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Phys.org reports that Mohammad Reza Eghdami of the University of Guilan and his colleagues examined the poorly preserved remains of a man unearthed in northwestern Iran at the Liyarsangbon Cemetery site. The 77 Parthian burials there have been dated to between 247 B.C. and A.D. 224. The Parthians were known by the Romans for their skills in mounted warfare, archery, and metalworking, including the manufacturing of high-quality weapons. This man had been buried on his left side with his legs bent. A poorly-made pot containing the remains of a bird and traces of smoke was also discovered in the grave....

3I/ATLAS, as seen by the Gemini South observatory in August 2025 (Credit: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Shadow the Scientist). ============================================================================ Physicists have detected water activity during observations of the mysterious comet 3I/ATLAS, marking the first time hydroxyl gas, a chemical signature of water, has been detected from the interstellar visitor. Using NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, the Auburn University team determined 3I/ATLAS is releasing water at a rate of roughly 40 kilograms per second, comparable to a fire hose running at full blast, while positioned nearly three times farther from the Sun than Earth. What makes this finding particularly remarkable is the...

NATIONAL ANGEL FOOD CAKE DAY Get ready for a heavenly celebration! On October 10, we honor the lightest, airiest, and most ethereal dessert on the planet. It's National Angel Food Cake Day, a time to enjoy the wonderfully fluffy treat that's quite literally the "food of the angels." #AngelFoodCakeDay First popularized in the late 19th century, this American original got its name for a reason—one bite and you'll understand. It's pure, simple, and absolutely divine. Angel food cake is more than just a plain cake. It's a simple slice is heavenly on its own. A perfect canvas for a world...

Physicists discovered the secret to flawlessly creamy cacio e pepe, and it earned them the Ig Nobel Prize. Shutterstock A team of physicists won the Ig Nobel Prize for cracking the code to perfect cacio e pepe. Their clever study revealed how starch and temperature control can transform a lumpy sauce into creamy perfection, proving that great science sometimes starts with dinner. The Struggle for the Perfect Cacio e Pepe Cacio e pepe ranks among Italy’s most beloved pasta dishes, yet even (Italian) scientists struggle to achieve the smooth, creamy sauce it’s famous for. Fabrizio Olmeda, a physicist at...

It is not hyperbole to say President Donald Trump is the “Peace GOAT.” He’s ended more conflicts and saved more lives in the last nine months than any world leader has done in their entire lives, ever. But facts alone weren’t enough to sway the ultra-woke, insanely anti-Trump Norwegian Nobel Committee. They instead gave this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader who speaks out for democratic rights in her country. Not to diminish her efforts, but she hasn’t actually accomplished anything. Ever. She’s tried, but Venezuela remains a Marxist hellhole despite her strong influencer...

Shortly after the Nobel Peace Prize was announced on Friday, Norway - home of the independent Nobel Committee - is bracing for diplomatic fireworks for not awarding it to Donald Trump, according to users on social media. Many say that Norway must not only defend the committee's neutrality but also prepare for possible fallout, from fierce rhetoric to questions about Norway's international relations. Some reports say that Norway is readying itself to Trump's wrath. "Norway is bracing for Trump's reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize, stating that "US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or...

The University of Aberdeen announced that an incredibly rare carving depicting a human face was recently unearthed at the ancient hillfort site of East Lomond in Fife. The five-inch-long object was originally dismissed as insignificant, but closer examination by University of Aberdeen archaeologist Gordon Noble identified faint details, including two eyes, a nose, and even a small bit of hair, that resembled characters from medieval manuscripts. Noble believes that it may not be a depiction of just any ordinary figure but the portrait of an ancient Pict. The Picts were a somewhat mysterious people that inhabited parts of Scotland between...

Today, the adzuki bean (Vigna angularis) is cultivated throughout much of East Asia and appears prominently in a variety of dishes across many cultures. It is treasured not only for its nutritional value but for its ability to enrich soils. However, according to a statement released by Washington University in St. Louis (WashU), its cultural importance dates back much further than previously thought. WashU researchers and colleagues from Shandong University identified charred adzuki bean remains from the Xiaogao archaeological site in Shandong, China, that date to 8,000 to 9,000 years ago. These examples are at least 4,000 years older than...

Leif Erikson Day is observed on October 9 each year. This day honors the Norse explorer Leif Erikson, who is believed to have led the first European expedition to reach North America (outside Greenland), and celebrates his legacy of exploration, courage, and the contributions of Nordic heritage.

The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is 100 times larger in volume than the Amazon River and wraps completely around the frozen South Pole continent of Antarctica =========================================================== Scientists are warning of a potential global environmental catastrophe as a colossal ocean current, five times stronger than the Gulf Stream, risks collapsing. The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), which is 100 times larger in volume than the Amazon River, encircles the icy continent of Antarctica. Similar to the Gulf Stream that brings warm water across the North Atlantic to the UK, the ACC plays a crucial role in influencing weather systems and climate...

