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1,300-Year-Old Arrow Recovered From An Ice Patch In Norway — And It’s Surprisingly Well-Preserved

Archaeologists from Secrets of the Ice noted that the arrow is an "exceptional" find, but also raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the glacier.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 12, 2024

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1,300-Year-Old Arrow Recovered From An Ice Patch In Norway — And It’s Surprisingly Well-Preserved

Archaeologists from Secrets of the Ice noted that the arrow is an "exceptional" find, but also raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the glacier.

By Austin Harvey • September 12, 2024

A Man Using Google Maps Just Discovered A Crater Likely Caused By A Massive Meteorite In Quebec

"It's super exciting. It doesn't happen too often."

By Amber Morgan • Sep 12, 2024

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A Man Using Google Maps Just Discovered A Crater Likely Caused By A Massive Meteorite In Quebec

"It's super exciting. It doesn't happen too often."

By Amber Morgan • September 12, 2024

Discarded Cheetos Bag Leads To ‘World Changing’ Ecological Problem In Carlsbad Caverns

A recent Facebook post from Carlsbad Caverns National Park revealed how a discarded Cheetos bag in the cave triggered an ecological crisis. Now, the park warns visitors to be more mindful of their impact on the environment.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 10, 2024

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Discarded Cheetos Bag Leads To ‘World Changing’ Ecological Problem In Carlsbad Caverns

A recent Facebook post from Carlsbad Caverns National Park revealed how a discarded Cheetos bag in the cave triggered an ecological crisis. Now, the park warns visitors to be more mindful of their impact on the environment.

By Amber Morgan • September 10, 2024

Submerged Bridge In A Mallorcan Cave Reveals Humans Settled On The Island At Least 6,000 Years Ago

New analysis of a submerged limestone bridge found in Genovesa Cave on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca suggests that humans settled on the island thousands of years before experts previously believed.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 3, 2024

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Submerged Bridge In A Mallorcan Cave Reveals Humans Settled On The Island At Least 6,000 Years Ago

New analysis of a submerged limestone bridge found in Genovesa Cave on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca suggests that humans settled on the island thousands of years before experts previously believed.

By Amber Morgan • September 3, 2024

Paleontologists In Texas Just Unearthed The Bones Of A Mammoth After A Woman Fell Right Over Them While Fishing

Sabrina Solomon was fishing at a Texas lake when she quite literally stumbled upon the remains of a 40-year-old Columbian mammoth that roamed the area 20,000 years ago.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 30, 2024

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Paleontologists In Texas Just Unearthed The Bones Of A Mammoth After A Woman Fell Right Over Them While Fishing

Sabrina Solomon was fishing at a Texas lake when she quite literally stumbled upon the remains of a 40-year-old Columbian mammoth that roamed the area 20,000 years ago.

By Amber Morgan • August 30, 2024

Over 260 Matching Dinosaur Footprints Found On Opposite Sides Of The Atlantic Ocean

Researchers in Africa and South America have uncovered nearly identical sets of 120-million-year-old dinosaur tracks on either side of the Atlantic.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 29, 2024

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Over 260 Matching Dinosaur Footprints Found On Opposite Sides Of The Atlantic Ocean

Researchers in Africa and South America have uncovered nearly identical sets of 120-million-year-old dinosaur tracks on either side of the Atlantic.

By Amber Morgan • August 29, 2024

The Chilling Story Of The Titanic Iceberg — And Its Journey Toward The Doomed Vessel

On April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic fatefully struck an iceberg that broke off the coast of Greenland the same year that construction on the ship began.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 22, 2024

The Chilling Story Of The Titanic Iceberg — And Its Journey Toward The Doomed Vessel

On April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic fatefully struck an iceberg that broke off the coast of Greenland the same year that construction on the ship began.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 22, 2024

New Study Finds That Humpback Whales Make And Use Complex Tools To Catch Their Prey

These new findings have added humpback whales to the short list of animals that manufacture and use their own tools.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 22, 2024

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New Study Finds That Humpback Whales Make And Use Complex Tools To Catch Their Prey

These new findings have added humpback whales to the short list of animals that manufacture and use their own tools.

By Amber Morgan • August 22, 2024

13,600-Year-Old Mastodon Skull Unearthed In An Iowa Creek

A team of archaeologists from the University of Iowa uncovered a mastodon skull dated to about 13,600 years ago — a time when the first humans were living and hunting in the area.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 19, 2024

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13,600-Year-Old Mastodon Skull Unearthed In An Iowa Creek

A team of archaeologists from the University of Iowa uncovered a mastodon skull dated to about 13,600 years ago — a time when the first humans were living and hunting in the area.

By Amber Morgan • August 19, 2024

The Legend Of The Bunyip, The Swamp Creature Of Aboriginal Folklore

According to Aboriginal folklore, the bunyip waits in waterways for passing livestock to devour — and sometimes will feast on women and children as well.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Aug 19, 2024

The Legend Of The Bunyip, The Swamp Creature Of Aboriginal Folklore

According to Aboriginal folklore, the bunyip waits in waterways for passing livestock to devour — and sometimes will feast on women and children as well.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • August 19, 2024

A Four-Eared Kitten Named Audio Was Just Rescued By An Animal Shelter In Tennessee

Audio's rare genetic mutation is "completely harmless," and he is not expected to have any trouble hearing because of it.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 13, 2024

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A Four-Eared Kitten Named Audio Was Just Rescued By An Animal Shelter In Tennessee

Audio's rare genetic mutation is "completely harmless," and he is not expected to have any trouble hearing because of it.

By Amber Morgan • August 13, 2024

Researchers In Indonesia Discover A Tiny 700,000-Year-Old Arm Bone From A Hobbit-Like Human Ancestor

Homo floresiensis, nicknamed "Hobbits" after their short stature, once roamed Indonesia thousands of years ago. Now, researchers have identified fossils belonging to an even older and smaller group nearby.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 9, 2024

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Researchers In Indonesia Discover A Tiny 700,000-Year-Old Arm Bone From A Hobbit-Like Human Ancestor

Homo floresiensis, nicknamed "Hobbits" after their short stature, once roamed Indonesia thousands of years ago. Now, researchers have identified fossils belonging to an even older and smaller group nearby.

By Amber Morgan • August 9, 2024