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A cultured meat company has produced a mammoth meatball using mammoth DNA, thus reviving the flash of the long-extinct animals. Image credit: Aico Lind/Vow Numerous companies are currently developing alternatives to conventional meat, including chicken, pork, and beef. But there is a firm called Vow Food that aims to utilize a combination of cells from atypical species to produce innovative types of meat – including mammoth meat. The company worked together with Professor Ernst Wolvetang from the Australian Institute for Bioengineering at the University of Queensland to create mammoth muscle protein so that it could then be made into meatballs,…

Imagine this. You are fishing on your 62-foot charter vessel in Alaska when you see 4 deer swimming towards your boat. What do you do? (Read full story below) Tom Satre, the captain of the vessel, slowed down his boat and began to watch the group of four juvenile Sitka black-tailed deer. “They swam right toward the boat,” he said. “Then, they started to circle the boat. They were looking up and looked like they needed help.” Satre said this was the first time he saw deer in this much distress. The poor souls were foaming at the mouth, unable…

These peaceful little guys (who are the largest rodents in the world) are called capybaras, and they get along extremely well with literally every other animal species. Including humans. How come? Well, it certainly doesn’t have to do with the fact that they eat their own waste. No, what it probably has to do with is their incredible inner peace. Just look at this. And indeed, the photo/video evidence of the capybara’s friendliness towards other animals is more than convincing. Apparently, all domestic and wild animals (including crocodiles!) seem to be happily hanging out with this friendly creature that looks…

Snakes are well-known for swallowing their prey whole, but this unlucky little serpent’s fortune appears to have turned. Image credit: Julie-Anne O’Neill Photographer Julie-Anne O’Neill has claimed credit for the image, in a Google+ post in November 2016. She wrote there that this image of an Australian green tree frog eating a brown snake was taken at night with a Canon EOS 550D. However, as the image has been seen online prior to her post, her claim cannot be confirmed. O’Neill adds: “Previous to the capture, I had been led to believe that they ate only insects. The Australian Brown Snake is…

Un antiguo sarcófago de madera egipcio llamado “ataúd verde” ha sido devuelto a su hogar legítimo por las autoridades estadounidenses, según funcionarios egipcios. El sarcófago había sido exhibido en el Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Houston y fue repatriado después de que se descubriera que había sido saqueado de una tumba antigua en Egipto y vendido ilegalmente en Estados Unidos. El “ataúd verde” Según la BBC, el ataúd funerario, que mide 2,9 m (9,5 pies) de largo, se remonta al período dinástico tardío del 664 a. C., al 332 a. C. Este fue el último gobierno faraónico nativo egipcio antes de…

Los arqueólogos han descubierto recientemente los restos de un hombre con cadenas de hierro en el sitio arqueológico de Khirbat el-Masani en el norte de Jerusalén. Los restos tienen 1500 años y son los de un monje bizantino. Khirbat el Masani es una ruina ubicada en Cisjordania. Previamente, los arqueólogos de la Autoridad de Antigüedades de Israel habían descubierto una iglesia tri-ápsida de la era bizantina en el sitio, informa Heritage Daily. La iglesia formaba parte de un monasterio que también albergaba una casa de descanso para peregrinos viajeros. Construida con sillares de piedra caliza, piedra finamente tallada en escuadra, se cree que…

Los arqueólogos en el sur de Egipto han descubierto una estatua de esfinge en miniatura notable, luciendo una característica rara de una cara sonriente con dos hoyuelos. El artefacto se encontró cerca del Templo de Hathor en una tumba de dos niveles y se cree que representa potencialmente al emperador romano Claudio, lo que lo convierte en un hallazgo significativo. La inusual expresión sonriente de la esfinge no se encuentra típicamente en el arte egipcio antiguo, lo que se suma a la intriga y el misterio que rodea el descubrimiento. Además, los investigadores también encontraron una estela romana (losa de piedra) escrita…

Las firmas esqueléticas únicas identificadas en cuerpos de 5.000 años de antigüedad de la actual Hungría, Rumania y Bulgaria proporcionan la evidencia más antigua de equitación jamás descubierta. Un equipo de investigadores descubrió que alrededor del año 3000 antes de Cristo, las personas en el este de Europa sufrieron el “síndrome de la equitación”. El equipo, de la Universidad de Helsinki y Hartwick College en Nueva York, sacó sus conclusiones después de estudiar a más de “200 individuos Yamnaya” que se remontan al comienzo de la Edad del Bronce. A Hips Up revela a los ciclistas más veteranos Los investigadores descubrieron un grupo de antiguos…