A small asteroid narrowly missed Earth over Antarctica, passing within the altitude of the International Space Station. Credit: Shutterstock ===================================================================== Asteroid 2025 TF zoomed over Antarctica just 266 miles above Earth, roughly the same height as the ISS. Detected only hours later, the 1–3 meter rock posed no threat but provided valuable data for astronomers. Close Encounter Over Antarctica In the early hours of October 1, Asteroid 2025 TF swept over Antarctica at 00:47:26 UTC ± 18 seconds, passing within just 428 ± 7 km (266 ± 4 miles) of Earth’s surface. That distance places it nearly at the same...

In a recent article, Emily Wood Hawley passionately remarks, “Marriage does not truly exist outside of what God established — a sacred union between one man and one woman for life — because the state cannot redefine an institution God ordained.” The redefinition Hawley is referring to is the Obergefell v. Hodges decision of 2015. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote the majority opinion which was handed down in a 5-4 vote stating that homosexual marriage was a Constitutionally legitimate right that belonged to all homosexuals in the USA. Justice Kennedy gave three reasons in SCOTUS’ landmark decision why homosexual marriage is...

Fifty years ago — Oct. 1, 1962 — the first black student was admitted to the University of Mississippi, a bastion of the Old South. The town of Oxford erupted. It took some 30,000 U.S. troops, federal marshals and national guardsmen to get James Meredith to class after a violent campus uprising. Two people were killed and more than 300 injured. Some historians say the integration of Ole Miss was the last battle of the Civil War. It was a high-stakes showdown between President Kennedy and Mississippi Gov. Ross Barnett. "I'm a Mississippi segregationist and I am proud of it,"...

Between 200 and 300 people participated in a demonstration in downtown Boston on Tuesday night after what began as a pro-Palestinian protest quickly turned into a riot. In total, 13 people were arrested after police say people in the group became violent toward police officers. The agitators also blocked an intersection, according to police. "When officers attempted to move the group to the sidewalk to allow emergency vehicles to pass, protesters surrounded police cruisers, kicked vehicle doors and resisted dispersal efforts. Several officers were assaulted during this period, including one struck in the face. Protesters also ignited smoke devices and...

According to a Phys.org report, large numbers of megafauna bones discovered at archaeological sites in three South American countries suggest that humans regularly consumed giant sloths and giant armadillos between 13,000 and 11,600 years ago. Luciano Prates of the National University of La Plata and his colleagues examined animal bones recovered from 20 archaeological sites across Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, and determined that more than 80 percent of them at 15 of the locations belonged to megafauna. It had been previously thought that Ice Age hunter-gatherers in the region hunted the large animals occasionally, but survived day to day by...

Mel Fisher spent 17 years searching for the legendary Spanish galleon, Nuestra Señora de Atocha, which sank in 1622 carrying vast treasures of gold, silver, and emeralds. Facing countless setbacks, legal battles, and personal losses, Fisher's persistence finally paid off in 1985 when his team discovered the shipwreck off the coast of Florida. The find was worth over $400 million, making it one of the greatest treasure discoveries in history. The Great 17 Year Hunt For The Lady Of Atocha's $400m Treasure | 50:12 Real History | 452K subscribers | 598,232 views | February 26, 2025

Even if all the spiffy new AI search tools insist otherwise. There is a constant harangue from left-wing politicians and complicit media that Trump and his administration are fascists and that MAGA, ICE, and anyone else they don’t like are Nazis. When you ask Gemini A.I., Duck A.I., and Wikipedia, “Is fascism right-wing?”, the answer is yes; fascism is considered right-wing. Co-pilot says yes, it is right-wing, and then says it has left-wing aspects as well, and then concludes that it is right-wing. What? A Wikipedia Overview via A.I. comes up with this: “Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian, and ultranationalist...

This spider is a bilateral gynandromorph specimen, a rare organism whose two halves of the body appear to express different sexual characteristics. Image courtesy of Varat Sivayyapram ================================================================ This pocket-sized new spider is rocking a unique look. Near perfectly split down the middle, its left legs are dark orange while its right is a whitish salt-and-pepper color. Remarkably, this is not just an aesthetic division: one side of the body is female and the other is male. Scientists at Chulalongkorn University and Ubon Ratchathani University were recently surveying a forested area of Phanom Thuan in Western Thailand, not far from...

There's evidence to suggest the ancient creature survived, at least for a little while, with two heads. Image courtesy of Bob Nicholls =================================================================== In 2006, a study published in the journal Biology Letters described a fossil unlike any ever seen before. It captured a prehistoric reptile that lived around 125 million years ago. That, in itself, wasn’t terribly surprising, but the fact that it had two heads really, really was. Bicephalism describes a quirk in animal development that results in an individual with two heads. We’ve seen remarkable examples of it in wild animals, such as this southern black racer...