Scientists have long warned that the release of previously trapped greenhouse gases, such as methane, caused by the permafrost thawing brought on by atmospheric warming will worsen climate change. Researchers who revived nearly two dozen viruses, including one that was frozen under a lake more than 48,500 years ago, believe that the thawing of ancient permafrost caused by … [Read more...] about Scientists Resurrect 48,500-Year-Old “Zombie Virus” Buried in Ice
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Scientists in Israel are growing date palms from 2,000-year-old seeds
The seeds discovered in the Judean desert are both male and female, raising the prospect of producing dates. Researchers have successfully planted and grown a handful of date seeds from fruit that ripened around the time of Jesus in southern Israel. The seeds, known as Adam, Jonah, Uriel, Boaz, Judith, and Hannah, were discovered among many others at archaeological sites … [Read more...] about Scientists in Israel are growing date palms from 2,000-year-old seeds
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
Scientists Find a ‘Yellow Brick Road’ in a Never-Before-Seen Spot of The Pacific Ocean
An ancient dried-up lake bed with what appears to be a yellow brick road has been discovered during an expedition to a deep-sea ridge just north of the Hawaiian Islands. The mysterious scene was stumbled upon earlier this year by the exploration ship Nautilus as it surveyed the Lili'uokalani ridge within Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monument (PMNM). Even though we have … [Read more...] about Scientists Find a ‘Yellow Brick Road’ in a Never-Before-Seen Spot of The Pacific Ocean
Scientists Discover That a Brain Parasite Makes People Look More Beautiful
Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that affects 50% of the world's population, is a fascinating statistic that few people are aware of. Cats transmit this parasite, which resides within human eyes and brains. It is claimed that the parasite can change a person's personality and make them more appealing. Several investigations have shown that this is correct. Rats were utilized in … [Read more...] about Scientists Discover That a Brain Parasite Makes People Look More Beautiful