Necklace Made of Defleshed Human Skull Discovered in Mayan Warrior Tomb

 Posted on July 3, 2023  |  5 minutes  |  946 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

Two trophy skulls, recently discovered by archaeologists in the jungles of Belize, may help shed light on the little-understood collapse of the once powerful Classic Maya civilization. The defleshed and painted human skulls, meant to be worn around the neck as pendants, were buried with a warrior over a thousand years ago at Pacbitun, a Maya city. They likely represent gruesome symbols of military might: war trophies made from the heads of defeated foes. [Read More]

Not My Kid: Parents Severely Underestimate Teens' Drug and Alcohol Use

 Posted on July 3, 2023  |  3 minutes  |  484 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

Few parents of teens who drink or smoke pot are aware of it, suggests a new study that also finds that most parents are concerned about substance abuse by teenagers and believe that more than half of 10th-graders drink alcohol (just not their own 10th-grader). Only 10 percent of parents think their own teens drank alcohol within the last year, and 5 percent believe their teens smoked marijuana in the last year, according to the latest poll by the University of Michigan's C. [Read More]

This Is the World's Last Male Northern White Rhino — and He's Sick

 Posted on July 3, 2023  |  3 minutes  |  457 words  |  Trudie Dory

The last male northern white rhinoceros is sick. Sudan, a 45-year-old rhino and the last male of his subspecies (Ceratotherium simum cottoni), is ailing in the wake of two infections on his back right leg, according to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the wildlife sanctuary in Kenya where the last three northern white rhinoceroses on the planet live. "At the advanced age of 45, his health has begun deteriorating, and his future is not looking bright," [Read More]

Trump announces Pence will be 'coronavirus czar'

 Posted on July 3, 2023  |  3 minutes  |  600 words  |  Trudie Dory

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday (Feb. 26) that Vice President Mike Pence will lead the country's response to the new coronavirus(opens in new tab). "I'm going to be putting our Vice President in charge," of the response, Trump said in a news briefing. Earlier in the week, lawmakers had called for the appointment of a "coronavirus czar" who would be in charge of the country's response, as was done in 2014 during the Ebola outbreak. [Read More]

Varicose Veins & Spider Veins: Causes & Treatment

 Posted on July 3, 2023  |  4 minutes  |  736 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

Varicose veins are spidery, swollen veins that bump out from beneath the skin. They are usually red or blue and typically appear on the legs, but can also be found in other parts of the body. Smaller varicose veins are called spider veins. Having varicose veins is common, and women develop them more often than men. They are usually harmless, but in some people, they can lead to serious problems, such as leg swelling and pain, blood clots and skin changes, according to the National Institutes of Health. [Read More]

YouTube's Maddie Moate Tells Kids: 'Get Curious!'

 Posted on July 3, 2023  |  3 minutes  |  587 words  |  Patria Henriques

In this series of articles, some of YouTube's most popular science channels take a turn in the spotlight. Their creators employ a range of techniques and styles, weaving together graphics, footage, animation, sound design, and a general curiosity about the world around them, exploring and sharing the unexpected and fascinating details of their unique science stories. Maddie Moate: Science for kids and familiesChildren are curious about the world around them — sometimes to the point of obsession — and why shouldn't they be? [Read More]

'Superfruits' May Bring Some Health Benefits

 Posted on July 2, 2023  |  3 minutes  |  530 words  |  Fernande Dalal

You may also see a lot of overstated marketing claims, but several studies have suggested some benefits to eating certain fruits. The bottom line is that superfruits are good for you, but so are all fruits. There is no magic pill (or fruit, in this case). For the best outcome, eat a balanced diet that includes three to five servings of fruit per day. Here are some of superfruit superstars to sprinkle into your diet: [Read More]

210 Mph! Electric Plane Beats Speed Record

 Posted on July 2, 2023  |  2 minutes  |  342 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

Electric engines have already demonstrated their power on the ground, in record-breaking cars such as the Tesla Model S. But now, they are taking to the skies, and one plane recently broke a speed record for electric-motor aircrafts. On March 23, the electric-powered Extra 330LE plane reached a record-setting top speed of about 209.7 mph (337.5 km/h), according to Siemens, the German company behind the motor. The World Air Sports Federation (FAI) recognized the flight as the fastest for an electric airplane with a takeoff weight of less than 1,000 kilograms (2,205 lbs. [Read More]

22 Ancient Shipwrecks Discovered Near Greek Island

 Posted on July 2, 2023  |  4 minutes  |  794 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

Shipwrecks were the stuff of lore around the craggy coasts of Fourni, a Greek archipelago close to Turkey in the eastern Aegean Sea. Generations of local fishermen and sponge divers had seen piles of ancient pottery collecting algae on the seafloor. Last month, a group of marine archaeologists finally investigated the waters, and their wealth of findings far exceeded expectations. During the very first dive of the expedition, the team found the remains of a late Roman-period wreck strewn with sea grass in shallow water. [Read More]

Amazing Rock Formations Around the World

 Posted on July 2, 2023  |  1 minutes  |  74 words  |  Fernande Dalal

Delicate ArchDelicate Arch in Arches National Park, Utah. The arch is seen here from a back view, taken at sunset. Delicate ArchAnother view of Delicate Arch, in Arches National Park. Pravcicka Brana ArchPravcicka Brana Arch is a symbol of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Czech Republic. Sandstone formations, VenezuelaSandstone formations at Churí tepui, in Canaima National Park Venezuela. Double O ArchDouble O Arch, in the Devil’s Garden section of Arches National Park, Utah. [Read More]