. The sphere was around 4 feet in diameter and appeared to be made of iron with a coating of rust. The authorities immediately sealed off … [Read more...] about Mysterious Metal Sphere Found on Japanese Beach