Hidden beneath the tranquil waters of Lake Iznik, just off the ancient city of Nicaea on the shores of Turkey, the ruins of a 5th-century basilica have recently come to light during a routine helicopter survey. For centuries, this historical gem lay unnoticed until archaeologist Mustafa Sahin, the head of the Archaeology Department at Bursa Uludag University, spotted the … [Read more...] about Ruins of a 5th-Century Byzantine Basilica Have Been Spotted in a Turkish Lake During a Helicopter Survey
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Man makes ancient discovery near one of the busiest highways in North America: ‘You have got to be kidding’
In the midst of North America's bustling highways, a 700-year-old forest silently stands, capturing the attention of biologist Doug Larson. Astonishingly, many such tiny ancient havens exist, unnoticed and underappreciated, their very existence threatened by the specter of disappearance. Larson, a professor emeritus in biology at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, … [Read more...] about Man makes ancient discovery near one of the busiest highways in North America: ‘You have got to be kidding’
Venomous snakebites kill thousands every year. A California doctor may have a solution
In the serene orchards of Marin County, California, John Heenan experienced a brush with terror that would change the trajectory of snakebite treatment. A routine summer morning in 2017 turned harrowing when Heenan, a 74-year-old horticulturist, inadvertently stepped on a rattlesnake. A swift strike, a searing pain, and Heenan found himself grappling with the venomous … [Read more...] about Venomous snakebites kill thousands every year. A California doctor may have a solution
What the Ideal City Would Have Looked Like in the 50s
Step into the whimsical world of the 1950s, where British illustrator Ronald Lampitt envisioned an ideal city that seamlessly amalgamated the best features from renowned global metropolises. In 1951, Lampitt crafted a mesmerizing map for the Illustrated Magazine, breathing life into a city born from the imagination of prolific British journalist and writer John Sleigh Pudney … [Read more...] about What the Ideal City Would Have Looked Like in the 50s
This Is the Brightest Plant in the World – Its Fruits Have the Most Intense Natural Color
Have you ever seen a plant that shines like a mirror? If not, you might want to check this out. Pollia condensata, also known as the marble berry, is an African plant produces the most intense color ever studied in biological tissue, thanks to its unique structure and optical properties. It grows in the forests of Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania and other African countries … [Read more...] about This Is the Brightest Plant in the World – Its Fruits Have the Most Intense Natural Color