Biology
Microorganisms, mold 'attack' Space Station: Will they harm astronauts?
The discovery of mold and microorganisms on space stations has scientists worried about the serious consequences that humans will suffer when they return to Earth.
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Biology
The most dangerous human parasites ever discovered
Life has many different types and forms. Sometimes, there are species that use the sun's rays to generate energy - like plants, while there are species that choose to pa…
Archeology
Discovered a Roman city in the Pyrenees
Archaeological treasures recently unearthed in the Pyrenees have revealed an ancient Roman imperial city and a section of the Via Domitia.
World celebrity
Eunice Foote: The first to measure the impact of carbon dioxide on the climate!
Eunice Foote was the first to discover that carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere.
Alien
Decipher the mysteries that surround the event: American pilots 'fight' with aliens
George F. Gorman discovered the UFO at about 9 pm while on a training mission for the North Dakota National Guard (USA).
Archeology
Decoding the mystery: Since when did our ancestors become warm-blooded animals?
The origin of endothermia in mammals is one of the great unsolved mysteries of paleontology.
Biology
Japanese experts share how to kill cockroaches and avoid this nasty animal
According to Japanese experts, here are the best ways to kill cockroaches and some ways to prevent them.
Oceanography
Undersea fiber optic cables can be used to record whales and see what they're doing
The researchers are looking at using fiber optic cables for additional testing.
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Top 10 strange but interesting facts about human psychology that you definitely have not heard
Did you know that the smarter a person has the fewer friends or 80% of our thoughts are negative?
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NASAMS - State-of-the-art missile defense system used by the US to protect Washington, DC
NASAMS stands for National/Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System is an advanced surface-to-air missile defense system deployed by the United States to protect…
Space science
Unrevealed Facts About Triton - Neptune's Mysterious Moon
Triton is surprisingly similar to Pluto. While this pair may look quite different, they are almost the same size and composition.
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He released the world's first bioplastic record
The British Evolution Corporation has produced the world's first bio-vinyl disc record, opening hope to help reduce the need for Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Biology
Scientists discover the first species of mouse that can grow crops
You may not know, many animals also know how to farm. This is proof that animals are evolving day by day.
Biology
Find out why penguins 'stopped' evolution
The penguin's ability to change can be limited by many objective factors. This seems to be predestined in their genes.
History
Greek Fire - The Secret Weapon of the Eastern Roman Empire
Greek fire is one of history's most influential military inventions, but its formula remains a mystery to this day.