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In the relentless battle against dust, man possesses an extensive arsenal of weapons, from microfiber cloths to vacuum cleaners.
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In the relentless battle against dust, man possesses an extensive arsenal of weapons, from microfiber cloths to vacuum cleaners.
Antarctic bacteria contain genes that give them natural antibiotic and antibiotic resistance, and the ability to spread beyond the polar regions.
Termites are still closely related to cockroaches, although diverging on the evolutionary tree about 150 million years ago. Growing on a separate branch, termites are us…
Butterflies and moths both belong to the order Scales, but there are many physical and behavioral differences between the two classes of insects.
According to calculations by scientists, an ancient tree of the cypress family (Fitzroya cupressoides) called Alerce Milenario in Chile may have lived for more than 5,00…
The Italian government is planning to eradicate the wild boar population raging in Rome after detecting an individual with African swine fever.
Appearing in nearly every sea of the globe, seaweed is not only familiar to many coastal communities but can also play a huge role in the fight against global change.
A photographer has captured dazzling photos and videos, showing billions of fireflies flashing in synchrony lighting up a wildlife sanctuary in India.
Despite the name viper, this snake is not green, but has a very prominent color.
New discovery of mosquito brain activity that enables the animal to distinguish between humans and animals for blood-sucking could help researchers find ways to combat d…
There are hundreds of Demodex, or eyelash beetles, living in different areas of the human face. During the day they hide well, at night they crawl to the surface of huma…
Plant scientists have pointed out inconsistencies in posts related to giant Himalayan trees.
The papaya tree is as tall as a 5-story building, setting a world record that makes many people dizzy.
The answer depends on the final velocity of the free fall.
We still circulate stories about the encounters between humans and strange creatures, fictional animals like Bigfoot, Leviathans (mythical sea creatures),... Fantasy rum…