/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer/83/bc/83bc5a1f-6b42-4869-aa42-850634eb445a/staked.jpg "Unearthed ancient Vampire Grave in Bulgaria containing a skeleton pierced by a stake in its heart")
In Bulgaria, archeologists have unearthed a 13th-century “vampire” burial at Perperikon, an ancient Thracian site located in the southern part of the country, as documented in an Archaeology report.
You won’t believe it, but scientists have figured out that diamonds don’t just form under high pressure deep in the earth. They literally rocket to the surface in crazy, massive volcanic eruptions! Picture in your mind the breaking apart of supercontinents. This could actually set off these explosive eruptions, flinging a sprinkler’s worth of diamonds…
Dive into an engaging investigation into why the legend of Atlantis remains immortal. Discover the powerful blend of human curiosity and eternal themes which continues to resonate, keeping this ancient tale eternally relevant.
It could sound like the plot of a science fiction novel, but the re-birth of the long-extinct woolly mammoth is turning into a reality, thanks to the ambitious team at Colossal, a biotech firm. By 2027, with the aid of pioneering gene-editing tools, we may just witness the remarkable return of these ancient, cold-resistant giants….
Ever heard of Charles Darwin? Most of us have, as he is considered one of the greatest scientists of the nineteenth century. His revolutionary theories have been a major pillar for biological sciences for years. However, his relationship with the Church has been somewhat tumultuous. In recent years, the Church of England finally extended an…
The Bermuda Triangle, often referred to as the Devil’s Triangle, has long been the subject of legends and myths. Where does this ominous nickname stem from?
Explore the nuanced religion perspective of science, an intriguing journey through the interplay of science and religion in Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism.
A Greenland shark can live for up to 500 years, and over 2,000 years for the giant barrel sponge (xestospongia muta). But which animal on earth has the longest life span? The seemingly immortal jellyfish is an example of a creature that is immune to death. Adult forms of these tiny sea creatures, which have…
It’s imperative that we comprehend the effects of high heat brought on by climate change as temperatures are rising and heatwaves are occurring more frequently. It is commonly acknowledged that climate change is causing changes in weather patterns, increasing sea levels, and an increase in the frequency of extreme weather events. Unquestionably, there is a…
Genetic engineering has been utilized for the first time to cause “virgin birth” in female animals that typically require a male partner to reproduce. In the past, scientists have produced baby frogs and mice without the genetic input of a male father. But rather than enabling virgin birth, popularly known as parthenogenesis, in female animals,…
