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 able to discover something never before known about the infamous people. New DNA evidence is emerging that is helping scientists and historians trace their origins … Read more
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 countries that make up North America. Rare teeth and footprints from the Middle-Late Triassic Pekin Formation of North Carolina were the earliest examples of dinosaurs … Read more
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 known species identified. Now there are a mere five different species. Back in the Miocene period, which was around 23 million years ago, the rhino … Read more
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 get rid of hunger pains, chewing gum has been used for a myriad of reasons since it was invented. Not surprisingly, 6,000 years ago, chewing … Read more
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 portraits of historical figures from the last couple of centuries, but taking a look further back than that is a little more challenging. Thankfully, we … Read more
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 4,100 confirmed exoplanets in only some parts of the galaxy we searched until now. If you add unconfirmed planetary candidates, this number jumps to cross … Read more
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 network. The show uses self-styled experts in UFOlogy (yes, that is a real thing), ancient mysteries, and alien activity to explain the “ancient astronaut theory.” … Read more
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 can take many forms. Fossilization is a process that occurs when, instead of bones decaying through natural means, they become embedded in layers of rock … Read more
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 indoors. Brace yourself for an encounter with the thrilling and terrifying bees and wasps that remind us just how wild the outdoors can truly be. … Read more
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. One thing often missed about science is that people from all walks of life help to discover or track down important things to science. Initially, … Read more