Science
Near-death experience study reveals the most common visions among survivors: ‘A great light in the distance’
Researchers interviewed 48 people who had survived near-death experiences (NDEs), asking them to describe — and even sketch — what they saw in their final moments.
Space
Two comets whiz past Earth this week — here’s how to see the cosmic twofer
Gather ’round for this galactic double feature.
Environment
Microplastics ‘can reach deep into bone tissue’ — the ‘striking’ effects this can have on your health
Microplastics are found in everything from the toothpaste we use to the clothes we wear and even the food we eat.
Wildlife
Shell shock Mysterious rare purple shell washes up on California beach
A student was enjoying a sunset stroll on a beach in La Jolla, California, when she came across something very rare.
Archaeology
What lies beneath Biblical city’s ‘largest necropolis’ with 60 tombs dating back 2,200 years uncovered
Archaeologists in Turkey recently uncovered over 60 ancient tombs in Colossae, a biblical city immortalized in the New Testament.
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It was in egg-cellent condition.
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An Iranian volcano is showing signs of activity — more than 700K years after last eruption
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5,000-year-old tools made of human skulls unearthed, including masks and cups
These ancient tribes were bad to the bone.
Archaeological discovery sheds light on early Christian life
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1,200-year-old loaf of bread with image of Christ unearthed in astonishing find
Pictures from the excavation show the blackened loaf bearing a faint image of Christ.
Manhattan-size interstellar object emitting metal alloy never seen in nature: Harvard scientist
New images of the 33-million ton interstellar object confirmed it is releasing a nickel alloy commonly used in the aerospace industry, Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb revealed.
Frantic search for 4,200-year-old Egyptian artifact after it vanished from sealed tomb
A 4,200-year-old Egyptian artifact vanishes from a sealed tomb at Saqqara.
Polar bears take over abandoned Soviet-era research station
Once a remote Soviet weather station, the outpost has become overrun by polar bears.
Is your car a poop magnet? Birds prefer using these models as bathrooms, study reveals
Birds have brand loyalty ... when it comes to pooping.
Behind the race to detect — and treat — brain disease CTE before it kills
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Lost royal palace destroyed in bloody invasion resurfaces in river, archaeologists say
Archaeologists recently unearthed the remnants of a historic royal palace from a Polish river, shedding light on a violent part of the country's history.
Roman artifact with cryptic message uncovered in New Orleans backyard
Further sleuthing by Lusnia revealed the tablet had been missing from an Italian museum for decades.
700-year-old sandal discovered in nest of bone-eating vulture: study
They're culture vultures.
Fossil discovered in UK linked to 185M-year-old 'sword dragon' reptile
The fossil was first discovered in 2001 and passed around between museums before experts were finally able to analyze it this year.
Sightseers can explore ancient ruins in heart of Mexico City thanks to expert-led tours
Amid the constant blare of car horns in southern Mexico City, it’s hard to imagine that Cuicuilco was once the heart of a thriving ancient civilization.
Biggest Easter Island mystery may finally be solved
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