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
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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
Chinese Scientists Have Cloned an Arctic Wolf For The First Time Ever
After decades of trials, a Chinese biotech company has succeeded in cloning an Arctic wolf for the first time. This is monumental in a variety of ways. To begin with, cloning even a small animal like the wolf is a significant step forward in STEM research. Second, the success of cloning an animal may indicate that other endangered animals will have a new lease on life. The … [Read more...] about Chinese Scientists Have Cloned an Arctic Wolf For The First Time Ever