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Scientists Observe Chimps Treating Their Wounds With Bugs In Historic First

"Chimpanzees eat insects, but we did not know that they catch and use them to treat their wounds."

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 8, 2022

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Scientists Observe Chimps Treating Their Wounds With Bugs In Historic First

"Chimpanzees eat insects, but we did not know that they catch and use them to treat their wounds."

By Marco Margaritoff February 8, 2022

Doctors Discover Rare ‘Black Mold’ Growing In Rhode Island Man’s Brain

Tyson Bottenus, 35, has suffered from splitting migraines, facial paralysis, and even a stroke because of the mold.

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 7, 2022

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Doctors Discover Rare ‘Black Mold’ Growing In Rhode Island Man’s Brain

Tyson Bottenus, 35, has suffered from splitting migraines, facial paralysis, and even a stroke because of the mold.

By Kaleena Fraga February 7, 2022

Discover Vinicunca, The Remarkable “Rainbow Mountain” Of Peru

Also known as the "Mountain of Seven Colors," Vinicunca is a 17,000-foot tall mountain that attracts thousands of visitors a day — and it's easy to see why.

By Katie Serena Feb 2, 2022

Discover Vinicunca, The Remarkable “Rainbow Mountain” Of Peru

Also known as the "Mountain of Seven Colors," Vinicunca is a 17,000-foot tall mountain that attracts thousands of visitors a day — and it's easy to see why.

By Katie Serena February 2, 2022

Meet Ötzi The Iceman, The Oldest Preserved Human Being Ever Found

When two German hikers found Ötzi in the Alps in 1991, he was in such pristine condition that they thought he was a mountaineer who had died recently. Turns out, he was a 5,300-year-old murder victim.

By Gina Dimuro Jan 21, 2022

Meet Ötzi The Iceman, The Oldest Preserved Human Being Ever Found

By Gina Dimuro January 21, 2022

Inside Turkmenistan’s Gates of Hell, The Massive Smoldering Pit That’s Been Burning Since The 1970s

Turkmenistan's "Door to Hell," also called the Darvaza gas crater, is fueled by a reserve of methane gas below the surface — and scientists have no idea how long it will take to burn out.

By Katie Serena Jan 9, 2022

Inside Turkmenistan’s Gates of Hell, The Massive Smoldering Pit That’s Been Burning Since The 1970s

Turkmenistan's "Door to Hell," also called the Darvaza gas crater, is fueled by a reserve of methane gas below the surface — and scientists have no idea how long it will take to burn out.

By Katie Serena January 9, 2022

This 2,700-Year-Old Toilet Suggests Ancient Elites In Jerusalem Suffered From Life-Long Parasitic Infections

Researchers found trace remains of roundworm, tapeworm, whipworm, and pinworm in the cesspit beneath the toilet.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 5, 2022

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This 2,700-Year-Old Toilet Suggests Ancient Elites In Jerusalem Suffered From Life-Long Parasitic Infections

Researchers found trace remains of roundworm, tapeworm, whipworm, and pinworm in the cesspit beneath the toilet.

By Kaleena Fraga January 5, 2022

Inside The Death Of Albert Einstein — And The Strange Afterlife Of His Brain

Before Albert Einstein died in April 1955, he told his family he didn't want to be studied. But hours after he perished, a medical examiner stole his brain for research.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 2, 2022

Inside The Death Of Albert Einstein — And The Strange Afterlife Of His Brain

Before Albert Einstein died in April 1955, he told his family he didn't want to be studied. But hours after he perished, a medical examiner stole his brain for research.

By Marco Margaritoff January 2, 2022

What Are Tardigrades? Meet The Most Resilient Animals On Earth

The segmented invertebrates known as tardigrades may be microscopic, but these indestructible "water bears" are planet Earth's most resilient creatures.

By Katie Serena Dec 29, 2021

What Are Tardigrades? Meet The Most Resilient Animals On Earth

The segmented invertebrates known as tardigrades may be microscopic, but these indestructible "water bears" are planet Earth's most resilient creatures.

By Katie Serena December 29, 2021

Can Marie Antoinette Syndrome Really Turn Your Hair White From Fright?

Also known as Canities subita, Marie Antoinette Syndrome is the name for a mysterious condition said to suddenly turn all of your hair white due to fear or stress — but the scientific jury is still out on whether or not it’s real.

By Genevieve Carlton Dec 28, 2021