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7 Real-Life Frankenstein Experiments Carried Out By Mad Scientists Throughout History

In 1818, Mary Shelley published her classic novel about Dr. Frankenstein and his disturbing experiments with reanimation — but the stories of these seven scientists from history prove that reality can sometimes be stranger than fiction.

By Richard Stockton • Aug 10, 2023

7 Real-Life Frankenstein Experiments Carried Out By Mad Scientists Throughout History

In 1818, Mary Shelley published her classic novel about Dr. Frankenstein and his disturbing experiments with reanimation — but the stories of these seven scientists from history prove that reality can sometimes be stranger than fiction.

By Richard Stockton • August 10, 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

Inside The Tragic Death Of Bernie Mac After His Long Battle With Sarcoidosis

Bernie Mac died at 50 years old due to complications of pneumonia, but the sarcoidosis he dealt with for half his life played a significant role as well.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 1, 2023

Inside The Tragic Death Of Bernie Mac After His Long Battle With Sarcoidosis

Bernie Mac died at 50 years old due to complications of pneumonia, but the sarcoidosis he dealt with for half his life played a significant role as well.

By Austin Harvey • August 1, 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

The Astonishing History Of The Antikythera Mechanism, The Oldest Computer In The World

First discovered by divers in 1901, the 2,000-year-old Antikythera mechanism used tiny gears to track heavenly bodies with such precision that it's called history's oldest computer.

By Gina Dimuro • Jul 22, 2023

The Astonishing History Of The Antikythera Mechanism, The Oldest Computer In The World

First discovered by divers in 1901, the 2,000-year-old Antikythera mechanism used tiny gears to track heavenly bodies with such precision that it's called history's oldest computer.

By Gina Dimuro • July 22, 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

Australian Officials Baffled By Giant Metal Cylinder That Mysteriously Washed Up On Green Head Beach

Police are still investigating the object's origins, but some experts believe the cylinder may have been the fuel tank of an Indian satellite.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 17, 2023

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Australian Officials Baffled By Giant Metal Cylinder That Mysteriously Washed Up On Green Head Beach

Police are still investigating the object's origins, but some experts believe the cylinder may have been the fuel tank of an Indian satellite.

By Austin Harvey • July 17, 2023

A New Octopus Species May Have Been Discovered In Rare Octopus Nursery Off Of Costa Rica

A 19-day expedition by an international team of scientists revealed two octopus nurseries, a new species of octopus, and more stunning biodiversity in the deep sea off Costa Rica's coast.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 11, 2023

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A New Octopus Species May Have Been Discovered In Rare Octopus Nursery Off Of Costa Rica

A 19-day expedition by an international team of scientists revealed two octopus nurseries, a new species of octopus, and more stunning biodiversity in the deep sea off Costa Rica's coast.

By Austin Harvey • July 11, 2023