Unveiling Mysteries: From Screaming Mummies to Moon Atmospheres

Recent scientific discoveries have provided insights into Egypt's 'Screaming Woman' mummy and the moon's atmosphere. Scientists used CT scans to explain the agony experienced by the mummy. Meanwhile, analysis of lunar soil samples revealed meteorite impacts as the primary driver of the moon's tenuous atmosphere.

Recent scientific revelations have shed light on two intriguing mysteries: the 'Screaming Woman' mummy of ancient Egypt and the moon's atmosphere.

Scientists employed CT scans for a virtual dissection to uncover the startling agony of the mummy discovered in 1935 at Deir el-Bahari. The explanation points to a rare form of muscular stiffening known as cadaveric spasm that occurs at the moment of death.

In another breakthrough, researchers analyzed soil samples from Apollo missions to find that meteorite impacts are the primary driver of the lunar atmosphere. The study examined the elements potassium and rubidium in the samples which revealed the sustaining impacts of meteorites on the moon's environment.

(With inputs from agencies.)