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Massive expanse of towering hydrothermal vents discovered deep in the Pacific
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scientists found a huge field of hydrothermal vents on the East Pacific Rise.

Twin 'grumpy mouth' reliefs of Olmec contortionists discovered in Mexico
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Researchers have found two reliefs in Mexico that are tied to the ancient Olmec civilization.

Secret great white shark social club discovered off Mexican coast
By Brandon Specktor last updated
Scientists tagged six great white sharks near Mexico's Guadalupe Island to monitor their social interactions. It turns out sharks love to hang out with their buddies.

Breaching humpback whale body slams boat in Mexico, injuring everyone on board
By Harry Baker published
Local authorities suggest the young humpback did it on purpose.

Cinco de Mayo: History and facts about the celebration of Latin culture
By Remy Melina published
Reference Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration of Latin culture, with origins in a 19th-century battle.

Ancient ritual bloodletting may have been performed at carvings found in Mexico
By Owen Jarus published
Archaeologists have discovered 30 ballcourt carvings in southern Mexico that may date as far back as 100 B.C. and were possibly used in ritual bloodletting.

Newfound species of wee frogs found in Mexico can fit on your fingertip
By Mindy Weisberger published
Scientists recently described six new species of miniature frogs that inhabit forest floors in Mexico and Guatemala.

1,100-year-old 'altar of skulls' found in Mexico cave
By Callum McKelvie published
Human remains, originally investigated by the police as a crime scene, have now been discovered to date from A.D. 900 and were possibly sacrificial victims
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