Zoe Mintz

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Originally from Montreal, Zoë Mintz joined IBTimes in March 2013. A graduate from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, her writing has appeared in magazine, newspaper and online publications that speak to a range of audiences, but the majority of her work is rooted in place. She has also pursued work across platforms and cultivated an interest in multimedia and design.

Antarctic Moss Gets Revived After 1,500 Years Frozen, Shows ‘Resilience’ Of Primitive Land Plants

Ancient moss found in Antarctic permafrost was regrown in a new study conducted by researchers from the British Antarctic Survey and Reading University.

Five New Armored Spider Species Discovered In South China Karst Caves [PHOTO]

Five new armored spider species were discovered in the South China Karst, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a new study reports.

St. Patrick’s Day 2014: 25 Quotes, Blessings And Toasts To Share For The Irish Holiday

A handy list of Irish quotes, blessings and toasts to share on the holiday.

Purim 2014: When Does The Jewish Holiday Start And 5 Facts To Know

The Jewish holiday of Purim begins on the evening of March 15 and ends at sundown on March 16.

70 Million-Year-Old Pygmy Dinosaur Discovered In Alaska, ‘Dwarf’ T Rex Is An ‘Amazing’ Find [PHOTO]

Fossils belonging to a previously unidentified 70 million-year-old dinosaur were discovered in Alaska. The new species, Nanuqsaurus hoglundi, is a smaller version of a T. rex.

Dontadrian Bruce, 15-Year-Old Student, Suspended After School Says Hand Gesture Represented ‘Vice Lord’ Gang Sign [PHOTO]

A photo taken of a 15-year-old Mississippi high school student led to his suspension for allegedly holding up a gang sign.

New Ancient Crocodile Species Discovered, ‘Button Tooth Crocodile’ Identified By ‘Sheer Serendipity’ [PHOTO]

Two 126 million-year-old fossils found in the Isle of Wight belong to a previously unidentified crocodile species.

Malaysia Airlines Conspiracy Theories: 5 Explanations For The Disappearance Of Flight 370, From Plausible To Outrageous

Theories surrounding the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 have ranged from the plausible to the downright outrageous.

‘Monster’ Stars In Orion Nebula Destroy Nascent Planets, UV Regions Are ‘Downright Hazardous’

New data from the ALMA telescope has found that protostars within a certain distance from highly luminous O-type stars can destroy the raw materials needed to form new planets.

Arlindo de Souza: Real-Life Popeye Injects Himself With Oil And Alcohol To Bulk Up [PHOTOS]

A 43-year-old Brazilian man resembles the cartoon character, Popeye the Sailor, after injecting himself with mineral oil and alcohol to make his muscles swell.

Thinnest LEDs Built That Are ‘Only’ 3 Atoms Thick, Represents A ‘Huge Leap’ For Nanotechnology

Only a few atoms wide, they are said to be stronger and more efficient than their thicker counterparts.

National Napping Day 2014: 5 Ways To Sleep At Work Without Getting Caught Post-Daylight Saving Time

To celebrate National Napping Day, below are five ways to catch some shuteye at work without getting caught.

Giant Fireball Spotted Over Yellowknife, Bright Meteor Looked Like An ‘Electric Flash’ [PHOTO]

A fireball was captured on camera in Yellowknife in northern Canada early Thursday morning.

Will Lydia Cross The Atlantic Ocean? Great White Shark Spotted ‘Closer To Europe' Than North America [PHOTO]

A great white shark named Lydia may be the first of her species to cross the Atlantic Ocean.

International Women’s Day 2014 Quotes: 25 Sayings That Empower Women

International Women’s Day, which celebrates global gender equality, will take place on March 8.

‘Rocket Cats’ In The 16th Century? Illustrations Show Animals Strapped To ‘Jet Of Fire’ [PHOTO]

A 16th century German military manual shows images of jet packs strapped to cats and doves.

Who Is Katheryn Deprill? ‘Burger King Baby’ Searches For Birth Mother On Facebook [PHOTO]

A 27-year-old woman who was abandoned as a child in a Burger King bathroom posted a photo on Facebook in a quest to find her birth mother.

New Dinosaur Species Discovered In Europe, ‘Torvosaurus Gurneyi’ Was A ‘Super Predator’ [PHOTO]

Fossilized remains found in Portugal may belong to a new dinosaur species believed to be the largest predator in Europe during the late Jurassic period.

What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease? 3 Facts About The Prion Disorder That Killed Sandi Tucker Kennedy

Sandi Tucker Kennedy, a Maine mother of four, died on Monday from Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

Nickolay Lamm Launches ‘Normal Barbie’ Doll Campaign, Lammily Design Shows ‘Average Is Beautiful’ [PHOTOS]

Pittsburgh artist, Nickolay Lamm, launched a crowdfunding campaign to manufacture Barbie-inspired dolls with average measurements as an alternative to the Mattel original.

Can LSD Reduce Anxiety? First Human Trial In Decades Shows Potential Benefits Of Psychedelic Drug

The first controlled study of LSD in more than 40 years has been published in The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease.

160-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Fauna Identified, ‘Daohugou Biota’ Fossils Are ‘Stunning’ Finds [PHOTO]

Daohugou Biota, a newly identified dinosaur fauna, may shed light on the evolutionary history of vertebrates.

Paczki Day 2014: Facts And History About The Traditional Polish Doughnut

Paczki Day, a holiday celebrated in large Polish communities across the United States on Fat Tuesday, revolves around a small jelly-filled doughnut.

When Does Lent Start In 2014? 5 Facts You Need To Know About The Christian Observance

An explanation on the origins, practices and history of the Lenten season.

30,000-Year-Old ‘Giant’ Virus Revived, ‘Pithovirus’ Thawed From Siberian Permafrost [PHOTO]

A 30,000-year-old virus found in Siberian permafrost was revived, suggesting that other pathogenic viruses may get a second life as global temperatures rise.