Scientists believe that they have discovered a key clue in the mysterious death of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart — who famously went missing during her ill-fated flight around the globe in …
Scientists believe that they have discovered a key clue in the mysterious death of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart — who famously went missing during her ill-fated flight around the globe in 1937.
The panel — rusted and corroded from years in the ocean — has rivet punctures similar to Earhart’s Lockheed Electra, but scientists said they’re “not a precise match.”If true, the discovery could bolster the Nikumaroro theory.Researchers uncovered letters in the panel that could potentially connect it to Earhart’s missing aircraft.The process involves exposing objects to radioactive neutrons, which react differently with the nuclei of different particles.
Beck asked if his team could take a closer look to see if there were any invisible secrets on the panel — and Gillespie obliged.
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