Siglos después de que los primeros ataúdes de oro fueran llevados a Europa, las momias del antiguo Egipto aún capturan vívidamente la imaginación de la gente. Tal vez estamos asombrados por la grandeza de sus rituales y tradiciones. Pero los nuevos descubrimientos siguen desafiando la percepción de los científicos sobre estos ritos antiguos Como egiptólogo biomédico, estudio momias para aprender sobre la vida en poblaciones antiguas. Durante los últimos 10 años, he visto un gran cambio en nuestra comprensión de cómo, por qué y cuándo se crearon las momias. Esto ha sido impulsado principalmente por nuevos descubrimientos científicos. Aquí hay…

Los arqueólogos en Perú han descubierto un sitio de templo monumental donde descubrieron entierros humanos únicos envueltos en telas impresas con extraños diseños zoomorfos. Estos paquetes contienen los restos de personas fallecidas, así como varias ofrendas y pertenencias personales envueltas en múltiples capas de textiles, a menudo con diseños y patrones intrincados. Encontrados en tumbas y cuevas, muchos fardos funerarios se han conservado durante cientos o incluso miles de años. Entierros antiguos de alto estatus PAP informa que dentro de uno de los túmulos funerarios, los arqueólogos identificaron los restos envueltos de un niño cuyo cráneo fue “intencionalmente deformado”. Envuelto en una tela…

1. The Sedona Heritage Museum This museum centers on the mid-1870s when the first settlers arrived here. Supported by the local Historical Society, it’s found in the Jordan family home which harkens back to that era. The museum covers the early days when people farmed mainly for their own families and a single creek irrigated the entire area. It also focuses on the development and disappearance of the local fruit trade. Finally, visitors also get to learn about how Hollywood shot so many western movies there back in the old days. 22. Devil’s Bridge Trail Devil’s Bridge is a remarkable…

Imagine being caught in traffic or a boring commute for long. Driving around familiar everyday places can feel like an exhausting routine. How about experiencing amazingly beautiful roads featuring stunning vistas that keep you going? How about witnessing roads that make driving through them pleasurable? Technology, innovation and globalization have made it possible to drive on awesome roads and terrains. Here are 12 of the most stunning roads that will make your journey not just pleasant but exciting. 1. Route 163, United States of America Apart from the more famous cross country Route 66, this is probably one the nation’s…

There are some questions that may never be answered. Even today, archaeologists and other researchers are unable to solve the mysteries left behind by some previous people. Indeed, here are 22 mysterious monuments from ancient civilizations. The Pyramids of Giza Located in Cairo, Egyptologists still can only speculate about this 4,500-year-old burial complex. How could ancient architects assemble these specific structures as high as 149 meters (459 feet)? How could millions of stone blocks weighing several tons even be moved several kilometers in the first place? How the builders could be so precise with such rudimentary tools remains a mystery to this day. Pyramids…

Botanical gardens are often places where one can see rare plants.  They can also be calming places of beauty that can breathe real life into otherwise sterile urban areas.  Here are the world’s nine most beautiful botanical gardens. 1.  Jardim Botânico, Brazil The Jardim  Botânico can be found at the base of Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro.  There under the ever-watching eyes of Christ the Redeemer, this botanical garden covers an area of 140 hectares (or almost 346 acres).  There you can see more than 6,500 different species of plants. Portugal’s King John VI founded this place in 1808.…

1. La Palma, Canary Islands This place is most famous for its sunny beaches. The climate draws millions of tourists annually. Ah, but if you travel deeper into the island of La Palma, you will discover a series of underground tunnels. These tunnels were dug into the mountains in order to ensure that the water could reach both the agriculture and the forests at the lower elevations. You’ll discover unique views and an aspect of nature you’ve not previously experienced. 2. Supai, Arizona, USA Photo By: @tara1393_ Yes, believe it or not, there’s a small town at the bottom of…

1 You want to go on a vacation yet don’t want to a blow a fortune? Want to save big on food, airfare, accommodation and sightseeing without compromising on enjoying a memorable holiday? Hey, how about inexpensive beer and cheap hostels? There are plenty of places off the hackneyed tourist path where you can enjoy unforgettable travel experiences. These places are relatively inexpensive, offer varied experiences and more value for the traveler’s money in 2017. Here are our picks for the year’s most value for money offering destinations. Get your backpacks ready 2Portugal There are lots of urban and day…

