The ancient people referred to as the Philistines have long been an enigma. Not much is known about them beyond biblical stories. However, archaeogeneticist Michal Feldman and her colleagues were …
Did you know that numerous species of dinosaurs have been found in North America? A vast number of fossils have been uncovered in the United States, Canada and the other …
The modern rhino is what is left of the ancient beast we would today consider a unicorn. The rhino used to be an incredibly diverse species, with more than 250 …
Chewing gum: you simply cannot go anywhere these days without finding someone chomping down on a piece. Whether it is to freshen up your breath after a meal or to …
You have a favorite historical figure, such as St. Nicholas or King Tutankhamun, that you want to know what they looked like. It’s easy to go back and look at …
Discovering several thousand planets beyond the solar system or exoplanets is a eureka moment for humans. In just twenty years of exploration, space-based and ground observations have turned up above …
Have you seen the television series Ancient Aliens? The show began airing on The History Channel in 2010 and became so immensely popular that it came to dominate the entire …
A number of fossils representing billions of years of geologic history are preserved around the planet. Though large and heavy dinosaur bones tend to be the most visible examples, fossils …
Step into a world where nature’s most formidable aviators take the spotlight – a list that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat while you seek refuge …
Finding scientific discoveries as a “professional” scientist of some kind is impressive. However, if you’re what is known as a “citizen scientist,” then discovering important stuff like this is huge. …