Science
August 2, 2023

Scientists Thaw and Revive 46,000-Year-Old Roundworm

The Siberian permafrost is fertile ground for finding—and reviving—prehistoric life, from plants to animals to small microorganisms. A new article study in PLOS Genetics touches on something even more remarkable. In this case, not only were scientists able to find and revive 46,000-year-old roundworms, but they were also able to have them reproduce. The prehistoric roundworms were previously unknown and have been dubbed Panagrolaimus kolymaensis by researchers.

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Renaissance Art
August 2, 2023

16th-Century Pop-Up Book With Movable Parts Told Fortune and Horoscopes During the Renaissance

Astrology may seem frivolous to some today, but it figured heavily into world views during the Renaissance. The stars could have a powerful impact on one's life, including predicting your future. Among the prominent European astrologers was Leonhard Thurneisser, a physician, alchemist, and astrologer who employed his gifts in the court of a German prince.

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