Articles by Althea Serad
Chinese Sturgeon Extinction: Rare Sturgeons In China Going Extinct After 140 Million Years, Polluted Yangtze The Cause? [PHOTOS]
Chinese sturgeon extinction is a concern currently raised by scientists at the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (CAFS). According to multiple reports, they recently conducted a survey to determine the population of the species, and the prognosis was grim. The Chinese news service Xinhua reports that the Chinese sturgeon extinction is imminent, since the fish species, which is one of the world’s oldest living species and has been around for about 140 million years, has not reproduced since last year.
Missing UVA Student: Search Continues, FBI Involved, Why Is This Case Especially Crucial? [VIDEO]
Missing UVA student search continues, and now the FBI is also involved with the case. The name of the missing UVA student is Hannah Elizabeth Graham, and she was reported missing to the Charlottesville Police Department around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday after friends realized nobody had seen or heard from her since early Saturday morning, according to multiple reports.
New Zealand Colossal Squid: Footage Of Rare Colossal Squid Dissected Goes Viral, What Is Its Significance? [PICS + VIDEO]
New Zealand colossal squid found in the Antarctic by fishermen in 2007 has been dissected yesterday by a group of scientists at “Te Papa” museum in New Zealand. According to multiple reports, the New Zealand colossal squid has been kept frozen for preservation purposes and it is only now that it was defrosted and examined by the marine biologists.
Japan Earthquake: Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Rattles Tokyo, Were There Injuries And Damages?
Japan earthquake which hit Tokyo late Monday night had a reported 5.6 on the Richter scale. The Japan earthquake shook buildings in eastern Japan, including the capital Tokyo, but fortunately did not bring any reports of serious damage.
World's First 3D Printed Car: ‘The Strati’ Drives For The First Time This Weekend, When Will We See 3D-Printed Cars On The Sreets? [VIDEO]
World's first 3D printed car was driven for the first time this Saturday off of the showroom floor at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. According to multiple reports, the world's first 3D printed car was produced by Arizona-based Local Motors, and it has been dubbed “The Strati.”
Mega Millions Winning Numbers: Jackpot A Whopping $62M. Who Will Bring Home $62M In Tonight's Mega Millions Draw? [FREE ONLINE STREAM]
Mega Millions winning numbers for today’s draw are to be revealed soon. The six lucky numbers of the winning ticket will be announced at exactly 11 p.m. EST this Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014.
British Tourists Murdered In Thailand: 2 Tourists Bludgeoned To Death, Found Naked On Koh Tao Beach Beach, Is Murder Weapon Garden Hoe? [PICS]
British tourists murdered in Thailand have been killed during an attack Sunday night on a beach in southern Thailand, said local police. They also said that the British tourists murdered in Thailand have had their heads beaten through a gruesome attack. According to the BBC, a bloody garden hoe was found on the site, believed to be the murder weapon.
Kanye West Wheelchair: Kanye Tries Shaming Disabled Fan At Sydney Concert, What Really Happened? [PICS & VIDEO]
Kanye West wheelchair incident during a concert at the Qantas Credit Union Arena on Friday has left fans shocked. According to a report by The Independent, during the Kanye West wheelchair incident, the rapper tried shaming two fans who wouldn’t stand during one of his songs, apparently not knowing that one was in a wheelchair while the other had a prosthetic limb.
Police Barracks Shooting: Shooter’s ‘Ambush’ Leaves Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Dead, Another Injured, $20,000 Reward Offered To Tippers [PICS]
Police barracks shooting described as a late-night “ambush” on Friday has left one Pennsylvania State Police trooper dead, while another was injured. According to multiple reports, after the police barracks shooting in the Poconos, a massive, multi-state manhunt was conducted Saturday with authorities scouring the dense woods of the country and beyond looking for the shooter or shooters.
Arsh Shah Dilbagi: Wonder Teen, First To Develop Device Converting Breath To Speech At Google Science Fair [PICS + VIDEO]
Arsh Shah Dilbagi is a 16-year-old boy from Panipat region in Haryana, India, and he is the first teen in the world to develop a device for people with speech ailments. According to multiple reports, Arsh Shah Dilbagi debuted his device named “Talk” at the Google Science Fair Challenge 2014, a device which converts breath into speech.
