One of the most mysterious places in the world is Stonehenge. Why? Well, according to many stricken with a mad curiosity, Stonehenge is much more than a passing interest – it holds the secrets of connection. Much more than that – it is said that Stonehenge is a giant musical instrument.…
The assumption that people in ancient times may have had contacts with alien visitors seems to have found another evidence. Indian researchers discovered petroglyphs (images carved on rocks) which seem to depict humanoids with obscure faces and an object that looks like a spaceship. They are estimated to be about…
Science in 2013 played a more important role than ever. At the same time, many intriguing discoveries were made. Here is a list of five major scientific discoveries according to the magazine National Geographic. 1. Space has become more ‘crowded’ In 2013, researchers from the California Institute of Technology suggested…
The discovery of the Higgs boson has become a major scientific achievement of the year 2012, according to the journal Science. The discovery of the Higgs boson, deciphering of the Denisovans genome, Curiosity landing on Mars, and artificial limbs controlled by the brain signals are on the list of major…
The history of human evolution might be rewritten once again, after the discovery of fossils in East Africa. It turns out that another distinct species of human ancestor, Homo rudolfensis (or simply "1470"), lived from 1.78 million to 1.95 million years ago along with already known ancestors, Homo habilis and…
Some discoveries shed more light on the events of the past, while some others baffle scientists and raise new questions about the history of humankind. Here are five of the most puzzling and unsolved enigmas in the world. Yet, recent studies have provided a plausible explanation for some of these…
Buried at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean and dating back to 65 million years, lies the remnants of a city. Could this be the lost city of Atlantis? The lost city of Atlantis brings to mind things of fantasy, doesn't it? Disney portrays Atlantis as the home for mermaids and sea…
Nowadays, everyone talks about the end of the world, allegedly predicted by the Mayan civilization. According to certain interpretations of the famous Mayan calendar, at the end of December 2012, the current cycle or the “Era of the Fifth Sun” will end, and a new era will come, followed by…
