Space science
China's Chang'e-6 spacecraft enters lunar orbit
On May 8, the China National Space Agency (CNSA) announced that the country's Chang'e-6 (Chang'e-6) spacecraft had entered a circular orbit around the Moon.
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Space science
Why does NASA monitor the universe with a device with 36 pixels?
NASA scouts the universe with a device with a 36-pixel sensor, a truly unbelievable number in an era when normal smartphones can take photos containing tens of millions…
Space science
The mystery of the hidden corner of the Moon
One of the most fundamental questions that space scientists are still trying to answer is: How was the moon formed?
Biology
Detection of a dangerous West African mosquito capable of causing malaria
This mosquito species with the scientific name Anopheles Coluzzii contains a highly virulent virus, can live in extremely arid conditions and thrive in both rural and ur…
Biology
How to distinguish Ngoc Linh ginseng and Lai Chau ginseng
Vietnamese scientists recently sequenced genes to distinguish between Lai Chau and Ngoc Linh ginseng to avoid confusion and counterfeiting.
Biology
Discover things you may not know about bees
Through photos, we see the beauty of bees and their importance to the ecosystem.
Biology
Los Angeles released 20,000 male mosquitoes to kill Aedes
Los Angeles authorities are using radiation to sterilize male mosquitoes to kill the mosquito population that spreads infectious diseases.
Biology
The more CO₂, the faster the virus spreads
A new study shows that keeping CO₂ levels low helps reduce the infectious viral load in the air.
Biology
How unmatched are hornets when just 30 of them are enough to 'clean up' 30,000 honey bees in just 3 hours
Hornets are bees originating from Asia, possessing amazing strength and aggression.
Animal world
For the first time, it was recorded that an orangutan self-applied herbs to heal facial wounds
Scientists observed an orangutan applying the herb to a wound on its face and seemingly healing it.
Animal world
Surprised by the sight of a rare white-headed langur 'husband and wife' holding their cubs on Cat Ba island
On May 6, images of two adult langurs appeared on social networks
Animal world
Which species has the biggest brain? Are they the smartest?
Which species has the largest brain in the animal world? And is a big brain linked to a high IQ?
Animal world
How have animals evolved to become special?
Why are whales so huge? Why do turtles have such long shells or necks of giraffes?