Science
That's the spot Long Island ‘tunnel of love’ gives frogs a safe place to hop to it ahead of mating season
The frogs have a new place to hop — in the sack.
Environment
Microplastics linked to 3 chronic diseases — and now they’ve been detected in gum
A new study suggests that you could be ingesting thousands of microplastics every time you chew gum. This discovery comes amid mounting evidence connecting these tiny particles to three chronic diseases.
Wildlife
Rough surf ‘Mind-warped’ sea lion charges surfer in terrifying attack: ‘I don’t know how to describe the fear’
“Today, I endured the most harrowing and traumatic experience of my 20 years of surfing,” the photographer and explorer said.
Archaeology
Mystery uncovered King Tut’s tomb hid a 3,000-year-old secret ritual, scientists reveal
The legendary pharaoh’s tomb was discovered in 1922, filled with thousands of priceless artifacts — some of which experts now believe were previously overlooked.
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Elon Musk congratulates SpaceX, NASA for 'excellent work' rescuing stranded astronauts
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Highly venomous male octopuses poison females before sex — to avoid being eaten after mating, scientists say
He looks like a snack — literally.
Freaky 'blood rain' phenomenon turns tides and beach red: 'Truly unique'
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Microplastics may be creating antibiotic-resistance superbugs
Talk about a culture shock.
New evidence supports myth of Noah's Ark as boat-shaped formation dates back to biblical floods
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Scary NASA study reveals how major coastal cities are rapidly sinking into the sea
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Did Moses really part the Red Sea? Experts reveal a scientific basis for Bible story
Both Christian and Jewish people regard Moses' parting the Red Sea as one of the most impressive miracles of God — or is it? New research points to a scientific...
Shower 'loofah' turns out to be something much more horrifying — yet 'surprisingly pretty'
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Tiny bird seen on island where Charles Darwin discovered it for first time in 200 years
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Scientists discover genetic key to why women's brains age better than men's
Beauty and brains that age slowly — turns out that women can have it all!