Archeology
Discovery of dinosaur fossils with feathers and scales
Scientists discovered a new fossil of a dinosaur (Psittacosaurus) that had skin that combined feathers like a bird and hard scales like a reptile.
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Archeology
The truth about white 'flowers' blooming under the microscope of the terracotta army
The moment the expert who excavated Qin Shi Huang's terracotta army came to the surface, they quickly felt regret.
Archeology
Study the armor of ancient Greek warriors
Bronze Age armor was sturdy enough to protect Mycenaean warriors in battle 3,500 years ago, according to research published May 22 in the journal PLOS One.
Archeology
The largest land mammal that ever lived was Paraceratherium - How big was it really?
Paraceratherium, also known as Indricotherium, is the largest known land mammal.
Space science
A giant structure hidden in deep space is challenging human understanding of the universe
A giant structure in the distant universe is challenging our understanding of how the universe evolved.
Space science
Constellation Orion: The mysterious connection between interstellar civilization and ancient human civilization
Looking up at the night sky, we can easily recognize the constellation Orion - a prominent constellation with a sparkling diamond-like shape.
Space science
What would happen to humans if an asteroid 1,000 meters in diameter and weighing 100,000 tons collided with Earth?
An asteroid with a diameter of 1,000 meters and weighing 100,000 tons colliding with Earth will lead to catastrophic consequences on a global scale.
Space science
Encounter Jupiter's elusive 5th moon
NASA's Juno spacecraft has discovered Jupiter's elusive fifth moon passing through the giant planet's Great Red Spot.
Space science
Signals from space help predict drought early
A recent study by NASA scientists can help detect flash drought signals up to 3 months before it occurs, contributing to future damage mitigation efforts.
Space science
The Milky Way has swallowed 'the child of the Big Bang'
A series of objects 12-13 billion years old have just been found in the halo of the Milky Way, the galaxy containing the Earth.
Space science
Spider-legged backpack pulls astronaut to his feet on the Moon
When astronauts fall, the SuperLimbs system of backpacks and robotic legs will help them quickly get up despite their bulky spacesuits.
Space science
The danger behind the aurora beauty of solar storms
Last weekend, many people in many parts of the world just needed to look up at the sky to see colorful aurora displays.
Space science
'Space warehouse' can be delivered anywhere on Earth
The spacecraft of American startup Inversion Space will act as a warehouse, transporting goods anywhere in just one hour.
Space science
Blue Origin carried 6 passengers to the edge of space after two years
Blue Origin's rocket carried passengers to the edge of space for the first time after nearly two years of suspension due to a failed unmanned test flight.
Space science
Black hole is a 'time machine', object more than 13 billion years old revealed?
Researchers have developed a method that takes advantage of black holes to study seemingly elusive objects from the early universe.