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Scientists Find Radiation-Eating Fungi At Chernobyl — And Now Seek To Harness Their Power For Space

Scientists hope to use the fungi's powers to help people who are routinely exposed to radiation like cancer patients and astronauts.

By Natasha Ishak Feb 7, 2020

Science News

Scientists Find Radiation-Eating Fungi At Chernobyl — And Now Seek To Harness Their Power For Space

Scientists hope to use the fungi's powers to help people who are routinely exposed to radiation like cancer patients and astronauts.

By Natasha Ishak February 7, 2020

Anti-Vaxxers Encourage Mom To Treat Her Child’s Flu With Peppermint Oil And Breastmilk. He Died Soon After.

"My 4year-old had a febrile seizure at only temp of 102. The doc prescribed tamaflu I did not pick it up."

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 7, 2020

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Anti-Vaxxers Encourage Mom To Treat Her Child’s Flu With Peppermint Oil And Breastmilk. He Died Soon After.

"My 4year-old had a febrile seizure at only temp of 102. The doc prescribed tamaflu I did not pick it up."

By Marco Margaritoff February 7, 2020

Scientists Grow Trees From 2,000-Year-Old Seeds Found In Dead Sea Scroll Caves

The newly grown plants — named Adam, Hannah, Uriel, Boaz, Jonah, and Judith — sprouted from ancient seeds sourced from historical sites in Israel.

By Natasha Ishak Feb 6, 2020

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Scientists Grow Trees From 2,000-Year-Old Seeds Found In Dead Sea Scroll Caves

The newly grown plants — named Adam, Hannah, Uriel, Boaz, Jonah, and Judith — sprouted from ancient seeds sourced from historical sites in Israel.

By Natasha Ishak February 6, 2020

The Sluggish Life Of An Olm, A Blind Salamander That Can Remain Motionless For Years

The olm can live to be 100 and often goes years without food, sex, or even moving. One was recently observed doing absolutely nothing for 2, 569 days straight.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 6, 2020

The Sluggish Life Of An Olm, A Blind Salamander That Can Remain Motionless For Years

The olm can live to be 100 and often goes years without food, sex, or even moving. One was recently observed doing absolutely nothing for 2, 569 days straight.

By Marco Margaritoff February 6, 2020

Ancient Greeks Hid ‘Curse Tablets’ In Wells And Graves To Hex Their Enemies Even After They Died

These 30 "curse tablets" meant for the dead show what lengths Athenians would go to hex their enemies.

By Natasha Ishak Feb 5, 2020

News

Ancient Greeks Hid ‘Curse Tablets’ In Wells And Graves To Hex Their Enemies Even After They Died

These 30 "curse tablets" meant for the dead show what lengths Athenians would go to hex their enemies.

By Natasha Ishak February 5, 2020

Woman Grows Hair In Her Mouth In Rare Case Of Gingival Hirsutism

One baffled doctor wrote up the discovery: "There is no clear explanation for this anomalous presence."

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 5, 2020

Weird News

Woman Grows Hair In Her Mouth In Rare Case Of Gingival Hirsutism

One baffled doctor wrote up the discovery: "There is no clear explanation for this anomalous presence."

By Marco Margaritoff February 5, 2020

Fireflies Face Extinction Due To Habitat Loss, Pesticides, And Light Pollution

Just as losing the bees would have a major impact on humankind, the loss of fireflies could also spell disaster.

By Natasha Ishak Feb 4, 2020

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Fireflies Face Extinction Due To Habitat Loss, Pesticides, And Light Pollution

Just as losing the bees would have a major impact on humankind, the loss of fireflies could also spell disaster.

By Natasha Ishak February 4, 2020

World War I Diary Recounting The Horrific Battle Of The Somme Found In The U.K.

Pvt. Arthur Edward Diggens' diary was written in pencil and spans from Feb. 13, 1916 to Oct. 11, 1916. It ends rather abruptly — but not because the soldier was killed in battle.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 4, 2020

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World War I Diary Recounting The Horrific Battle Of The Somme Found In The U.K.

Pvt. Arthur Edward Diggens' diary was written in pencil and spans from Feb. 13, 1916 to Oct. 11, 1916. It ends rather abruptly — but not because the soldier was killed in battle.

By Marco Margaritoff February 4, 2020