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The Infinity Mirror effect occurs when two mirrors are placed opposite each other, in which the object's image is reflected many times, creating the illusion of countles…
The Salar de Uyuni salt flats in southwestern Bolivia consist of extremely large honeycomb cells, resulting from the slow churning of salt water in the soil.
60 years ago, the largest earthquake in American history shocked geologists.
Previous quantum computers required huge amounts of space, but a new system will allow home users to access quantum computers through the cloud.
The DC-8 aircraft equipped with an advanced sensor system is the world's largest airborne science laboratory converted into a ground training tool after 37 years in the…
Green lightning is a natural optical phenomenon that occurs after sunset or before dawn. However, because of its ghostly blue light, many people confuse it with mysterio…
Experts say 360-degree flips in mid-air by large passenger aircraft require pilots to have piloting skills.
According to a newly published report, Shenzhen, China is the fastest place to produce USD millionaires in the world in the past decade and is forecast to continue to in…
Shizo Kanakuri, a Japanese athlete, is famous for his unique record: completing the longest marathon in history, lasting 54 years, 8 months, 6 days, 5 hours, 32 minutes…
Life on Earth is believed to have originated about 4 billion years ago, but until now scientists still do not have accurate evidence of the origin that promoted life.
Carlo Acutis's second posthumous miracle qualified this kind-hearted computer prodigy for sainthood.
Lithium batteries are commonly used in bicycles and electric motorbikes today. If a fire occurs, it will be very difficult to extinguish with conventional fire extinguis…
Thanks to Google Earth, we can find countless strange things on Earth that no one thought existed for a long time.
Unlike the satellite named Moon, which is part of the Earth, the two moons Phobos and Deimos of Mars have a very unique nature.
The 40m tall fairy chimneys in Cappadocia are the result of volcanic activity and weathering over millions of years, providing a unique habitat for humans.