Scientists have discovered 168 new geoglyphs in the soil of Peru’s desert — known as the Nazca lines. Peruvian and Japanese researchers from Yamagata University spent two years scanning the UNESCO World Heritage site on Peru’s southern Pacific coast using aerial photos, drones and field surveys. The drawings portray humans, camelids, birds, killer whales, felines, … Read more
Kirstie Alley died at 71 after a brief battle with colon cancer, her representatives have revealed. A spokesperson for the veteran actress confirmed the official cause of death to People. Alley’s family shared in a statement posted to Twitter Monday that she passed following a battle with cancer that was “only recently discovered.” They also … Read more
Diamonds are a man’s best friend. A 37-year-old treasure hunter discovered a $40,000 engagement ring while combing Hammock Beach in St. Augustine, Florida, with his metal detector in October. A video posted by Joseph Cook shows him excitedly digging for the ring while initially thinking it was a coin of some sort. “No way, man. … Read more
This smelly side hustle literally turns crap into gold. A TikTokker discovered an enterprising, albeit odorous, way to earn up to $180,000 per year — by donating poop to science. A clip detailing the heave-inducing life hack and her feces-to-fortune success story amassed nearly 170,000 views on TikTok. “Wanna make $$$ donating your [poop]?” teases … Read more
A Brazilian TikTok influencer who went missing for two days has been found dead in her car after allegedly driving off a cliff. Authorities reportedly discovered the deceased woman, 41-year-old Raquel da Silva Moura Medeiros, in an overturned vehicle near the BR-364 motorway in Ariquemes, Rondônia State, on October 18, Jam Press reported. The Federal … Read more
According to a new study by Northwestern Medicine, neurons in an area of the brain responsible for memory were significantly larger in SuperAgers compared to cognitively average peers. Post-mortem brains of SuperAgers reveal significantly larger neurons in memory region. SuperAger neurons are even larger than those in individuals 20 to 30 years younger These neurons … Read more
A mutation in the small protein SHMOOSE is linked with increased Alzheimer’s risk and highlights a possible target for treatment. A mutation in a newly discovered small protein is associated with a substantial increase in the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new University of Southern California (USC) Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study. … Read more
Local Orange County health officials are alerting the public after a bat tested positive for rabies in Fountain Valley on Wednesday. The infected bat was discovered in the parking lot of a pickleball court located near 16400 Brookhurst Street, according to the OC Health Care Agency. Visitors are being asked to stay alert and avoid … Read more