Ryan Watenpaugh Dog: Cooked For Dinner, Watenpaugh Serves Dead Dog To Ex-Girlfriend In California [PIC]
Ryan Watenpaugh dog cooking story may just be one of the most horrific crimes to have been done by anyone today. Slightly akin to Hannibal Lecter, Ryan Watenpaugh dog cooking incident is sending chills down readers’ spines ever since news of it came out.
Mega Millions Winning Numbers: Jackpot A Whopping $52M. Who Will Bring Home $52M In Tonight's Mega Millions Draw? [FREE ONLINE STREAM]
Mega Millions winning numbers for today’s draw are to be revealed soon. The six lucky numbers of the winning ticket will be announced at exactly 11 p.m. EST this Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2014.
Australia Terrorism Alert Level: Raised To High After 11 Years, Why Was Alert Level Raised? [VIDEO]
Australia terrorism alert level was raised from medium to high by Prime Minister Tony Abbott during an announcement on Friday. According to multiple reports, the change to the Australia terrorism alert level is the first such change in 11 years.
Bear On Golf Course: Dancing Baby Bear Video Gets 600,000 Views, A Normal Sight In Canada Golf Courses? [VIDEO]
Bear on golf course video showing an adorable baby bear dancing has captured the attention, or probably the hearts of thousands of viewers. CBC News reports that the bear on golf course pole dancing efforts were caught on a phone camera by one of the players at Fairmont Hot Springs in Canada before the bear ran off with their golf ball.
Hawaii Lava Flow Update: Residents Fear For Safety And Livelihood, Some Evacuate At Own Will [VIDEO + PICS]
Hawaii lava flow update appears to be showing a grim future for Kaohe Homesteads subdivision. According to website bigislandvideonews.com, Hawaii lava flow update took a turn for the worse on Wednesday as the Jun. 27 lava flow headed northeast, a few days after its northward movement.
232-Carat Diamond Found In South Africa: Petra Miners Found ‘Exceptional’ 232-Carat Diamond, How Much Does It Cost? [PHOTOS]
232-carat diamond found in South Africa, estimated to be worth over $15million by experts, was unearthed at a mine in the region famous for large valuable rocks. The 232-carat diamond found in South Africa is an unbelievable find especially as the 232.08-carat white diamond is of “exceptional size and clarity”, according to multiple reports.
Baby Orca Spotted In Washington Waters: Baby Orca Is First Born Of Endangered Species In Years
Baby orca spotted in Washington waters, in the Strait of Juan de Fuca near Salmon Bank was recently announced by the Center for Whale Research (CWR). Whale researchers are now celebrating the baby orca spotted in Washington waters, which experts said Monday is the first orca born to a population of endangered killer whales in the region in two years.
Mega Millions Winning Numbers: Jackpot A Whopping $41M. Who Will Bring Home $41M In Tonight's Mega Millions Draw? [FREE ONLINE STREAM]
Mega Millions winning numbers for today’s draw are to be revealed soon. The six lucky numbers of the winning ticket will be announced at exactly 11 p.m. EST this Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014.
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Crash Report: Hit By 'High-Energy Objects,' 'Split Into Pieces’ Over Ukraine, Dutch Report
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash report revealed that the plane was shot down over eastern Ukraine in July while flying at 33,000 feet from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. The new report revealed that the plane was hit by several "high-energy objects”, causing it to “split into pieces” over eastern Ukraine. The Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash report confirmed something that was only once a possibility.
Europa Tectonic Plates: Evidence, 'Diving' Tectonic Plates Found In Europa, Jupiter’s Moon Like Earth
Europa tectonic plates have recently been discovered by researchers and the study has appeared in a report on the Sept. 7 Sunday online edition of the journal “Nature Geoscience” on. With the discovery of Europa tectonic plates, it appears that Jupiter's “icy” moon is more interesting than scientists previously thought.
Colossus Roller Coaster Fire: Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Colossus Catches Fire, Collapses, What Caused The Blaze?
Colossus Roller Coaster fire at Six Flags Magic Mountain occurred at the theme park Monday afternoon before firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze. According to USA Today, the Colossus Roller Coaster fire caused part of the ride to collapse.