When full term is exactly 41 weeks and 5 days Lisa, from the Santa Cruz Mountains, wants nothing more than to start labor and her plans for a water birth to proceed and perhaps to see her wish. her a birth caul come true. Eight hours into active labor, and after just 30 minutes of pushing, baby Juniper was born still in the amniotic sac! Check out these breathtaking photos of Lisa’s birth, taken by Santa Cruz Birth Photography. During the birth of Juniper, Lisa, who was supported by her husband Stephen, 42, her daughter Finley, 2, and a midwife,…

Typically, a pregnancy lasts between 37 and 41 weeks before giving birth. As a result, when Jade Ewoldt gave birth to twin daughters in November of last year at just 22 weeks’ gestation, medical professionals didn’t think they had much of a chance of surviving. It is uncommon for infants born after 22 weeks to survive, according to Dr. Jonathan Klein, a neonatologist and medical director at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital where the twins were born. “The survival rate is 10% nationwide. Additionally, the survival rate for twins is even lower. According to the Associated Press, Keeley James…

A baby girl who was born with a rare disease of the organs outside the body and is now six months old celebrated her first Christmas with her joyful parents. When Hannah and Simon Cox learned they were expecting their first child, they were ecstatic. Their joy, however, was short-lived as an ultrasound performed three months into their pregnancy revealed that their fetus had a catastrophic birth defect called a large umbilical hernia, which causes vital organs to develop outside of the child’s body. One out of every five infants did not survive, they were informed. But despite their differences,…

Have you ever seen honeycomb as beautiful as this? Image credit: National Trust Who needs more evidence that bees are artists than these incredible photographs of heart-shaped natural honeycombs? This may seem like an unusual sight at first, but that’s because most of us are used to beekeepers placing rectangular frames within boxes to serve as hives. The bees then deposit their honey and build a comb directly onto the frames, which can be easily taken out and harvested by the beekeeper. But when not forced into frames, bees will use as much space as they have to store honey.…

Alexander Semenov is a Russian marine biologist who specializes in invertebrates and often dives in harsh conditions. He is also a professional photographer mostly interested in scientific macrophotography in natural environments. During one of his recent dives under the ice in the White Sea in Russia, Semenov recorded a rarely seen creature known as the sea angel. The high-quality footage reveals the tiny sea slug’s ethereal beauty as well as Semenov’s incredible camera skills. Video credit: Alexander Semenov Semenov shared the following information about sea angels: “Sea angels are beautiful and mysterious creatures. These cold-water pteropod mollusks are among the…

A 36-foot-long whale (yes, a whale) was recently discovered in Brazil’s remote jungle, miles from its natural habitat, when scavenging vultures alerted local officials with their screeching. Image credit: Bicho D’agua Institute/Facebook It’s no news that the Amazon rainforest teems with life, but one recent discovery left even seasoned wildlife experts and biologists baffled. In the undergrowth of Brazil’s Marajó Island, they found nothing less than the carcass of a 10-ton humpback whale. Preliminary theories suggest that the whale washed ashore during a storm or that it was already dead when rising tides carried it on land. However, scientists are…

Las tumbas recién descubiertas del antiguo Egipto en Saqqara incluyen los entierros de un supervisor del templo, un artista del tesoro real y un individuo desconocido. Comentarios (0) Este es el mayor relieve encontrado en la tumba de Panehsy en Saqqara. (Crédito de la imagen: © Leiden Turin Expedition to Saqqara) Los arqueólogos en Egipto han descubierto varias tumbas y capillas que datan de hace unos 3.300 años en un antiguo cementerio en el sitio de Saqqara. La tumba más grande pertenecía a un hombre llamado “Panehsy” que era el “supervisor del templo de Amón”, Lara Weiss.(se abre en una pestaña nueva),…

Un nuevo análisis de una “sirena” momificada encontrada en un templo japonés ha revelado exactamente de qué está hecha, y no es lo que pensaban los científicos. Comentarios (3) Una foto de la “sirena” cuando se exhibió para los periodistas en febrero de 2022.(Crédito de la imagen: El Asahi Shimbun) Una “sirena” momificada de siglos de antigüedad que los científicos revelaron recientemente como una horrible muñeca con partes de animales es incluso más rara de lo que se pensaba, según muestran nuevos hallazgos. En 2022, los investigadores descubrieron a la sirena , que mide alrededor de 30,5 centímetros (12 pulgadas) de…