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New Footage Finally Reveals What Narwhal Tusks Are For

After centuries of mystery, we've solved the mystery of narwhal tusks and now know what "the unicorn of the sea" uses its most distinctive feature for.

By John Kuroski • May 14, 2017

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New Footage Finally Reveals What Narwhal Tusks Are For

After centuries of mystery, we've solved the mystery of narwhal tusks and now know what "the unicorn of the sea" uses its most distinctive feature for.

By John Kuroski • May 14, 2017

“Extinct” Venomous Snake Rediscovered In South Africa

The Albany adder hadn't been seen in almost a decade — until a team of scientists found four living in South Africa this spring.

By All That's Interesting • May 13, 2017

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“Extinct” Venomous Snake Rediscovered In South Africa

The Albany adder hadn't been seen in almost a decade — until a team of scientists found four living in South Africa this spring.

By All That's Interesting • May 13, 2017

Humans May Have A Better Sense Of Smell Than Dogs, New Research Shows

Humans have always thought their sense of smell is worse than dogs'. But a new study shows that we've underestimated what our noses can do.

By All That's Interesting • May 12, 2017

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Humans May Have A Better Sense Of Smell Than Dogs, New Research Shows

Humans have always thought their sense of smell is worse than dogs'. But a new study shows that we've underestimated what our noses can do.

By All That's Interesting • May 12, 2017

This Week In History, May 7 – 13

The killer who may have faked his death, humankind's new ancestor, uncovered ancient book pages, JFK's earliest recording, and "Baby Louie" the dinosaur.

By All That's Interesting • May 12, 2017

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This Week In History, May 7 – 13

The killer who may have faked his death, humankind's new ancestor, uncovered ancient book pages, JFK's earliest recording, and "Baby Louie" the dinosaur.

By All That's Interesting • May 12, 2017

New Device Invented By Six Female Undergrads Translates Text To Braille In Real Time

Tactile, the first invention of its kind to translate text to braille in real time, was created in 15 hours by six young women at MIT.

By All That's Interesting • May 11, 2017

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New Device Invented By Six Female Undergrads Translates Text To Braille In Real Time

Tactile, the first invention of its kind to translate text to braille in real time, was created in 15 hours by six young women at MIT.

By All That's Interesting • May 11, 2017

‘Baby Louie,’ The Mysterious Dinosaur Without A Species, Finally Finds Its Family

"Baby Louie," the fetal dinosaur fossil discovered in the early '90s, has finally been classified under a new species known as "baby dragon."

By All That's Interesting • May 10, 2017

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‘Baby Louie,’ The Mysterious Dinosaur Without A Species, Finally Finds Its Family

"Baby Louie," the fetal dinosaur fossil discovered in the early '90s, has finally been classified under a new species known as "baby dragon."

By All That's Interesting • May 10, 2017

Ireland’s Dooagh Beach Suddenly Reappears 33 Years After Vanishing Entirely

Ireland's Dooagh Beach reemerged with hundreds of thousands of tons of sand in just ten days after having disappeared for over 33 years.

By All That's Interesting • May 9, 2017

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Ireland’s Dooagh Beach Suddenly Reappears 33 Years After Vanishing Entirely

Ireland's Dooagh Beach reemerged with hundreds of thousands of tons of sand in just ten days after having disappeared for over 33 years.

By All That's Interesting • May 9, 2017

Scientists Actually Prove That Psychedelic Drugs Create An ‘Elevated Level Of Consciousness’

British scientists use brain scans to officially prove for the first time ever that drugs like LSD and magic mushrooms truly do open the mind.

By John Kuroski • May 8, 2017

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Scientists Actually Prove That Psychedelic Drugs Create An ‘Elevated Level Of Consciousness’

British scientists use brain scans to officially prove for the first time ever that drugs like LSD and magic mushrooms truly do open the mind.

By John Kuroski • May 8, 2017

Killer Whale “Lulu” Found Dead, Was “One Of The Most Contaminated Animals On The Planet”

This killer whale had one of the highest concentrations of toxic pollutants that scientists have ever recorded.

By John Kuroski • May 5, 2017

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Killer Whale “Lulu” Found Dead, Was “One Of The Most Contaminated Animals On The Planet”

This killer whale had one of the highest concentrations of toxic pollutants that scientists have ever recorded.

By John Kuroski • May 5, 2017

Evidence Of Fabled “King Polar Bear” May Have Just Been Discovered In Alaska

Archaeologists recently unearthed a skull that could prove the existence of the enormous polar bears of Arctic lore.

By All That's Interesting • May 4, 2017

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Evidence Of Fabled “King Polar Bear” May Have Just Been Discovered In Alaska

Archaeologists recently unearthed a skull that could prove the existence of the enormous polar bears of Arctic lore.

By All That's Interesting • May 4, 2017