Stolen Historic Treasures: Peking Man fossils, Jules Rimet Trophy, Irish Crown Jewels, Florentine Diamond
Several discoveries of historical treasures have been made throughout history that are counted as some of the most significant achievements. On the flip side, there were times in the past when humanity lost something treasured and invaluable and never found it again. Let’s look at some of the long lost treasures in history.
Read full storyScientists predict that earth's temperature will rise by 34 degrees compared to pre-industrial levels in next 5 years
According to a recent report by the United Nations, the global temperature will see a rise in the next half a decade. According to the warning issued by the UN's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday, the next five years will cross the 34 degrees Fahrenheit (1.5 degrees Celcius) threshold beyond the pre-industrial levels.
Read full storyHistoric Secrets of Long Lost Cultures: Secrets from the Turkish, Peruvian, Chinese, and Canadian cultures
The thing about historical accounts is that each side loves claiming itself as the most powerful, influential, and victorious. However, much of the past has been written based on the parts of the stories already available. As and when the remaining pieces of the historical bits were discovered, the story was rewritten over the years. Let’s look at some of such accounts from the past that were recently unearthed.
Read full storyScientists record killer whales that kill blue whales and feed on their tongues
Recently, researchers have recorded a new detail about killer whales. Also known as orcas, killer whales also hunt the largest mammals on the planet – the blue whales. As per a recent study published in the journal Marine Mammal Science, scientists mentioned whether or not killer whales and blue whales had been debated for a long in the scientific community.
Read full storyScientific research reveals time taken to break a habit
Daily habits are what make our daily routine. Every single act we commit ourselves to doing every day forms a habit. Needless to say, some habits are good for our physical and mental well-being – like working out every day, taking care of our teeth, and eating healthy.
Read full storyElizabeth Taylor and the mystery of her violet eyes
Born in 1932, Elizabeth Taylor made her first debut in the film industry in 1942 when she played a role in the movie One Born Every Minute. She reached the pinnacle of her fame because of her role in the movie Cleopatra in 1963.
Read full storyScientists develop new eye drops that help improve vision in older people without glasses or surgery
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Consult a health professional before making any significant health decisions. As people cross their 40s, their close up vision starts deteriorating. Most people try to get used to this change by increasing the font size in their devices or enhancing the brightness to figure out the textual or pictorial contents. Also known as presbyopia, more than 100 million people are affected by this condition in the United States alone.
Read full storyThe longstanding Neanderthal Mystery concerning 40,000-year-old bones has finally been solved
The first time the ancient bones of the two-year-old child were discovered was in the late twentieth century. These bones belonging to ancient humans are estimated to be 41,000 years old and were uncovered in the southwestern region of France, La Ferrassie. However, most researchers believed the bones to be intentionally buried by the Neanderthals when the bones were discovered.
Read full storyStudy: Astronauts’ brains continue to undergo prominent changes long after they come back home
When in space, our body gets acclimatized to free fall. Because of being in a constant state of free fall, the human body undergoes specific permanent changes that cause prominent health concerns in the long run. For example, a recent study on microgravity and its warping effect on the human body has shown noticeable changes in the blood vessels surrounding the brain among the astronauts long after they return to Earth.
Read full storyScientists have developed a record-breaking drug that promotes weight loss at a much faster rate
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a Medical Advice. Not all information will be accurate. Consult a health professional before making any significant health decisions.
Read full storyResearchers explain that yelling at a dog can affect their mental health
No matter how annoying your cute little dog can sometimes be, scientists suggest never yelling or punishing the naughty pup. As per a study uploaded at bioRxiv, reinforcements or punishments can cause prolonged effects on the mental state of your dog.
Read full storyStudy: A commonly occurring cat parasite is linked to psychotic conditions in men
A commonly occurring parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, has recently been found to affect the human brain and results in neurological conditions, especially in males. This parasite is commonly found among cats and is known to cause several neurological conditions like schizophrenia and has affected millions of people globally.
Read full storyUrinary auto-brewery syndrome: The condition when the individual urinates alcohol
A strange case of a woman excreting alcohol has been recorded for the first time. The woman in Pittsburgh is known to have a unique medical condition because of which her bladder naturally ferments yeast, and therefore alcohol is produced within her body.
Read full storyScientists finally give the world its first ‘green steel’
Researchers finally uncover the secret formula to ‘green steel’ – the world’s first carbon-free steel, which was delivered to the Volvo truck maker in Sweden. This Volvo Company now aims to develop vehicles based on green steel. Researchers believe that green steel will be an excellent alternative for developing fossil-free steel products for applications in manufacturing an extensive line of products.
Read full storyScientists finally understand why the moon suddenly disappeared from the sky in the year 1110
Over millennia ago, a massive sulfur cloud suddenly engulfed our planet’s atmosphere. As a result, the planet remained in darkness for years that followed. Finally, several years later, these sulfur clouds settled down on the surface.
Read full storyStudy: Scientists confirm that the largest mass extinction was linked to strange periodic bursts in oxygen levels
More than 250 million years ago, the world saw one of the largest mass extinction in history ever recorded, annihilating over 90% of the aquatic life forms and nearly 70% of vertebrates that survived on land. The extent of the life form destruction was so severe that it is also referred to as the ‘Great Dying’.
Read full storyScientists continue to dig the origins of King Tut’s dagger ‘from outer space’: It could have been a gift from Turkey
King Tut was a pharaoh of many mysteries. Among the many unearthed from his tomb was the golden dagger discovered from his gravesite, which was initially thought of made up of a material unknown to this planet. Archaeologists immediately assumed that the material came from outer space – a meteorite perhaps. However, recent studies suggest that though the material could have been derived from the iron of a meteor, it was actually crafted in modern-day Turkey.
Read full storyResearchers discover a strange new kind of storm – the ‘Atmospheric Lake’
Scientists have found a different weather condition on the Indian Ocean that shifts toward the African coast to bring rain to the area. What is unique about this weather is its slow movement and water-filled pools – thus its name, the ‘Atmospheric Lakes’.
Read full storyHistoric Acts of Vengeance: Revenge accounts of James Annesley, Boudicca, and Pierre Picaud
History is filled with revenge stories of all sorts.Wikimedia Commons. There is something about revenge — the allure, the impulse, and sometimes even the pettiness. People often believe that vengeance is the only solution to the hurt they have felt all along. However, history bears witness to numerous accounts of bitterly ‘sweet’ revenge. Let’s look at some of such instances in history when revenge was best served cold. Or was it?
Read full storyHistoric Expeditions by Henry Hudson, the Corte-Real brothers, Douglas Mawson, Charles Francis Hall That Failed Terribly
Historic expeditions have always been unpredictable and dangerous, regardless of how noble the intentions were. History bears witness that there were several such successful events. Unfortunately, there were others that had horrific outcomes — not just for the civilians but also for the people who led those expeditions. Let’s look at some of such expeditions from the past that failed terribly.
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