Christian Ashford 
Have you ever played any game before and decided who should go first, based on a coin toss? This is probably because most people believe that flipping a coin has a 50/50 probability, with heads and tails having equal chances. However, a new study set to prove that idea false found something surprising. By flipping … Read more
T. rex, or Tyrannosaurus rex, is often dubbed the king of the Mesozoic Era when the dinosaurs roamed and ruled the Earth, about 252 to 66 million years ago. It is one of the most dominant species during its time, so much so that its name was just a translation of “tyrant lizard king”. Which is … Read more
For decades, the Bermuda Triangle has been the source of a great mystery of ship and aircraft disappearances. The area, located in a region of the western North Atlantic Ocean, has gained a reputation for having countless unsolved and unexplained events. However, recently, we have not heard any more cases that are attributed to the mysterious … Read more
Octopuses are known to be one of the most intelligent creatures on this planet. They have 3 hearts, 8 arms, and are capable of recognizing individuals. Their cognitive features include problem-solving skills, the ability to use tools, and even exhibiting their unique personalities. However, one study published at Plos One showed that female octopuses have … Read more
The Titanic was the biggest ship during its time, and when it sank back in 1912, some people questioned why it did not implode like a submarine would. Today, scientists and experts explain that the answer is simple. It is also the same reason why its wreckage and other boats that plunged to the bottom … Read more
Humans and apes shared a common ancestor that lived a few million years ago. But what happened during all that time, for our species to diverge and go on their separate evolutionary paths? One of the leading and new theories that answers this question is the open savanna hypothesis. It states that our early ancestors … Read more
One of the most widely accepted theories about modern humans’ origin is the Out of Africa hypothesis. It states that Homo sapiens evolved from Africa, and then about 50,000 to 70,000 years ago, migrated to the rest of the world, outcompeting earlier hominins like Neanderthals and Denisovans. However, there is fossil and archaeological evidence that … Read more
Neanderthals were believed to have existed between 400,000 years and 40,000 years ago. Which means they have walked on this planet longer than modern humans, but scientists didn’t really think they were capable of advanced resource intensification until a ‘fat factory’ was discovered in Germany. In other words, researchers discovered that neanderthals were processing the … Read more
Neanderthals are believed to be skilled and active hunters during their time here on Earth. Evidence also suggests they were able to hunt various-sized animals, from the huge mammoths to deer and bison. Just like the modern human species, Neanderthals also used spears and other tools to gather their food and resources. However, scientists are … Read more
Recent climate research suggests that future El Niño may soon become almost all extreme or at least significantly stronger than we are used to. El Niño refers to a climate pattern that is part of ENSO or El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a larger cycle that includes what’s called La Niña, or the cooling phase, and … Read more
