A very unhappy man was slaughtered, maybe as a human sacrifice, and abandoned in a Danish swamp around 2,400 years ago. For our benefit, his peculiar manner of passing away meant that his remains was naturally mummified and preserved in astonishing shape, giving us distinct insights into his look and way of life. In a recent study, which was published in the journal Antiquity, … [Read more...] about Guts Reveal the Last Meal of an Amazingly Preserved Bog Body from 2,400 Years Ago
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The Mysterious Bird is a One-Of-a-Kind Hybrid That Looks Like Mom and Sings Like Dad
She was a grosbeak, he was a tanager, can we make it any more obvious? "Devoted birder" Stephen Gosser was roaming through the forests of Western Pennsylvania when he stumbled across an extraordinary sighting. His ears first caught up on the call of a scarlet tanager, which is famed for its blood-red plumage and distinctive black wings, but he was met by a rose-breasted … [Read more...] about The Mysterious Bird is a One-Of-a-Kind Hybrid That Looks Like Mom and Sings Like Dad
Shrimp in The English Countryside are High on Cocaine, Xanax, Ketamine, and Valium
So you're telling me the shrimp got fried? Cocaine, ketamine, Valium, Xanax, tramadol, and other powerful drugs have been discovered in the bodies of freshwater shrimp and their environment in rural England. In an unexpected twist, the researchers discovered residues of various pesticides that are currently prohibited by the EU. Scientists from King's College London … [Read more...] about Shrimp in The English Countryside are High on Cocaine, Xanax, Ketamine, and Valium
After 20 Years, Rare Turtles Finally Hatch at a US Zoo, and Wow Was The Wait Worthwhile
The San Diego Zoo has recently welcomed 41 Indian narrow-headed softshell turtles (Chitra indica). In North America, the zoo is the first recognized conservation institution to successfully birth these threatened turtles as a result. Although specialists have been closely studying three of the rare turtles for more than 20 years, breeding behavior is particularly challenging … [Read more...] about After 20 Years, Rare Turtles Finally Hatch at a US Zoo, and Wow Was The Wait Worthwhile
There is Enough Oxygen in The Moon’s Top Layer to Support 8 Billion People For 100,000 Years
We've lately seen a lot of effort and money poured in technology that might allow successful space resource use, alongside advancements in space exploration. Finding the most efficient means to manufacture oxygen on the Moon has been at the forefront of these efforts. As part of the Artemis program, the Australian Space Agency and NASA agreed to deploy an Australian-built … [Read more...] about There is Enough Oxygen in The Moon’s Top Layer to Support 8 Billion People For 100,000 Years