Newly Discovered Microorganism Named After Wizarding World Character
A new tardigrade has been discovered by researchers at Finland’s University of Jyväskylä, and it has been named after Nagini.
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“Harry Potter” Thesis Written by Trinity College Dublin’s Oldest Graduate
84-year-old Mary Pyle has become Trinity College Dublin’s oldest graduate, with her thesis titled “Harry Potter and the Unconscious Dimension.”
Ernie Rea on Religious Themes and the Christian Allegory in the “Harry Potter” Books
From “Potter” panic to J.K. Rowling’s Christian beliefs, Ernie Rea discusses the Christian allegory and religious themes in the “Harry Potter” books.
Real-Life Chocolate Frog Discovered in New Guinea Rainforest
Scientists in Australia have discovered a new species of frog they have named “Litoria mira,” also known as the Chocolate Frog.
UPDATED: “So Teach Us Things Worth Knowing” in Real-Life “Harry Potter” Courses
While the “Harry Potter” universe may be fictional, Potterheads are being offered the chance to study “Harry Potter” in different ways.
Psychologist Couple Uses “Harry Potter” Texts to Conduct Study
Fans vs. non-fans of “Harry Potter”: What can your eye movement say about your ability to process new words? That’s why Dr. Chris Hand and Dr. Joanne Ingram put magic under the microscope.
University of Glasgow Launches Brand-New Groundbreaking Fantasy Research Center
The University of Glasgow continues to make bold strides in advancing fantasy and science-fiction literature research with its brand-new Centre for Fantasy and the Fantastic. Find out more about its online launch here!
Muggles One Step Closer to Real Invisibility Cloak
The future is here! Canadian camouflage company HyperStealth Biotechnology Corp. has patented a near-perfect Invisibility Cloak, along with three more awesome inventions.
New Species of Pit Viper Named After Salazar Slytherin
A new species of pit viper discovered in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh has been named after Salazar Slytherin. Learn more about it here!