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Meet The Curly Tail Lizard, The Invasive Species That’s Eating Its Way Through Florida

The curly-tailed lizard will eat almost anything, which means it can thrive in foreign territories — but it also means trouble for Florida's native lizards.

By Natasha Ishak • May 6, 2020

Meet The Curly Tail Lizard, The Invasive Species That’s Eating Its Way Through Florida

The curly-tailed lizard will eat almost anything, which means it can thrive in foreign territories — but it also means trouble for Florida's native lizards.

By Natasha Ishak • May 6, 2020

Scientists Discover Evidence Of Ancient Martian Groundwater In Antarctica

Though the Allan Hills 84001 meteorite was discovered in 1984, scientists have not been able to determine if the organic matter came from Mars or Earth — until now.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 5, 2020

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Scientists Discover Evidence Of Ancient Martian Groundwater In Antarctica

Though the Allan Hills 84001 meteorite was discovered in 1984, scientists have not been able to determine if the organic matter came from Mars or Earth — until now.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 5, 2020

‘Murder Hornets’ From East Asia Have Mysteriously Arrived In The U.S. — And They Could Endanger Our Bees

The earliest sighting was in the fall of 2019 when two of the insects were uncovered in Washington State.

By Natasha Ishak • May 4, 2020

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‘Murder Hornets’ From East Asia Have Mysteriously Arrived In The U.S. — And They Could Endanger Our Bees

The earliest sighting was in the fall of 2019 when two of the insects were uncovered in Washington State.

By Natasha Ishak • May 4, 2020

The Unsolved Mystery Of The Carancas Meteorite Sickness

Hours after the meteorite crashed near the remote Peruvian village in 2007, hundreds of people began reporting unexplained symptoms.

By Natasha Ishak • May 2, 2020

The Unsolved Mystery Of The Carancas Meteorite Sickness

Hours after the meteorite crashed near the remote Peruvian village in 2007, hundreds of people began reporting unexplained symptoms.

By Natasha Ishak • May 2, 2020

33 Of The World’s Most Disturbing Museum Artifacts

From a necklace made of genital warts to a collection of petrified hands, prepare to be both amazed and disturbed.

By Natasha Ishak • May 1, 2020

33 Of The World’s Most Disturbing Museum Artifacts

From a necklace made of genital warts to a collection of petrified hands, prepare to be both amazed and disturbed.

By Natasha Ishak • May 1, 2020

This Week In History News, Apr. 26 – May 2

Remains of early transatlantic slave trade victims analyzed, ancient English mill put back into use, mystery of 2-million-year-old stone ball tools solved.

By All That's Interesting • May 1, 2020

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This Week In History News, Apr. 26 – May 2

Remains of early transatlantic slave trade victims analyzed, ancient English mill put back into use, mystery of 2-million-year-old stone ball tools solved.

By All That's Interesting • May 1, 2020

Remains Of Warrior Women Who May Have Inspired Mulan Found In Mongolia

Two of the Xianbei women's skeletons showed signs of horseback riding and archery — activities synonymous with military training.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 30, 2020

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Remains Of Warrior Women Who May Have Inspired Mulan Found In Mongolia

Two of the Xianbei women's skeletons showed signs of horseback riding and archery — activities synonymous with military training.

By Natasha Ishak • April 30, 2020

Millions Of Years Are Missing From Earth’s Geological History — And Scientists Think They Know Why

A new geological study challenges an old theory that scientists have previously used to account for these gaps.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 29, 2020

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Millions Of Years Are Missing From Earth’s Geological History — And Scientists Think They Know Why

A new geological study challenges an old theory that scientists have previously used to account for these gaps.

By Natasha Ishak • April 29, 2020

Animatronic Ape Sent To Spy On Wild Gorillas Films Them Singing During Dinner Together

The robot was so convincing that the mountain gorillas accepted it into their troop.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 29, 2020

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Animatronic Ape Sent To Spy On Wild Gorillas Films Them Singing During Dinner Together

The robot was so convincing that the mountain gorillas accepted it into their troop.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 29, 2020

Century-Old Antarctic Journal Reveals The Active — And Sometimes Violent — Sex Lives Of Penguins

Explorer George Murray Levick was both excited and shocked to discover the extreme sexual displays he saw among Antarctic penguins.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 28, 2020

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Century-Old Antarctic Journal Reveals The Active — And Sometimes Violent — Sex Lives Of Penguins

Explorer George Murray Levick was both excited and shocked to discover the extreme sexual displays he saw among Antarctic penguins.

By Natasha Ishak • April 28, 2020