03/10/2024

This Week’s Fascinating Science

Dear Reader,

King Tut’s central scarab was a beautiful piece that was probably used for religious purposes and decoration. But did you know part of the gemstone came from a meteorite that exploded in the sand? What a cosmic twist. Read more about it below!

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• This Andean Stonehenge was a place for ceremony and ritual
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King Tut’s Central Scarab May Have a Cosmic Connection

A wonder to behold, jewelers likely made the scarab from space debris. Learn the significance of scarabs in ancient Egyptian culture.

Preceding the Inca, This Andean ‘Stonehenge’ Was a Space for Ceremony and Ritual

Ritual circles — like the ancient stone plaza found in Peru’s Cajamarca Valley — date back as far as 5,000 years ago. Researchers are digging into these sites to learn more about the Andean cultures that created them.

Is Gunung Padang the Oldest Pyramid in the World?

Is Gunung Padang the oldest pyramid in the world? Learn about its initial discovery and why researchers still heavily debate its age.

Humans Could be Prone to Laziness, But We’ll Put in Effort for a High Reward

What makes us lazy? Find out how laziness could be a whole new take on “working smarter not harder.”

What Are the Symptoms of Stiff Person Syndrome?

Stiff person syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that causes muscle stiffness and spasms. Find out more about diagnosis and treatment options.

Ancient Humans May Have Built a Resistance to Malaria

A mutation in DNA against malaria likely occurred when farming became common in the Eastern Arabia region.

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