Science

(via Atlas Obscura) Here’s why it’s really, really hard to count how many of the apex predators once stalked Earth’s

(via Amusing Planet) Lomatia tasmanica, commonly known as King’s lomatia or King’s Holly, is an unusual plant. It bears flowers,

(via Smithsonian) Genome sequencing shows some individuals share family ties with surprising populations, and all boast plenty of Neanderthal relatives

(via Atlas Obscura) According to one scientist, geography and weather make it the “Rainbow Capital of the World.”

(via Smithsonian) While in orbit, the adaptable muscle doesn’t need to combat gravity to pump blood

(via Amusing Planet) Behind a glass enclosure at the Mutter Museum of The College of Physicians in Philadelphia is a

(via Mental Floss) Caroline Herschel (1750–1848) was a German astronomer who made major contributions to science—though her work was often