Mummified Crew Remains Of Ill-Fated Franklin Expedition Undergo DNA Identification

Medicine & Technology Apr 25, 2017

A two-ship expedition was sent in 1845 to find a Northwest Passage, linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans that got trapped in ice. DNA from the mummified remains of the crew members of Franklin expedition shows some to be women.

Man Who Got An African Wildlife Killed For Trophies, Ends Up in Crocs Belly

Apr 25, 2017

Scott van Zyl used to invite hunting enthusiasts to kill wildlife near nature preserves in Africa. He himself became the victim of a crocodile attack, while out on a safari.

Awesome View From SpaceX’s Historic Mission On Video

Apr 25, 2017

SpaceX has reused its first stage booster rocket to successfully launch its second mission into space. This bold attempt by Musk, SpaceX’s head, is set to promote space travel by making it affordable.

Venus Flytrap’s Gruesome Process Of Digesting Its Prey Revealed In Latest Study

Apr 25, 2017

A new research has found the exact sequence that Venus flytrap adopts from catching the prey to digesting it. It is really fascinating how carnivore plants, such as Venus flytrap, can derive nutrients directly from its insect preys, while normal plants rely on photosynthesis for the same.

Hubble Captures Bubble-Like Structure Wrapped Around Star 5,200 Light Years Away

Apr 24, 2017

Hubble captures a bubble-like structure, Sh2-308, wrapped around EZ Canis Majoris, a star in The Great Dog constellation. This wispy bubble is transitory and will disappear in the violent supernova explosions.

Latest Investigations Reveal How Lions Of Tsavo Turned Man-Eaters 120 Years Ago In Kenya

Apr 22, 2017

In 1898, two lions regularly targeted a camp by the Tsavo River to prey on workers, killing 35 of them within a span of nine months. The analysis of preserved carcasses of these lions revealed that it was mainly their bad teeth that forced them to choose soft human targets.

Can Psychedelic Drugs Induce Higher Levels Of Consciousness Lead To Spiritual Awakening

Apr 22, 2017

The discovery of psychedelic drugs inducing higher levels of consciousness is an important find. Though suspected for long, it is for the first time that clinical proof for the same has been obtained.

Peanut-Shaped Asteroid Misses Earth By Just A Million Miles

Apr 20, 2017

The peanut-shaped asteroid missed the Earth and shot past it by the closest distance ever. It has given the astronomers and scientists a great opportunity to study its feature in detail.

Experts Almost Certain Ship Collision Caused Death Of Endangered Right Whale

Apr 19, 2017

A female right whale was found dead in Cape Cod Bay, suspected to be a victim of ship collision. The death comes as a setback for this species struggling for survival.

The First Ever 360-Degree Live Streaming Video Of Rocket Launch At NASA YouTube Channel [WATCH]

Apr 19, 2017

NASA has planned to live stream a 360-degree video of rocket launch on its YouTube channel. It will be the first ever attempt by NASA at live streaming using 360-degree surround cameras.

The ‘Music Of The Meteors’: Is It For Real?

Apr 18, 2017

The meteors when arcing through the atmosphere produce a hissing sound. The reason for this ‘music of the meteors’, is shrouded in mystery that a new hypothesis tries of unraveling.

Native Indian Wampanoag Tribe Reclaims Burial Site: Massasoit, Wampanoag Chief, To Be Reburied

Apr 18, 2017

Wampanoag Chief, Massasoit’s first meeting with Mayfair pilgrims at Plymouth Colony. The chief took an unprecedented step in signing a treaty with the pilgrims in 1621 that he supported until his death.

Excitement Mounts As NASA Tests Tech On Chilean Lake To Land Spacecraft On Titan

Apr 17, 2017

TiME is being tested on a Chilean lake to float on methane-ethane filled lakes and seas on Titan. NASA’s initiative is a step towards landing on Titan’s methane seas and finding life.

Scientists Chart Humpback Whales’ Movements In South Pacific By Tagging

Apr 17, 2017

A total of 47 humpback whales have been tagged by scientists to track their movements in breeding areas. This initiative will help in understanding their movement pattern and protecting them.

7-Year-Old Discovery Of Fossil Identified As A New Species Of Prehistoric Sea Creature

Apr 16, 2017

An elk hunter discovers a fossilized prehistoric sea creature that existed 70 million years ago. It belonged to the group of elasmosaurs found elsewhere, but turned out to be a never-before-discovered species.