Tag: origin of life

September 17, 2019 By Laura

Abiogenesis and the Origin of Life: Part 2

This is Part 2 of our short series, “Abiogenesis and the Origin of Life”. Read Part 1 HERE. How do…

Abiogenesis and the Origin of Life: Part 1

September 15, 2019 By Laura

Abiogenesis and the Origin of Life: Part 1

One of the greatest mysteries on Earth is the origin of life. Abiogenesis is the subject of biology and chemistry…

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Grim Discovery Adds New Chapter To The Incan Empire’s Story

November 12, 2019 By Clifford E

Grim Discovery Adds New Chapter To The Incan Empire’s Story

Scientists and archeologists in northern Chile have discovered several severed heads in what is thought to be an ancient Incan garbage dump. This, however, is not the most disturbing part...

A Speech Pathologist May Have Given Us The World’s First Talking Dog

November 12, 2019 By Clifford E

A Speech Pathologist May Have Given Us The World’s First Talking Dog

When you hear the words 'talking dog' you mind most likely jumps to famous cartoon dogs like Scooby-Doo, Courage, or even Blue from Blue's Clues. Believe it or not, talking...

After 30 Years Of Studies, This Scientist Thinks He Cracked The Code To A Long Relationship

November 12, 2019 By Clifford E

After 30 Years Of Studies, This Scientist Thinks He Cracked The Code To A Long Relationship

Everyone wants to have a life partner with a good sense of humor. A new study, however, shows that it’s not the sense of humor that matters, but the shared...

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Grim Discovery Adds New Chapter To The Incan Empire’s Story

November 12, 2019 By Clifford E

Grim Discovery Adds New Chapter To The Incan Empire’s Story

Scientists and archeologists in northern Chile have discovered several severed heads in what is thought to be an ancient Incan garbage dump. This, however, is not the most disturbing part...

A Speech Pathologist May Have Given Us The World’s First Talking Dog

November 12, 2019 By Clifford E

A Speech Pathologist May Have Given Us The World’s First Talking Dog

When you hear the words 'talking dog' you mind most likely jumps to famous cartoon dogs like Scooby-Doo, Courage, or even Blue from Blue's Clues. Believe it or not, talking...

After 30 Years Of Studies, This Scientist Thinks He Cracked The Code To A Long Relationship

November 12, 2019 By Clifford E

After 30 Years Of Studies, This Scientist Thinks He Cracked The Code To A Long Relationship

Everyone wants to have a life partner with a good sense of humor. A new study, however, shows that it’s not the sense of humor that matters, but the shared...

Clear Eye Scanner: Biometrics Identification

November 12, 2019 By Laura

Clear Eye Scanner: Biometrics Identification

Have you ever had the headache of going through security at the airport? Traveling is no longer like the 1980's where everyone would dress up and travel in style. Security...

6 More Amazing Optical Illusions

November 12, 2019 By Laura

6 More Amazing Optical Illusions

Back by popular demand, here are 6 of the best optical illusions we could find. If you'd like to share your own optical illusions with us, email us at relatively.interesting...

How big is the Universe?

November 12, 2019 By Laura

How big is the Universe?

Have you ever wondered how big the universe is? Maybe you've wondered how big Texas is compared to Pluto? Maybe you've wondered how big a single atom is compared to...

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