An international team of scientists has described the largest known representative of worm-like lizards that lived 50 million years ago. This creature, measuring over a meter in length, possessed powerful jaws capable of crushing snail shells.
The secret of the "crazy" cucumber and a controversial project to save Antarctica: today's top news highlights.
Top news for November 27: Scientists have described the largest lizard, unveiled the mystery of the "mad" cucumber, and discovered the true origins of Armenians.
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The Largest Worm-Like Lizard from 50 Million Years Ago Discovered
Scientists Unravel the Long-Standing Mystery of the "Mad" Cucumber's Explosive Seeds
Researchers have thoroughly examined Ecballium elaterium, which translates to "mad cucumber." The plant ejects its seeds up to 10 meters away due to pressure buildup within the fruits. This unique mechanism was studied using high-speed videography, capturing 8600 frames per second. The mechanism turned out to be more complex than previously thought.
Secrets of the Depths: A Ship Sunken Off the Coast of Kenya May Have Belonged to Vasco da Gama
A ship has been discovered off the coast of Kenya that may have belonged to Vasco da Gama's fleet. This remains a hypothesis, but researchers plan further studies of the coral to verify their suspicions.
Herodotus Was Wrong: Armenians Did Not Come from the Balkans but from the Levant
A new study shows that Armenians have genetic roots in the Levant rather than in the Balkans, as Herodotus claimed. This discovery sheds light on ancient migrations in the region.
Creating a Giant "Curtain" Around Antarctica Could Lead to Serious Geopolitical Issues
The underwater barrier project aimed at protecting glaciers raises concerns. Japanese researchers believe it could become a target for political pressure and threatens the peaceful status of Antarctica. Scientists are calling for the exploration of less risky solutions.