Scientists Transmit Thoughts: World’s First Telepathy Machine Is Here, How Does It Work? [PHOTOS]
“Scientists transmit thoughts” – a phrase which would have befitted the future – but that future may seem nearer than ever with this new study. According to multiple reports, the study where the international team of scientists transmit thoughts was successfully done after one individual was able to transmit his thoughts into the brain of another.
Man Jailed For Texting Ex: Obsessed French Man Jailed, Texts, Calls Ex Girlfriend 21,807 Times, A Disorder?
Man jailed for texting ex might seem like an odd way to go to jail, but the French man who was jailed recently goes beyond the boundary of normal. According to Fox News, the man jailed for texting ex was sentenced by a French judge to ten months in prison after the man called and texted his ex-girlfriend 21,807 times – we’ll let that sink in for a moment.
Woman Killed By Gargoyle: Chicago Woman Dies After Old Church’s Gargoyle Falls On Her Head, Church Or Inspectors To Blame For Death?
Woman killed by gargoyle statue of a church in Chicago, Ill. occurred Thursday at around 12 p.m. The woman killed by gargoyle statue is as horrific as it sounds especially as the 34-year-old woman is engaged to be married to a man with whom she has two children with.
Giant Shrimp Captured: 18-Inch Mantis Shrimp Caught In Florida, How Did The Fisherman Catch It? [VIDEO]
Giant shrimp captured by a fisherman named Steve Bargeron in Fort Pierce, Fla. is currently making the headlines after Bargeron shared the pictures with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. According to the website Laughing Squid, after Bargeron shared to them his discovery, the FWS posted photos of the giant shrimp captured to its Facebook page.
Giant Spider Dog: Terrifies Strangers In Hilarious Prank, Watch Victims’ Reactions In Viral [VIDEO] With More Than 24 Million Views
Giant spider dog is making headlines, but not because of what people might think at first. A dog named Chica is now famous for being the “giant spider dog”, lurking in apartment buildings, elevators and subway underpasses, appearing to wait for her unsuspecting prey and tangle them in her web. However, it’s not the giant spider dog one should be looking out for, but the camera – a prankster’s camera.
Slender Man Teen Burns House Down: 14-Year-Old Florida Teen Sets Home On Fire With Family Inside, Is Slender Man To Blame For Youth Attacks? [VIDEO]
Slender Man teen burns house down in a Pasco County, Fla. home because she was obsessed with the fictional horror character, according to multiple reports. Police said that while the 14-year-old’s mom and 9-year-old brother was asleep inside the house, the Slender Man teen burns house down.
Man Decapitates Self: Gruesome Bronx Beheading Ruled Suicide, Locals Fear Terror Attack, Why Do People Commit Suicide?
Man decapitates self at The Bronx in New York, and the suicide method he used have stunned everyone who has heard about the incident. The Monday incident where the man decapitates self is probably one of the most gruesome ways to take one’s own life.
Mega Millions Winning Numbers: Jackpot A Whopping $33M. Who Will Bring Home $33M In Tonight's Mega Millions Draw? [FREE ONLINE STREAM]
Mega Millions winning numbers for today’s draw are to be revealed soon. The six lucky numbers of the winning ticket will be announced at exactly 11 p.m. EST this Friday, Sept. 5, 2014. Hundreds to millions of players are tuning in tonight for the drawing of the Mega Millions winning numbers, especially now that the jackpot prize is a US$33M after the Aug. 22 Mega Millions draw has produced a winner for the $180M Mega Millions jackpot.
Massive Dinosaur Skeleton Found: "Astoundingly Huge" Dinosaur Skeleton Found In Argentina, Can “Dreadnoughtus” Be The Largest Terrestrial Animal? [PHOTOS + VIDEO]
Massive dinosaur skeleton found by palaeontologists in Argentina could reportedly be the largest terrestrial animal with a body mass that can be accurately determined, reports the Washington Post. The new massive dinosaur skeleton found had a long neck and tail almost as long as a city bus. It stood two stories high at the shoulder and weighed at some 65 tons, a weight described by USA Today as heavier than a fully loaded semi-truck.
