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New Study Suggests That The Black Death Wasn’t Nearly As Devastating As Originally Thought

Scientists analyzed samples of fossil pollen from across Europe to estimate the death toll of the Black Plague and found evidence of a dramatic population decline in only seven of the 21 regions studied.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 2, 2022

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New Study Suggests That The Black Death Wasn’t Nearly As Devastating As Originally Thought

Scientists analyzed samples of fossil pollen from across Europe to estimate the death toll of the Black Plague and found evidence of a dramatic population decline in only seven of the 21 regions studied.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 2, 2022

Brain Activity Of Dying Patient Shows Life Really Does Flash Before Our Eyes During Death

The 87-year-old patient had electrodes placed on his head to detect seizures after he suffered a fall. When he died during treatment, doctors recorded unprecedented activity.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 24, 2022

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Brain Activity Of Dying Patient Shows Life Really Does Flash Before Our Eyes During Death

The 87-year-old patient had electrodes placed on his head to detect seizures after he suffered a fall. When he died during treatment, doctors recorded unprecedented activity.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 24, 2022

‘A World First’: New Species Of Prehistoric Crocodile Discovered With A Dinosaur In Its Stomach

This prehistoric crocodile likely consumed the small ornithopod shortly before its own death at the hands of an even larger creature some 95 million years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 14, 2022

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‘A World First’: New Species Of Prehistoric Crocodile Discovered With A Dinosaur In Its Stomach

This prehistoric crocodile likely consumed the small ornithopod shortly before its own death at the hands of an even larger creature some 95 million years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 14, 2022

What The Immortal Jellyfish Means For Humankind

Known as the immortal jellyfish, Turritopsis Dohrnii's can live forever — and scientists are working to see if they can apply its properties to humans.

By Krissy Howard • Aug 4, 2021

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What The Immortal Jellyfish Means For Humankind

Known as the immortal jellyfish, Turritopsis Dohrnii's can live forever — and scientists are working to see if they can apply its properties to humans.

By Krissy Howard • August 4, 2021

Stunning Drone Footage Reveals Complex Social Lives Of Killer Whales — And That They Have Best Friends

Researchers captured these majestic creatures adorably giving each other hugs and even "flippers slaps."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 18, 2021

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Stunning Drone Footage Reveals Complex Social Lives Of Killer Whales — And That They Have Best Friends

Researchers captured these majestic creatures adorably giving each other hugs and even "flippers slaps."

By Marco Margaritoff • June 18, 2021

Russian Defense Minister Announces Plan To Resurrect A 3,000-Year-Old Scythian Army Through Cloning

“It would be possible to make something of it, if not Dolly the Sheep. In general, it will be very interesting.”

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 19, 2021

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Russian Defense Minister Announces Plan To Resurrect A 3,000-Year-Old Scythian Army Through Cloning

“It would be possible to make something of it, if not Dolly the Sheep. In general, it will be very interesting.”

By Marco Margaritoff • April 19, 2021

Scientists Want To Send 6.7 Million Sperm Samples To A Vault Inside The Moon — Just In Case

Much like Noah’s ark, researchers hope that the vault will keep Earth's many species safe in the event of a global catastrophe.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 12, 2021

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Scientists Want To Send 6.7 Million Sperm Samples To A Vault Inside The Moon — Just In Case

Much like Noah’s ark, researchers hope that the vault will keep Earth's many species safe in the event of a global catastrophe.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 12, 2021

‘Magic Mushrooms’ Started Growing In A Nebraska Man’s Blood After He Injected Them Into His Veins

A few days after the injection, he started to experience fatigue. Then came diarrhea, nausea, yellowing of the skin, and vomiting blood.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 14, 2021

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‘Magic Mushrooms’ Started Growing In A Nebraska Man’s Blood After He Injected Them Into His Veins

A few days after the injection, he started to experience fatigue. Then came diarrhea, nausea, yellowing of the skin, and vomiting blood.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 14, 2021

A Baby Was Just Born From An Embryo That Was Frozen 27 Years Ago

Molly Gibson's birth is believed to have set a world record for the oldest-known frozen embryo to result in a successful delivery.

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 2, 2020

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A Baby Was Just Born From An Embryo That Was Frozen 27 Years Ago

Molly Gibson's birth is believed to have set a world record for the oldest-known frozen embryo to result in a successful delivery.

By Natasha Ishak • December 2, 2020

Scientists Discover A Plant That’s Evolved To Be Able To Hide From Humans

The bright green flower Fritillaria delavayi has been harvested by humans for medicinal purposes for the last 2,000 years. Now, it's turning brown in order to camouflage.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 25, 2020

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Scientists Discover A Plant That’s Evolved To Be Able To Hide From Humans

The bright green flower Fritillaria delavayi has been harvested by humans for medicinal purposes for the last 2,000 years. Now, it's turning brown in order to camouflage.

By Natasha Ishak • November 25, 2020