Archeology
Evidence found humans ate snakes 15,000 years ago
Archaeologists have discovered evidence that humans ate snakes as well as lizards and some reptiles some 15,000 years ago.
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Archeology
A 2,600-year-old girl's tomb reveals the 'virgin warriors'
After nearly three decades of being found, the 2,600 remains of Tuva have been identified as a 13-year-old girl and a powerful and ruthless Amazon warrior.
Archeology
Ancient discovered 'volcanic map' carved into the rock
An elaborate 2,000-year-old volcanic map has been discovered carved into a large volcanic rock in Mexico.
Archeology
Discovered an 80cm long 'monstrous dragon' footprint in Australia
Fossil footprints more than 150 million years old in Australia reveal a carnivorous dinosaur about the size of a T-rex tyrant.
Archeology
'World War II' treasure unexpectedly found in ancient castle in Poland
The First News reported that scientists found a treasure chest in the ruins of a 14th century castle in the Polish city of Nowy Sacz, including: silver cups, vases, cutl…
Archeology
7 archaeological discoveries are 'going the right way' with science, so far no one has explained it
Earth was born 4.5 billion years ago. With such a long history, there are so many mysteries in the past that we still cannot find.
Archeology
Unexpected secret of famous mausoleum in Ireland
A royal dynasty but separate themselves with incestuous marriages.
Space science
Up to 6 billion 'Earths' are wandering in outer space
There may be as many as 36 alien races living in our galaxy, so how many planets are equivalent to Earth?
Space science
What happens when you are accidentally thrown into space?
You are traveling on a spaceship when a meteorite is hit, the spacecraft is badly damaged and you are pushed out into space. What happens to your body if it's not protec…
Space science
Find the missing material answer of the universe
A mysterious flow of signals sent from space has revealed the discovery of missing material in the universe, providing a whole new perspective on this deep space.
Space science
New research: There are at least 36 intelligent civilizations in the galaxy
Research published in the prestigious American astrophysics journal suggests that Earth is just one of many regions with intelligent life in the galaxy.
Space science
Meteors over 300m are flying towards Earth
Astero nearly the size of the Eiffel Tower in Paris will fly over Earth in the next few days according to data collected by the US Space Agency (NASA).
Space science
Why can't we hear when we sleep?
While sleeping, our bodies tell themselves not to care about the surrounding noises, movements and smells so we don't wake up. This decision is controlled by the brain.
Space science
Astronaut taking eclipse of the Earth from the ISS Space Station
From the space station of the American International Astronaut Christopher Cassidy has captured an image of the annular eclipse that took place yesterday (June 21).
Space science
Passenger balloons into space will fly in 2021
Spaceship Neptune's cabin is fitted with a hydrogen balloon that can carry eight people up to the stratosphere to see the Earth from the edge of space.