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Baby Shark Born In Italy May Be A Rare Example Of ‘Virgin Birth’

If confirmed, this would be the first example of "virgin birth," or parthenogenesis, ever observed in smoothhound sharks.

By Kaleena Fraga Aug 31, 2021

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Baby Shark Born In Italy May Be A Rare Example Of ‘Virgin Birth’

If confirmed, this would be the first example of "virgin birth," or parthenogenesis, ever observed in smoothhound sharks.

By Kaleena Fraga August 31, 2021

The Story Of Onesimus, The Enslaved Man Who Helped Save Boston From Smallpox

During the 1721 smallpox outbreak in Boston, a slave named Onesimus taught his master an early version of inoculation — and saved hundreds of people.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Aug 30, 2021

The Story Of Onesimus, The Enslaved Man Who Helped Save Boston From Smallpox

During the 1721 smallpox outbreak in Boston, a slave named Onesimus taught his master an early version of inoculation — and saved hundreds of people.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo August 30, 2021

99 Fun Facts That Are Perfect For Trivia Night

Want to be the expert the next time you play trivia? Just remember some of these fun facts.

By Alexander Baldwin Aug 28, 2021

99 Fun Facts That Are Perfect For Trivia Night

Want to be the expert the next time you play trivia? Just remember some of these fun facts.

By Alexander Baldwin August 28, 2021

Previously Unknown Four-Legged Whale Species Discovered In Egypt And Dubbed ‘God Of Death’

Forty-three million years ago, the fearsome four-legged whale stalked prey both underwater and on land.

By Kaleena Fraga Aug 26, 2021

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Previously Unknown Four-Legged Whale Species Discovered In Egypt And Dubbed ‘God Of Death’

Forty-three million years ago, the fearsome four-legged whale stalked prey both underwater and on land.

By Kaleena Fraga August 26, 2021

The Story Of The Apocalyptic Frenzy Inspired By The Arrival Of Halley’s Comet In 1910

In 1910, Halley’s Comet was due to pass close by Earth — and everyone from religious fanatics to news reporters stoked the fires of a global panic, believing it was the end of the world.

By Genevieve Carlton Aug 23, 2021

The Story Of The Apocalyptic Frenzy Inspired By The Arrival Of Halley’s Comet In 1910

In 1910, Halley’s Comet was due to pass close by Earth — and everyone from religious fanatics to news reporters stoked the fires of a global panic, believing it was the end of the world.

By Genevieve Carlton August 23, 2021

Tiny Lab-Grown Brains Sprout Functional, Rudimentary Human Eyes That Can See Light

Scientists have been using stem cells to grow tiny human brains for years in order to study the organ's development. Now they've grown one with actual, functional eyes.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 19, 2021

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Tiny Lab-Grown Brains Sprout Functional, Rudimentary Human Eyes That Can See Light

Scientists have been using stem cells to grow tiny human brains for years in order to study the organ's development. Now they've grown one with actual, functional eyes.

By Marco Margaritoff August 19, 2021

Paleontologists In China Just Discovered A Prehistoric Egg Fossil From A Nearly Human-Sized Turtle — With A Baby Inside

The fossilized bones of the baby turtle are perfectly preserved, marking the first-ever discovery of intact embryonic material from prehistoric giant turtles.

By Erik Hawkins Aug 18, 2021

Paleontologists In China Just Discovered A Prehistoric Egg Fossil From A Nearly Human-Sized Turtle — With A Baby Inside

The fossilized bones of the baby turtle are perfectly preserved, marking the first-ever discovery of intact embryonic material from prehistoric giant turtles.

By Erik Hawkins August 18, 2021

Thomas Harvey Holding Albert Einsteins Brain

Inside The Bizarre Story Of Albert Einstein’s Brain — After It Was Stolen From His Body

Hours after he died, Albert Einstein’s brain was snatched by the opportunistic pathologist who did his autopsy — then left it in two jars for the next 30 years.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 11, 2021

Inside The Bizarre Story Of Albert Einstein’s Brain — After It Was Stolen From His Body

Hours after he died, Albert Einstein’s brain was snatched by the opportunistic pathologist who did his autopsy — then left it in two jars for the next 30 years.

By Marco Margaritoff August 11, 2021

What The Immortal Jellyfish Means For Humankind

Known as the immortal jellyfish, Turritopsis Dohrnii's can live forever — and scientists are working to see if they can apply its properties to humans.

By Krissy Howard Aug 4, 2021

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What The Immortal Jellyfish Means For Humankind

Known as the immortal jellyfish, Turritopsis Dohrnii's can live forever — and scientists are working to see if they can apply its properties to humans.

By Krissy Howard August 4, 2021