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.

Was This 500-Year-Old Mummy Ritually Sacrificed? Incan Woman Killed By ‘Really Severe Hits’ To The Skull [PHOTO]

A recent study that examined the remains of a 500-year-old South American mummy suggests she was killed by blunt force trauma to the skull.

‘Polar Bear Capital Of The World’ Now On Google Maps; New Photos ‘Connect People To The Arctic’

The Arctic town of Churchill, Manitoba, in northern Canada was captured on Google Maps, offering an unprecedented view of polar bears.

Who Is Tariqka Sheffey? US Army Soldier Posts Controversial Instagram Selfie Avoiding Flag Salute [PHOTO]

A U.S. Army soldier is receiving harsh criticism after posting a photo of herself on Instagram while avoiding a flag salute.

‘Desert Breath’ Seen From Google Earth, Mysterious Spiral In Egypt Symbolizes The ‘Passage Of Time’ [PHOTO]

A mysterious spiral spotted on Google Earth in an Egyptian desert is credited to an artist that created the installation artwork in March 1997.

What Is Rat-Bite Fever? 5 Facts About The Disease That Killed 10-Year-Old Aidan Pankey

Ways to spot, treat and prevent streptobacillus moniliformis, also known as rat-bite fever.

Oscar Quotes: 15 Memorable Sayings From Past Academy Awards Acceptance Speeches

With the 86th Academy Awards less than a week away, below are 15 memorable quotes from past acceptance speeches.

Water Discovered On Jupiter-Sized Exoplanet, ‘Hot’ Planet Orbits Nearby Tau Boötis Star [PHOTO]

A planet the size of Jupiter outside our solar system contains water, according to a new study.

Largest Solar Flare Of 2014 Erupts, ‘Impressive’ X-Class Sunspot Set To Return [PHOTOS]

An X-class solar flare, which may be the largest recorded this year, erupted at 7:50 p.m. EST on Monday.

Fort Caroline Found? Oldest Fortified Settlement In North America May Be Located In Georgia

A new study has located Fort Caroline approximately 70 miles away from where researchers thought it stood.

70 Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Skull Found In Canada, Rare Fossil May Belong To Mature Pachyrhinosaur [PHOTO]

An ancient, 6-foot-long skull belonging to a large pachyrhinosaur was discovered in the Alberta Badlands.

Will Hot Flow Anomalies ‘Swallow’ Venus? ‘Gigantic’ Weather Explosions Observed On The Planet [PHOTO]

A common weather phenomenon on the outskirts of Earth's magnetosphere may have serious consequences when they occur near Venus.

What Is Ragnarok? Viking Apocalypse Predicted For Saturday February 22

According to Norse mythology, the end of the world is predicted to fall on Saturday February 22, 2014.

Ants Build ‘Sophisticated’ Rafts To Survive During Floods, Brood Becomes A ‘Flotation Device’ [PHOTO]

A new study has shown that ants build rafts to protect the queen and save themselves during floods.

Helium At Yellowstone National Park? ‘Way More’ Of The Ancient Element Is Escaping Than Expected

A new study reveals a vast store of helium that's accumulated in the Earth's crust for hundreds of millions of years is being released at Yellowstone National Park.

Frosty The Kitten Found Frozen On The Road, Hero Dara Taylor Thought He Was A ‘Chunk Of Ice’ [PHOTO]

A kitten found frozen on the side of the road in in Elyria, Ohio, is making a full recovery according to the Friendship Animal Protective League.

Honeybee Disease Found ‘Replicating Inside’ Wild Bumblebees, Virus Has ‘Significant’ Impact On Bee Population

A new study suggests common diseases found in managed honeybee colonies have spread to wild bumblebee populations.

Bat Wings Inspire Flying Robot Design, ‘Micro Air Vehicles’ May Imitate ‘Straight-Line Flapping Motion’

A new study on fruit bats has found that their wing motion may offer a useful model for designing flying robots.

2,300-Year-Old Village Discovered In Israel, Site Near ‘Burma Road’ Was Occupied For Two Centuries [PHOTO]

A 2,300-year-old village was uncovered outside of Jerusalem near the famous Burma Road, a supply route American General Mickey Marcus created during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.

Oxygen Needed For Complex Life? Sea Sponges Show First Animals ‘Did Just Fine’ In Low Levels

A new study shows that primitive life did not need high levels of oxygen to survive and evolve.

Elephants Feel Empathy? ‘First Exploration’ Shows How Elephants Console Each Other

A new study examines how Asian elephants console one another in times of stress.

Presidents Day 2014 Quotes: 14 Inspirational Sayings Made By U.S. Presidents

A list of inspirational quotes made by 14 U.S. presidents to celebrate Presidents Day.

Oil Pollution Hurts Tuna Hearts, Crude Oil ‘Blocked Key Processes’ In Fish’s Cardiac Cells

A new study has found that a chemical in crude oil slows the fish’s heart rates, reduces cardiac contractility and causes irregular heartbeats.

Does A ‘Gay Gene’ Exist? New Study Says ‘Xq28’ May Influence Male Sexual Orientation

A new study suggests at least two chromosomes may affect a man's sexual orientation.

Whales Counted From Space? New Method Will Be A ‘Great Benefit’ To Conservation Efforts [PHOTO]

Scientists have developed a new method to effectively count whales to aid conservation efforts.

Darwin Beetle Species Rediscovered 180 Years After Being Found, ‘Darwinilus Sedarisi’ Is ‘Truly Amazing’ [PHOTO]

A specimen of a previously unidentified beetle collected by Charles Darwin was named after the famous naturalist on his 205th birthday on February 12, 2014.

248-Million-Year-Old Fossil Shows Oldest Reptile Live Birth, Chaohusaurus Was Born ‘Head First’ [PHOTO]

An ancient fossil of a Chaohusaurus shows the marine mammal giving birth to triplets on land.

Valentine’s Day 2014 Quotes: 25 Romantic Sayings To Share With Your Loved Ones

For those searching for the right words to say this Valentine's Day, below are a list of 25 romantic sayings to share with your sweetheart, family or friends.

Genome Of 12,600-Year-Old Clovis Boy May Be ‘Missing Link’ In Native American Ancestry [PHOTOS]

The genome of a 12,600-year-old infant may provide enough evidence on how the first Americans came to the New World.

900-Year-Old Viking Code Says ‘Kiss Me,’ Rune Codes Were ‘SMSes Of The Middle Ages’ [PHOTO]

A 900-year-old rune code that has puzzled experts has been cracked by a Norwegian runologist -- to discover the Viking version of playful text messages.