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Astronomers Just Discovered The Real-Life Star Trek Planet Vulcan

Creator of the series, Gene Roddenberry, identified a real-life star as the planet Vulcan's would-be sun. As it turns out, there actually is a "Vulcan" orbiting that star.

By Bernadette Deron Sep 19, 2018

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Astronomers Just Discovered The Real-Life Star Trek Planet Vulcan

Creator of the series, Gene Roddenberry, identified a real-life star as the planet Vulcan's would-be sun. As it turns out, there actually is a "Vulcan" orbiting that star.

By Bernadette Deron September 19, 2018

Plants’ Response To Being Eaten Is Very Similar To Our Response To Pain, Researchers Prove

When humans are under attack, our fight-or-flight reaction is triggered — and it turns out the same is true for plants too.

By Caroline Redmond Sep 14, 2018

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Plants’ Response To Being Eaten Is Very Similar To Our Response To Pain, Researchers Prove

When humans are under attack, our fight-or-flight reaction is triggered — and it turns out the same is true for plants too.

By Caroline Redmond September 14, 2018

Scientists Discover Deep-Sea Fish Species That Would Melt At The Surface

They're translucent, have no scales, and if you brought them to the surface, they would indeed melt.

By Caroline Redmond Sep 11, 2018

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Scientists Discover Deep-Sea Fish Species That Would Melt At The Surface

They're translucent, have no scales, and if you brought them to the surface, they would indeed melt.

By Caroline Redmond September 11, 2018

Fishermen Discover A Massive 10,000-Year-Old ‘Irish Elk’ Skull

Though the ancient species was not exclusively found in Ireland, more remains of these deer have been found in that country than anywhere else in the world.

By Bernadette Deron Sep 11, 2018

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Fishermen Discover A Massive 10,000-Year-Old ‘Irish Elk’ Skull

Though the ancient species was not exclusively found in Ireland, more remains of these deer have been found in that country than anywhere else in the world.

By Bernadette Deron September 11, 2018

This 3,800-Year-Old Tablet Contains The World’s First Customer Service Complaint

One customer was not satisfied with his copper purchase and wrote a harsh message to the businessman Ea-nasir, etching both the front and back of a clay tablet in cuneiform.

By Bernadette Deron Sep 10, 2018

This 3,800-Year-Old Tablet Contains The World’s First Customer Service Complaint

One customer was not satisfied with his copper purchase and wrote a harsh message to the businessman Ea-nasir, etching both the front and back of a clay tablet in cuneiform.

By Bernadette Deron September 10, 2018

Jocelyn Bell Burnell Was Snubbed Of A Nobel Prize 50 Years Ago, Now She’s Won $3 Million – And Is Donating It All

Jocelyn Bell Burnell has been a pioneer in the astrophysics field. Her story highlights the importance of women and minority representation in the STEM field.

By Caroline Redmond Sep 7, 2018

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Jocelyn Bell Burnell Was Snubbed Of A Nobel Prize 50 Years Ago, Now She’s Won $3 Million – And Is Donating It All

Jocelyn Bell Burnell has been a pioneer in the astrophysics field. Her story highlights the importance of women and minority representation in the STEM field.

By Caroline Redmond September 7, 2018

Bonnethead Shark Identified As Omnivore In World First

The revelation that the bonnethead is an omnivore now has scientists wondering if other sharks might also be the same way.

By Caroline Redmond Sep 6, 2018

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Bonnethead Shark Identified As Omnivore In World First

The revelation that the bonnethead is an omnivore now has scientists wondering if other sharks might also be the same way.

By Caroline Redmond September 6, 2018

16th Century Playhouse Where Shakespeare Got His Start Will Reopen To The Public

William Shakespeare is a household name nowadays - and this newly excavated theater helped launch his career as a preeminent playwright.

By Caroline Redmond Sep 4, 2018

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16th Century Playhouse Where Shakespeare Got His Start Will Reopen To The Public

William Shakespeare is a household name nowadays - and this newly excavated theater helped launch his career as a preeminent playwright.

By Caroline Redmond September 4, 2018

Scientists Discover 85 Miles Of Coral Reef Off The Coast Of South Carolina

"It's incredible that it stayed hidden off the U.S. East Coast for so long."

By Leah Silverman Aug 29, 2018

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Scientists Discover 85 Miles Of Coral Reef Off The Coast Of South Carolina

"It's incredible that it stayed hidden off the U.S. East Coast for so long."

By Leah Silverman August 29, 2018

New Study Sheds Light On Infamously Mysterious 19th-Century Cannibal Shipwreck

The cause of death for all 128 crew members on the Franklin Expedition has long baffled archaeologists, but a new study brings them one step closer to finding the truth.

By Caroline Redmond Aug 28, 2018

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New Study Sheds Light On Infamously Mysterious 19th-Century Cannibal Shipwreck

The cause of death for all 128 crew members on the Franklin Expedition has long baffled archaeologists, but a new study brings them one step closer to finding the truth.

By Caroline Redmond August 28, 2018