Ancient hangover cure? This ring may have been used to avoid effects of drinking too much Posted on November 10, 2021 by roilaohe Could a ring be better for a hangover than black coffee? Researchers discovered a ring in Israel that may have been used to ward off hangovers. Ancient hangover cure? This ring may have been used to avoid effects of drinking too much
Long before hermit crabs, the ancient penis worm used shells to defend itself, new study says Posted on November 9, 2021 by roilaohe Fossils suggest priapulan worms, or penis worms, were using old shells as a means of self defense, millions of years before the hermit crab existed. Long before hermit crabs, the ancient penis worm used shells to defend itself, new study says
A Wisconsin archaeologist was scuba diving for fun. She found a sunken 1,200-year-old canoe. Posted on November 9, 2021 by roilaohe A 1,200-year-old canoe lifted from bottom of Lake Mendota is the oldest fully intact watercraft in Wisconsin. A Wisconsin archaeologist was scuba diving for fun. She found a sunken 1,200-year-old canoe.
Fire in hospital in central India kills four babies, investigation underway Posted on November 9, 2021 by roilaohe A fire in a hospital in central India killed four newborns while medical staff were able to save 36 infants. Officials said they’re investigating. Fire in hospital in central India kills four babies, investigation underway
What can help fight climate change? More whale poop, study suggests Posted on November 8, 2021 by roilaohe Whales are actually eating a lot more than previously thought, meaning they are also pooping more. But that’s a good thing for the ocean. What can help fight climate change? More whale poop, study suggests
Fossil remains of a hominid child who died 250,000 years ago discovered in South Africa Posted on November 8, 2021 by roilaohe Researchers discovered the remains in the Rising Star Cave at the Cradle of Humankind in South Africa. Fossil remains of a hominid child who died 250,000 years ago discovered in South Africa
Oil tanker explodes in Sierra Leone, killing at least 92 and injures dozens more Posted on November 6, 2021 by roilaohe After a bus struck an oil tanker, 92 were killed in the later explosion. Another 30 severely burned victims are not expected to survive. Oil tanker explodes in Sierra Leone, killing at least 92 and injures dozens more
Why Puerto Ricans are leaving the island for mainland Posted on November 5, 2021 by roilaohe Why Puerto Ricans are leaving the island for mainland
Researchers say they finally know why slabs of glass litter this desert: An ancient, exploding comet Posted on November 5, 2021 by roilaohe Glass slabs cover parts of the the Atacama Desert in Chile. A new study says they’re the result of a comet explosion some 12,000 years ago. Researchers say they finally know why slabs of glass litter this desert: An ancient, exploding comet
One of the harshest deserts in the world may help us avoid climate famine Posted on November 5, 2021 by roilaohe A genetic goldmine of plants in a Chilean desert can help us prevent food insecurity in the future. The study was published as leaders met for COP26 One of the harshest deserts in the world may help us avoid climate famine