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A Newly Discovered Colossal Prehistoric Whale Might Be The Heaviest Animal Ever

Perucetus colossus was only two-thirds the size of a blue whale, but its dense bones may have made it much heavier.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 3, 2023

A Newly Discovered Colossal Prehistoric Whale Might Be The Heaviest Animal Ever

Perucetus colossus was only two-thirds the size of a blue whale, but its dense bones may have made it much heavier.

By Austin Harvey • August 3, 2023

Scientists Just Discovered The Fossils Of 500-Million-Year-Old Jellyfish That May Be The Oldest Ever Found

Dating back to the Cambrian period, the fossils of Burgessomedusa phasmiformis were discovered in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 2, 2023

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Scientists Just Discovered The Fossils Of 500-Million-Year-Old Jellyfish That May Be The Oldest Ever Found

Dating back to the Cambrian period, the fossils of Burgessomedusa phasmiformis were discovered in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia.

By Austin Harvey • August 2, 2023

15 Photos Of The Maldives’ Sea Of Stars, A Beach Phenomenon Ripped From The Pages Of A Storybook

On the island of Vaadhoo in the Maldives, tourists gather every year in the hopes of seeing a magical light show — powered by bioluminescent phytoplankton.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 31, 2023

15 Photos Of The Maldives’ Sea Of Stars, A Beach Phenomenon Ripped From The Pages Of A Storybook

On the island of Vaadhoo in the Maldives, tourists gather every year in the hopes of seeing a magical light show — powered by bioluminescent phytoplankton.

By Amber Morgan • July 31, 2023

Remains Of Hiker Missing Since 1986 Discovered Among Melting Glaciers In The Swiss Alps

The German hiker, whose identity has not been released, was 38 years old when he disappeared during a hike near the Matterhorn.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 31, 2023

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Remains Of Hiker Missing Since 1986 Discovered Among Melting Glaciers In The Swiss Alps

The German hiker, whose identity has not been released, was 38 years old when he disappeared during a hike near the Matterhorn.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 31, 2023

Beloved Florida Manatee Named Hugh Died From ‘High-Intensity Sexual Behavior’ With His Brother

A new government report accuses the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, where Hugh lived, of failing to handle the situation "as carefully as possible to prevent trauma and physical harm."

By Austin Harvey • Jul 28, 2023

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Beloved Florida Manatee Named Hugh Died From ‘High-Intensity Sexual Behavior’ With His Brother

A new government report accuses the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, where Hugh lived, of failing to handle the situation "as carefully as possible to prevent trauma and physical harm."

By Austin Harvey • July 28, 2023

How The Devastating Nepal Earthquake Of 2015 Shook A Country To Its Core

On April 25, 2015, the Nepal Earthquake struck some 50 miles from Kathmandu, triggering a national catastrophe that killed 9,000 and injured tens of thousands more.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 27, 2023

How The Devastating Nepal Earthquake Of 2015 Shook A Country To Its Core

On April 25, 2015, the Nepal Earthquake struck some 50 miles from Kathmandu, triggering a national catastrophe that killed 9,000 and injured tens of thousands more.

By Amber Morgan • July 27, 2023

‘Fairly Mummified’ Bodies Discovered In Colorado Forest Identified As Survivalist Family That Tried To Live ‘Off The Grid’

The bodies were identified as Colorado Springs residents Christine Vance, 41, Rebecca Vance, 42, and Rebecca's 14-year-old son, whose name has not been made public.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 26, 2023

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‘Fairly Mummified’ Bodies Discovered In Colorado Forest Identified As Survivalist Family That Tried To Live ‘Off The Grid’

The bodies were identified as Colorado Springs residents Christine Vance, 41, Rebecca Vance, 42, and Rebecca's 14-year-old son, whose name has not been made public.

By Austin Harvey • July 26, 2023

Incredible Fossil Discovered In China Shows A Dinosaur And A Mammal Locked In A Fight To The Death

The fossilized remains of a small badger-like creature called Repenomamus robustus attacking a dinosaur called Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis were apparently preserved by volcanic mud 125 million years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 19, 2023

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Incredible Fossil Discovered In China Shows A Dinosaur And A Mammal Locked In A Fight To The Death

The fossilized remains of a small badger-like creature called Repenomamus robustus attacking a dinosaur called Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis were apparently preserved by volcanic mud 125 million years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 19, 2023

Vanishing Planes, Energy Vortexes, And UFO Sightings: Inside The Mysteries Of The Alaska Triangle

More than 20,000 people have vanished in the stretch of forest between Utqiagvik, Anchorage, and Juneau known as the Alaska Triangle — and some say paranormal forces may be to blame.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 18, 2023

Vanishing Planes, Energy Vortexes, And UFO Sightings: Inside The Mysteries Of The Alaska Triangle

More than 20,000 people have vanished in the stretch of forest between Utqiagvik, Anchorage, and Juneau known as the Alaska Triangle — and some say paranormal forces may be to blame.

By Austin Harvey • July 18, 2023

Researchers In Europe Discover That Birds Have Been Using Anti-Bird Spikes To Make Nests

Researchers documented magpies and crows using the anti-bird spikes to build nests, demonstrating how birds have adapted to urban environments.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 18, 2023

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Researchers In Europe Discover That Birds Have Been Using Anti-Bird Spikes To Make Nests

Researchers documented magpies and crows using the anti-bird spikes to build nests, demonstrating how birds have adapted to urban environments.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 18, 2023