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Inside The Tokaimura Nuclear Accident Of 1999 And Its Grisly Aftermath

On the morning of September 30, 1999, Hisashi Ouchi, Masato Shinohara, and Yutaka Yokokawa were preparing uranium-enriched fuel at a plant near Tōkai, Japan, when they triggered a nuclear reaction that killed Ouchi and Shinohara and exposed hundreds of others to high levels of radiation.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 21, 2024

Inside The Tokaimura Nuclear Accident Of 1999 And Its Grisly Aftermath

On the morning of September 30, 1999, Hisashi Ouchi, Masato Shinohara, and Yutaka Yokokawa were preparing uranium-enriched fuel at a plant near Tōkai, Japan, when they triggered a nuclear reaction that killed Ouchi and Shinohara and exposed hundreds of others to high levels of radiation.

By Austin Harvey • September 21, 2024

Prehistoric Humans May Have Hunted The Tiny Hippos And Miniature Elephants Of Cyprus To Extinction

Cypriot dwarf hippos and elephants were a fraction of the size of their mainland counterparts, but Stone Age humans likely hunted them to extinction 12,000 years ago.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 19, 2024

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Prehistoric Humans May Have Hunted The Tiny Hippos And Miniature Elephants Of Cyprus To Extinction

Cypriot dwarf hippos and elephants were a fraction of the size of their mainland counterparts, but Stone Age humans likely hunted them to extinction 12,000 years ago.

By Austin Harvey • September 19, 2024

New Research Uncovers Evidence Of Clerical Errors And Pension Fraud Behind Blue Zones’ Longevity Claims

The new study found that longevity claims in blue zones, or regions famous for long lifespans, are largely based on clerical errors and pension fraud.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 19, 2024

New Research Uncovers Evidence Of Clerical Errors And Pension Fraud Behind Blue Zones’ Longevity Claims

The new study found that longevity claims in blue zones, or regions famous for long lifespans, are largely based on clerical errors and pension fraud.

By Amber Morgan • September 19, 2024

A Tiny Dinosaur Related To The Triceratops Was Just Identified In Japan

The Sasayamagnomus saegusai specimen found in Japan was about three feet long and weighed 22 pounds, making it much smaller than its relative the Triceratops.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 17, 2024

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A Tiny Dinosaur Related To The Triceratops Was Just Identified In Japan

The Sasayamagnomus saegusai specimen found in Japan was about three feet long and weighed 22 pounds, making it much smaller than its relative the Triceratops.

By Austin Harvey • September 17, 2024

New Evidence Suggests Europeans Began Using Cocaine As Early As The 17th Century

Researchers examining human remains in a 17th-century crypt in Milan found evidence of cocaine use, suggesting that Europeans consumed coca leaves nearly two centuries earlier than previously thought.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 17, 2024

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New Evidence Suggests Europeans Began Using Cocaine As Early As The 17th Century

Researchers examining human remains in a 17th-century crypt in Milan found evidence of cocaine use, suggesting that Europeans consumed coca leaves nearly two centuries earlier than previously thought.

By Amber Morgan • September 17, 2024

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

Who Was The Smartest Person In The World? Inside The Stories Of History’s Greatest Geniuses

From groundbreaking scientists like Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla to modern prodigies like Christopher Hirata and Marilyn vos Savant, these 11 geniuses are among the smartest people in world history.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 9, 2024

Who Was The Smartest Person In The World? Inside The Stories Of History’s Greatest Geniuses

From groundbreaking scientists like Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla to modern prodigies like Christopher Hirata and Marilyn vos Savant, these 11 geniuses are among the smartest people in world history.

By Austin Harvey • September 9, 2024

Scientists Find 8,000-Year-Old Food Residue That Reveals What Neolithic People Ate

A study analyzing fish-heavy fatty acids discovered in pottery shards has shed new light on our understanding of the southeastern European diet in the Neolithic Age.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 6, 2024

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Scientists Find 8,000-Year-Old Food Residue That Reveals What Neolithic People Ate

A study analyzing fish-heavy fatty acids discovered in pottery shards has shed new light on our understanding of the southeastern European diet in the Neolithic Age.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 6, 2024