Archaeologists Unearth Treasure-Filled Tomb of the First Ruler in This Mayan Metropolis
A major breakthrough in Maya archaeology had been made down in Belize, as the royal tomb of a major city’s…
There’s a Salt Marsh on the East Coast Where You Can See More Than 250 Species of Birds
There are roughly 1,000 native bird species in the 50 States, and if you stand long enough on the walkways…
‘Love Conquers the Atlantic’–Newfoundland Couple’s Message in a Bottle Found in Ireland 13 Years Later
From the shores of Newfoundland to the shores of Ireland comes the story of two young lovers frozen in time…
Hearing the world’s wonders: project shares hundreds of audible gems
An online library offers free access to sounds from 270 Unesco world heritage sites The post Hearing the world’s wonders:…
Peru Debuts Discovery of Ancient City Dating Back 3,800 Years Ago and Ready for Visitors
Following eight years of excavations, research, and interpretation, a newly-discovered ancient settlement in Peru has been opened to visitors. First…
New Bamboo Plantations Are Healing Villages Choked by Toxic Ash from Coal Plants in India
In Western India, bamboo is being used to rejuvenate lands choked with ash from thermal power plants. One of the…
Common Bacteria Can Turn Plastic Bottles into the Painkiller Acetaminophen/Paracetamol
Scientists in Scotland recently engineered bacteria to be able to turn plastic into a precursor to the painkiller acetaminophen, also…
Three New Frog Species Discovered as Scientists Trek to Remote Peaks in the Andes Where No Roads Go
Three new types of frogs were discovered during off-road scientific expeditions in the remote cloud-shrouded peaks of the Andes. The…
Philadelphia Phillies’ New Service Dog is Instant Celebrity – And Will Support a Veteran After Training Camp
The Philadelphia Phillies just expanded their roster—adding a four-legged friend that’s arguably the cutest teammate in franchise history. Last week,…