Neolithic Europeans were drinking milk (no doubt with very sore stomachs) for thousands of years before evolving the gene that helps digest it. According to a recent article published in the journal Nature, prehistoric individuals developed a taste for milk thousands of years before humans gained the genetic characteristic that allows us to digest it without hurting stomachs … [Read more...] about Humans Were Drinking Milk Some 6,000 Years Ago Before Most of us Evolved to Be Able To Digest It
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Mysterious Holes Discovered at the Ocean’s Bottom Appear to Be “Almost Human Made”
The Okeanos Explorer found a line of oblong holes at the bottom of the ocean, which they say look "almost human made". The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking assistance in unraveling a riddle uncovered on the seabed of the Atlantic Ocean. The Okeanos Explorer discovered a series of oblong holes in the sand on Saturday, which NOAA Ocean … [Read more...] about Mysterious Holes Discovered at the Ocean’s Bottom Appear to Be “Almost Human Made”
Oldest American Horse DNA Provides Support for the Myth of Spanish Shipwreck Origin
The origin of the Assateague horses was a mystery wrapped in folklore. Turns out, the folklore may have been right all along. There is a little island named Assateague midway up the US East Coast, where Delaware joins Maryland and Virginia. It used to be inhabited by a little hamlet of no more than 200 people, but that community has long since been abandoned. Even if you … [Read more...] about Oldest American Horse DNA Provides Support for the Myth of Spanish Shipwreck Origin
Pits On The Moon That Remain At A Temperature Perfect For Living In Are Found by Scientists
These geological structures hover at a comfortable temperature and they could be ideal places for shelter. NASA-funded researchers have found that the shadowed regions in the strange geological structures known as lunar pits hover at a comfortable 17°C (63°F), a wonderful temperature for working and living in. This discovery might fundamentally alter how humans explore the … [Read more...] about Pits On The Moon That Remain At A Temperature Perfect For Living In Are Found by Scientists
A Study Suggests That Having More Dogs in a Neighborhood May Help Reduce Crime
Dogs make wonderful friends. Our canine buddies have long provided us with devotion, affection, and steadfast friendship, but there may now be even another advantage. Neighborhoods with more dogs have lower rates of violent crime, including homicide, robbery, and, to a lesser extent, aggravated assaults, according to Ohio State University researchers. The study, which was just … [Read more...] about A Study Suggests That Having More Dogs in a Neighborhood May Help Reduce Crime