Did you know that planes don’t fly in a straight line?
Why Planes Don’t Fly in Straight Lines When we think about the shortest distance between two points, most of us recall a basic lesson from …
Giant squid filmed in Pacific depths, Japan scientists report
Scientists and broadcasters said Monday they have captured footage of an elusive giant squid roaming the depths of the Pacific Ocean, showing it in its …
Faking Niagara Falls, A Visual History
Niagara Falls is often held up as the epitome of the natural sublime. However, the visual appearance of Niagara today is the result of over …
WHY SOME CIVILISATIONS HAVE DISAPPEARED
Sea levels today are not the same as they were in the past. We are not referring to millions of years ago, just 14,000 years …
What do terracotta warriors tell us about life in ancient China?
Fifty years after they were discovered, China’s famous clay figurines are giving up their secrets. They don’t talk. They can’t move. But the enigmatic terracotta …
In Photos: The Smoked Mummies of Papua New Guinea
In 2008, researchers from North America traveled halfway around the world to help restore the mummy of a village chief in Papua New Guinea. The …
Legendary creature known as the “king of serpents”—watching over the pot like a silent guardian.
This unusual and eye-catching spirit kettle from 19th-century Russia features a basilisk—a legendary creature known as the “king of serpents”—watching over the pot like a …
Dubai’s Shocking 20-Year Evolution Will Leave You Speechless!
Over the past two decades, Dubai has undergone a remarkable transformation from a modest desert city to a global metropolis renowned for its architectural marvels, …
Magic Mushrooms Desynchronize Your Brain For Up To Three Weeks
Tripping on magic mushrooms causes brain activity to become less organized and more random, with these effects lasting for several weeks. Having observed this phenomenon …
The Colossal Heart of the Blue Whale: A Biological Marvel
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), the largest animal ever to live on Earth, possesses a heart that is a true marvel of biological engineering. This …