Cannabis Use for Psychoactive Purposes May Date Back 2,800 Years, Study Suggests
Archaeologists discovered evidence of ancient cannabis consumption at a Siberian tomb, potentially pushing back the timeline of its use by centuries.
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Volcanic Collapse Could Trigger US East Coast 'Megatsunami' in Hours, Scientist Warns
A volcanologist suggests a flank collapse at Spain's Cumbre Vieja could generate waves capable of reaching Florida within nine hours.
911 Calls Reveal Gruesome Details of Florida Mother's Alligator Attack
Panicked emergency calls recount the moments a 58-year-old woman lost an arm and a finger to an alligator while kayaking.
Volcano Collapse in Spain Could Trigger 'Megatsunami' on US East Coast, Scientist Warns
A volcanologist suggests a massive flank collapse at Spain's Cumbre Vieja volcano could generate waves reaching Florida within hours.
Consciousness May Persist After Brain Activity Ceases, New Paper Suggests
A researcher proposes that vivid near-death experiences lend credence to the idea that the mind can exist independently of the brain.
Brooklyn Entrepreneurs Develop NASA Robots to Aid Space Colonization
Icarus Robotics is creating autonomous machines to handle manual labor on the ISS, freeing up astronauts for research and paving the way for future lunar and Martian missions.
Consciousness May Persist After Brain Death, New Paper Suggests
A researcher proposes that vivid near-death experiences may indicate that the mind can exist independently of brain activity.
Wild Boars Form Defensive Circle Around Piglets to Ward Off Wolves
Rare camera-trap footage captured a striking display of animal behavior in a Tuscan nature reserve.
US Rocket Firm Leap Eyes Scottish Spaceport for International Launch Site
Colorado-based company is considering the mothballed Sutherland Spaceport as its first base outside the United States.