The eyes of the nation were fixed on the skies above New Jersey last fall amid a rash of reports of mysterious lights hovering over neighborhoods, highways and the shoreline. The strange sightings went on for weeks, sparking widespread panic online as investigations into the phenomenon raised more questions than answers. Theories swirled, from amateur … Read more
Fossils usually leave us with bones turned to stone, the hard remains of creatures long gone. But every so often, nature offers something far rarer — a glimpse of soft tissue that survived for millions of years. Researchers examining a 520-million-year-old arthropod larva were stunned to find not just an outline of the creature, but … Read more
Archaeologists recently uncovered what they believe to be one of the oldest Christian churches in the world. The University of Münster announced the discovery of the fourth-century church in a press release on Oct. 11. The school, which is located in Germany, teamed up with archaeologists from the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia to find the ancient … Read more
Located at Mount Hotzvim in Jerusalem, a large quarry has been under excavation, exposing more information on the Second Temple time period when Jesus walked the Holy Land. Archaeologists with the Israel Antiquities Authority excavated the area that covers about 3,500 square meters, forming part of a large field of quarries, according to a press … Read more
Cut! That’s a study. If you’ve ever wondered why even the smallest sliver of paper can slice up your fingers, you’re not alone. It’s a painful riddle that plagued researcher Kaare Jensen enough to launch a scientific study. The study showed that paper thickness of 65 micrometers slicing at an angle was the perfect storm … Read more
After spending years studying the cause of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, doctors believe they have identified a cause, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology. Brief seizures accompanied by muscle convulsions have been named as a possible reason for the mysterious and tragic deaths — a tragic loss suffered by thousands … Read more
With the help of audio processing, a die-hard “The Simpsons” fan has unearthed never-before-heard audio — and, in turn, revealed another joke. In a Season 3 episode, Homer is taking his son, Bart, to the boy’s first-ever rock concert, but the buffoonish dad’s tinnitus, or ear ringing, drowns out a warning from his wife, Marge. Now, … Read more
It’s time for the internet to do its thing. YouTuber Jeffree Star has the attention of both NFL devotees and his makeup-loving fans as they are equally trying to identify who his alleged professional football-playing love interest could be. Starr, 37, shared the first glimpse of his “NFL boo” to social media on Friday with … Read more
Prepare to find—and uncover—the truth! Mercury, the planet of communication and connection, will swim in the deep seas of Scorpio from October 29 until November 17, 2023. During Mercury’s submarine venture through Scorpio, we will have an intense focus on intimacy—as well as what we give, receive and share. Understanding where we stand in relationships … Read more