Biology
China discovers new orchid species in giant panda habitat
Recently, Chinese researchers discovered a new species of orchid growing in the habitat of giant pandas in Sichuan province, southwest of the country.
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Biology
From 'monster' to 'treasure': This horror species is helping many people make a fortune
This species is often harmful to some crops and is an enemy hated by many Vietnamese farmers.
Biology
Mushrooms - The silent 'architects' of nature
Just take a walk through a forest in America and you will easily come across mushrooms of all shapes, sizes and strange colors.
Biology
What happens if trees stop absorbing CO2?
Researchers found that trees are struggling to absorb CO2, leading to soaring emissions.
Biology
Strange fruit that looks like a mango but is purple and inside is like a banana
In the shared image, it can be seen that when it was still hanging on the tree, this fruit looked like a mango, but had a purple skin. When cut open with a knife, the in…
Biology
Shocking new research: Male mosquitoes can also suck blood!
A new study has overturned the traditional notion that only female mosquitoes suck blood and transmit diseases.
Biology
Wasps can 'drink' 80-degree alcohol without any harm
New research shows that oriental hornets have a tolerance for very high concentrations of alcohol, even greater than any other animal.
Animal world
The world's first short-term dog sterilization method
Chile recently launched the world's first sterilization vaccine for dogs. Notably, this vaccine is effective in sterilizing dogs in just 1 year.
Animal world
Finding the giant 'ghost' fish in the Mekong River
A giant fish species thought to be extinct has just been discovered in the Mekong River, through Cambodia.
Animal world
Giant buffalo weighs 1.5 tons, costs more than 69 billion VND
The 1.7 meter tall, 1.5 ton heavy buffalo worth over 69 billion VND has received attention not only because of its high price but also because of its impressive lineage.
Animal world
The secret of the dog barking on top of the pyramid in Egypt
The dog barking atop the pyramid in Giza, Egypt is named Apollo, part of a litter of eight dogs that currently live atop the Khafre pyramid.
Animal world
'Living fossil' fish is pregnant for 5 years
Ancient 'slow-living' fish Coelacanth with lifespan of up to a century and gestation period of five years, new study finds.
Animal world
Scimitar-horned oryx revived after being declared extinct
Once declared extinct in the wild, this species has now revived and is now only on the endangered species list.
Animal world
Strange wild dog can kill tigers
This wild dog is called the dhole, an unknown predator in the wilds of India.
Animal world
New species of water bear reveals the secret of immortality
Understanding the genes that make these tiny creatures resistant to radiation could open up a range of applications, from cancer treatment to space exploration.