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Why Climate Change Means Certain Death For Many Turtles

Though three feet of water may not mean much to humans, to turtles and other aquatic life, the change could be catastrophic.

By Katie Serena • Apr 4, 2018

Why Climate Change Means Certain Death For Many Turtles

Though three feet of water may not mean much to humans, to turtles and other aquatic life, the change could be catastrophic.

By Katie Serena • April 4, 2018

Some West Africans Have DNA Not Linked To Any Known Human Ancestor

Using a new method, researchers found mysterious "ghost" DNA in West African Yoruba population.

By Kara Goldfarb • Apr 3, 2018

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Some West Africans Have DNA Not Linked To Any Known Human Ancestor

Using a new method, researchers found mysterious "ghost" DNA in West African Yoruba population.

By Kara Goldfarb • April 3, 2018

This Week In History News, Mar. 25 – 31

Lost Amazon settlement uncovered, 2,200-year-old wine found, remains of child sacrifice in Peru unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 30, 2018

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This Week In History News, Mar. 25 – 31

Lost Amazon settlement uncovered, 2,200-year-old wine found, remains of child sacrifice in Peru unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • March 30, 2018

The Parkland Shooter Is Getting Fan Mail From Teenage Girls, Including Nudes

Teenagers and adults from around the country have been voicing their support for the shooter online and through macabre fan mail.

By Katie Serena • Mar 30, 2018

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The Parkland Shooter Is Getting Fan Mail From Teenage Girls, Including Nudes

Teenagers and adults from around the country have been voicing their support for the shooter online and through macabre fan mail.

By Katie Serena • March 30, 2018

This Rare Star Explosion Puts Most Supernovae To Shame — And NASA Captured It

NASA's Kepler space telescope captured the wild explosion of a unique kind of dying star, gaining insight into this mysterious sort of supernova.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 27, 2018

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This Rare Star Explosion Puts Most Supernovae To Shame — And NASA Captured It

NASA's Kepler space telescope captured the wild explosion of a unique kind of dying star, gaining insight into this mysterious sort of supernova.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 27, 2018

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Is Now Three Times The Size Of France

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now 16 times larger than previously expected, making it roughly three times the size of France.

By Katie Serena • Mar 23, 2018

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Is Now Three Times The Size Of France

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now 16 times larger than previously expected, making it roughly three times the size of France.

By Katie Serena • March 23, 2018

At 2,200 Years Old, Archeologists May Have Found The Oldest, Non-Evaporated Wine

A research team in China found 10 fluid ounces of preserved rice wine. Turns out, it's pretty similar to the stuff we drink today.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 23, 2018

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At 2,200 Years Old, Archeologists May Have Found The Oldest, Non-Evaporated Wine

A research team in China found 10 fluid ounces of preserved rice wine. Turns out, it's pretty similar to the stuff we drink today.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 23, 2018

Woman Dies After Letting Bees Sting Her During Homeopathic Acupuncture

A woman who sought a treatment for stress and muscle tension that involved being stung by bees has died after an allergic reaction.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 21, 2018

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Woman Dies After Letting Bees Sting Her During Homeopathic Acupuncture

A woman who sought a treatment for stress and muscle tension that involved being stung by bees has died after an allergic reaction.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 21, 2018

Jury Finds Man Guilty Of Teaching Pug Nazi Salute [VIDEO]

The video shows the dog responding to "grossly offensive" terms, an act which YouTube claimed was "clearly comedic."

By Katie Serena • Mar 21, 2018

Jury Finds Man Guilty Of Teaching Pug Nazi Salute [VIDEO]

The video shows the dog responding to "grossly offensive" terms, an act which YouTube claimed was "clearly comedic."

By Katie Serena • March 21, 2018

Our Ancestors Interbred With The Mysterious Race Of Denisovans, New Study Reveals

This discovery has rewritten much of what we thought we knew about human history.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 17, 2018

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Our Ancestors Interbred With The Mysterious Race Of Denisovans, New Study Reveals

This discovery has rewritten much of what we thought we knew about human history.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 17, 2018

Astronaut’s DNA Is No Longer Identical To Twin’s After Year In Space

NASA knew that there would likely be changes in Scott Kelly's DNA, but they had no idea how extensive, or long-lasting they would be.

By Katie Serena • Mar 15, 2018

Astronaut’s DNA Is No Longer Identical To Twin’s After Year In Space

NASA knew that there would likely be changes in Scott Kelly's DNA, but they had no idea how extensive, or long-lasting they would be.

By Katie Serena • March 15, 2018