11-Year-Old Boy Stumbles Upon 2,500-Year-Old Fertility Amulet In Israel
11-year-old Zvi Ben-David happened upon a 2,500-year-old fertility amulet in Israel.
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A New 'Super Earth' Has Been Discovered Near One of Our Galaxy's Oldest Stars
The planet, TOI-561b, is about 50 percent larger than Earth but requires less than half a day to orbit its star.
Meteorite That Could Hold Secrets of Solar System Hits Family's Driveway-They Thought it was Charcoal From Grill
The Wilcock family, living in Gloucestershire, England, thought they found coal lumps in their driveway. It was meteorites.
Archaeologists in Egypt have Unearthed the World's Oldest Known Beer Factory, Thought to Date Back 5,000 Years
Thought to reach back to 5000 BCE, archaeologists have unearthed what's being called the world's oldest beer factory, in Abydos.
Struggling Thai Fisherman Finds Rare Melo Pearl Worth $320,000 While Walking on Beach
A super rare, $300,000 Melo pearl was found by struggling Thai fisherman Hatchai Niyomdecha on the beach in January.
Amateur Treasure Hunter Unearths Missing Centerpiece of Henry VIII's Crown - And It's Worth Millions
Kevin Duckett has found the centerpiece of Henry VIII's crown in a field while treasure hunting, and it's worth nearly $3 million.
This May Be Earth's Oldest Rock - But it Was Collected on The Moon
Scientists looking at strange minerals on a moon rock realized it was likely made here on Earth-suddenly making it the oldest rock known.
She was Demoted, Doubted and Rejected But Now Her Work is the Basis of the Covid-19 Vaccine
The Hungarian chemist Katalin Karikó is being talked about for the Nobel Prize through her work on the mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine.
Stunning Heart-Shaped Amethyst Geode Discovered by Miners in Uruguay - And it's Now For Sale
A natural heart-shaped amethyst crystal geode was found inside a large rock in Uruguay-a once in a lifetime discovery.
Geologist Finds Rare Formation Inside Rock That Looks Exactly Like Cookie Monster on Sesame Street - LOOK
Geologists have found a rare formation inside a rock that looks just like the Cookie Monster character from Sesame Street.
Scientists May Have Detected the 'Hum' of the Universe That Could Change Astronomy Forever
Scientists may have just detected the effects of the gravitational wave background, a universal force caused by supermassive black holes.
The World's Oldest Known Cave Painting Has Been Discovered in Indonesia
On the Indonesia island of Sulawesi, the oldest known cave painting has been discovered, depicting a Sulawesi warty pig next to handprints.
Top 10 Species Discovered in 2020 Include a Harry Potter Snake and Desert-Dwelling Broccoli
Hailing from 6 conintents and the depths of the ocean, scientists discovered a lot of new species in 2020. Here are our top 10.
For the First Time, Researchers Make Plants That Glow Sustainably-And They Could One Day Light Up Our Homes
Thanks to a gene found in mushrooms, scientists have discovered how to make plants bioluminescent for the duration of their leafy lifetimes.
Geophysicists Confirm Plato's Theory-the Earth Is Made of Cubes
Geophysicists at the University of Pennsylvania have determined that the early Greek philosopher Plato was right-the Earth is made of cubes.
Largest Anglo-Saxon Gold Coin Hoard Discovered in English Field
The largest Anglo-Saxon gold hoard ever discovered has been declared treasure, and reveals the wealth of East Anglia during the 7th century.
Almost 500 New Mesoamerican Structures Discovered By Using Lasers
In the Olmec region of southern Mexico, researchers using laser mapping surveys found 478 foundational structures, many for the first time.
A Lost Sunken City of Gold and Jewels Found in the Mud of Indonesian River
After divers began pulling gold out of the Musi River under Indonesian town of Palembang, archaeologists think it's the legendary Svirijaya.
Anti-Cancer Drug Derived From Himalayan Plant Clears Early Clinical Trials
A chemotherapy drug derived from Himalayan fungus has 40 times greater potency for killing cancer cells than its parent compound.
Diver Finds 900-Year-old Sword Wielded in the Crusades Off the Coast of Ancient Israeli Town (LOOK)
Diving off the coast of Atlit, Israel, a man found a 900-year old sword belonging to a knight who fought during the 11th century crusades.
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