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Backyard Fungi
Backyard Fungi

Scientists Uncover Backyard Fungi That Can Break Down The Toughest Plastic In 140 Days

During laboratory testing at the University of Sydney, the Aspergillus terreus and Engyodontium album fungi consumed 100 percent of polypropylene samples, a hardy plastic used in bottles and food containers, within five months.

By Amber Morgan Apr 20, 2023
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Scientists Uncover Backyard Fungi That Can Break Down The Toughest Plastic In 140 Days

During laboratory testing at the University of Sydney, the Aspergillus terreus and Engyodontium album fungi consumed 100 percent of polypropylene samples, a hardy plastic used in bottles and food containers, within five months.

By Amber Morgan April 20, 2023
Winery
Winery

Archaeologists Excavating The Villa Of The Quintilii Just Unearthed An Opulent Roman Winery

The ancient winery was likely constructed during the reign of Roman emperor Gordian III, previously believed to have had little impact on Rome's architectural history.

By Austin Harvey Apr 20, 2023
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Archaeologists Excavating The Villa Of The Quintilii Just Unearthed An Opulent Roman Winery

The ancient winery was likely constructed during the reign of Roman emperor Gordian III, previously believed to have had little impact on Rome's architectural history.

By Austin Harvey April 20, 2023
Maya Scoreboard
Maya Scoreboard

A Scoreboard Used By The Maya During An Ancient Ball Game Was Just Discovered Among Mexican Ruins

The scoreboard, which features two figures standing near a ball as well as hieroglyphic writing, is thought to be 1,100 years old.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 19, 2023
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A Scoreboard Used By The Maya During An Ancient Ball Game Was Just Discovered Among Mexican Ruins

The scoreboard, which features two figures standing near a ball as well as hieroglyphic writing, is thought to be 1,100 years old.

By Kaleena Fraga April 19, 2023
Canoe Found In North Carolina Lake
Canoe Found In North Carolina Lake

930-Year-Old Native American Canoe Pulled Out Of North Carolina Lake

This 28-foot boat sat just five five beneath the surface of Lake Waccamaw for nearly a millennium before three local teens uncovered it by accident while going for a swim.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 17, 2023
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930-Year-Old Native American Canoe Pulled Out Of North Carolina Lake

This 28-foot boat sat just five five beneath the surface of Lake Waccamaw for nearly a millennium before three local teens uncovered it by accident while going for a swim.

By Kaleena Fraga April 17, 2023
Pieter Brueghel Painting Uncovered
Pieter Brueghel Painting Uncovered

This Week In History News, Apr. 2 – 8

Lost 17th-century painting discovered in French family's home, evidence of prehistoric humans eating giant snails found in South Africa, 6,000-year-old shark hunting hook unearthed in Israel.

By All That's Interesting Apr 7, 2023
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This Week In History News, Apr. 2 – 8

Lost 17th-century painting discovered in French family's home, evidence of prehistoric humans eating giant snails found in South Africa, 6,000-year-old shark hunting hook unearthed in Israel.

By All That's Interesting April 7, 2023
Border Cave Excavation
Border Cave Excavation

Ancient People Cooked And Ate Giant Snails As Big As An Adult Human Hand 170,000 Years Ago, New Study Reveals

Previous research suggested humans began regularly eating snails at the end of the last Ice Age, but new evidence shows the practice may have been put in place much earlier.

By Austin Harvey Apr 6, 2023
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Ancient People Cooked And Ate Giant Snails As Big As An Adult Human Hand 170,000 Years Ago, New Study Reveals

Previous research suggested humans began regularly eating snails at the end of the last Ice Age, but new evidence shows the practice may have been put in place much earlier.

By Austin Harvey April 6, 2023
Amphibian And Dinosaur
Amphibian And Dinosaur

Scientists Just Discovered Prehistoric Footprints Made By A Gigantic Amphibian Older Than The Dinosaurs

Using modern technology like drones and 3D scanners, researchers were able to detect footprints left by the crocodile-like rhinesuchid temnospondyl roughly 255 million years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 5, 2023
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Scientists Just Discovered Prehistoric Footprints Made By A Gigantic Amphibian Older Than The Dinosaurs

Using modern technology like drones and 3D scanners, researchers were able to detect footprints left by the crocodile-like rhinesuchid temnospondyl roughly 255 million years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga April 5, 2023
Stars Swirling Around A Black Hole
Stars Swirling Around A Black Hole

Astronomers Use An Optical Illusion To Reveal An Ultramassive Black Hole 30 Billion Times Bigger Than The Sun

Using gravitational lensing, astronomers were able to closely observe the black hole at the center of the Abell 1201 cluster and determine its mind-boggling size.

By Austin Harvey Apr 4, 2023
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Astronomers Use An Optical Illusion To Reveal An Ultramassive Black Hole 30 Billion Times Bigger Than The Sun

Using gravitational lensing, astronomers were able to closely observe the black hole at the center of the Abell 1201 cluster and determine its mind-boggling size.

By Austin Harvey April 4, 2023
Fishhook In Israel
Fishhook In Israel

This 6,000-Year-Old Hook Found In Israel Was Likely Used To Catch Sharks

Excavations of an ancient coastal village in Israel revealed a hook from at least 4000 B.C.E. that may be one of the first copper fishing tools ever produced in the area.

By Amber Morgan Apr 3, 2023
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This 6,000-Year-Old Hook Found In Israel Was Likely Used To Catch Sharks

Excavations of an ancient coastal village in Israel revealed a hook from at least 4000 B.C.E. that may be one of the first copper fishing tools ever produced in the area.

By Amber Morgan April 3, 2023
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