Oceanography
The dangerous blow helps sperm whales repel killer whales
Sperm whales off the coast of Australia use a rare defense mechanism to force attacking killer whales to retreat.
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Oceanography
The ocean floor is being torn apart off the coast of Canada
Earthquake activity off the coast of Vancouver - Canada suggests the birth of a completely new ocean crust.
Oceanography
Sea water in Cam Xuyen district, Ha Tinh appears a strange red streak 3km long
People living along the coast of Cam Xuyen district (Ha Tinh) discovered a streak of sea water turning turbid red, stretching about 3km.
Archeology
1.1 million year old treasure found in China 'reshaped human history'
Ancient humans came to the land that is now China much earlier than previously predicted and had very developed technology.
Archeology
Centuries-old tomb reveals secret about Ming Dynasty prince
Scientists have unearthed jade artifacts, precious jewelry, as well as silk clothing, ceramics and lacquered wooden coffins in the ancient tomb.
Archeology
Combining archaeological and geological evidence, prehistoric floods may be more than just myth
Throughout human history, there is one topic that has always aroused the curiosity of countless explorers: prehistoric floods.
Archeology
There are only 1,300 people left in the world: The 'apocalyptic' escape is real!
We Homo sapiens would not have existed in the world if it were not for the spectacular escape of our ancestors 900,000 years ago.
Archeology
Jewelry discovered from the Stone Age in Türkiye
Stone jewelry beads unearthed in a tomb in Boncuklu Tarla, southern Turkey, have revealed the skills and needs of ancient people in jewelry making, a team of archaeologi…
Archeology
Oldest evidence of 3.3 billion year old earthquake found
Geologists have discovered that the rocks of the Barberton Greenstone Belt are similar to rocks subject to earthquakes and landslides in New Zealand.
Archeology
Prehistoric vestiges discovered in Dak Nong through archaeological excavations
Explore mysterious prehistoric relics in Dak Nong, thousands of years old artifacts reveal the glorious past.
Archeology
Next April, the ship carrying $17 billion in treasure will be salvaged
Colombian authorities announced they could salvage the San José ship carrying treasures of gold, silver, emeralds and many other goods as early as next month.
Archeology
Surprise with a piece of amber preserving 'a love affair' from 38 million years ago
A pair of termites trapped in tree sap while preparing to have sex 38 million years ago has revealed valuable information about the mating behavior of extinct insects.
Archeology
Aircraft system towing gliders to carry cargo in the air
The American startup develops a cargo system consisting of an aircraft towing a cargo glider behind with connecting wires, helping to significantly save transportation c…
Archeology
Discovered a beast with a crocodile-like head and up to 8 meters long
The remains of a 120 million year old beast belong to the group
Archeology
1,800-year-old Roman statue discovered in the parking lot
A Roman statue dating back 1,800 years has just been discovered by construction workers working on a car park in England.