Cells have a hidden communication system
Cells are skillful navigators in a sea of constant change and challenges. How do they manage to adjust so quickly to this environment in perpetual flux? A recent study from the Moffitt Cancer…
Home-schooled children face challenges at college
Kenneth V. Anthony, Mississippi State University and Mark E. Wildmon, Mississippi State University Homeschooling is the fastest-growing education setting in the United States. More than 3 million students were educated at home in…
Oxygen-rich rocks suggest similarities between Mars and Earth
Rocks strewn across an ancient Martian shoreline could suggest that the Red Planet was more reminiscent of Earth in its past, according to recent findings. These rocks, uncovered by NASA’s Curiosity rover, contain…
Orangutan seen treating wounds with medicinal plants
Rakus, the resident orangutan of Gunung Leuser National Park in South Aceh, Indonesia, amazes scientists at the Institute of Animal Behavior with his remarkable command of first aid. Scientists such as Caroline Schuppli,…
The ancient Mayans blessed their ball courts.
For sports fans, places like Fenway Park, Wembley Stadium or Center Court at Wimbledon are practically hallowed ground. Archaeologists at the University of Cincinnati have found evidence of similar reverence in ball courts…
Ancient Egyptian tombs may have stored radioactive waste
A study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science suggests that ancient Egyptian tombs could have served as repositories for nuclear waste, potentially triggering illnesses and even deaths attributed to curses. This study reveals a…
2500-year-old Greco-Illyrian helmet discovered in Croatia
During excavations in the Gomila area of the town of Zakotorac on the Pelješac peninsula in Croatia, archaeologists unearthed a Greco-Illyrian helmet that is around 2500 years old. This discovery is not new…
The search for Excalibur
The legendary sword Excalibur, owned by King Arthur, is one of the most iconic artifacts in history. Endowed with powers that gave the monarch unique prowess on the battlefield, she became a symbol…
Hussar armor discovered in Poland
The hussars, originating in Hungary, stood out as a light and versatile cavalry, gaining notoriety in Central Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. The word “hussar” comes from the Hungarian term “huszár”,…
Elongated skulls in Viking women.
Recent research has revealed evidence of permanent bodily changes during the Viking Age. A study recently published in the journal Current Swedish Archeology , carried out by Matthias Toplak and Lukas Kerk, looked at three…