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Hundreds of distant galaxies seen through the James Webb . telescope
An image just captured by the James Webb telescope's Delicate Guide Sensor provides a fascinating view of distant galaxies in the universe in infrared light.
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Japan kicks off artificial gravity research project
Research by Kyoto University and construction company Kajima (Japan) is expected to realize the possibility of allowing humans to live in outer space.
Space science
NASA spacecraft collects 250g sample on asteroid Bennu
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) arrived at the asteroid Bennu and obtained a sample weighing about 250 grams to…
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Top 12 beautiful and scary abandoned islands in the world
There are many abandoned islands in the world, although they were once inhabited by a large number of people, the cause may be natural disasters, wars, epidemics...
1001 mystery
The mystery of the 150,000-year-old metal pipe under the 'pyramid' in China
Intrigued by these lost artifacts, the Beijing Institute of Geology analyzed the Baigong pipes using a technique called thermoluminescence.
Oceanography
Humpback whales know how to 'learn' complex songs from different regions
Researchers at the University of Queensland (Australia) believe that whales have the ability to learn complex songs from different regions.
Archeology
When there was no money, how did people buy and sell?
It can be said that money is one of the great inventions of man. But when there is no money, trading and exchanging goods still take place in a different way.
History
Why was it when the Mongols fled when they were the most feared?
Even when pursued, the Mongol cavalry could still shoot arrows with precision, scaring the enemy with an object that allowed them to rotate flexibly on horseback.
Space science
6 months of space flight causes osteoporosis equal to 20 years on Earth
A new study on osteoporosis in astronauts shows that astronauts who fly into space for about 6 months have the same level of osteoporosis as an elderly person with the d…
1001 mystery
The mystery of the material 'freezes' when heated
When heating the magnetic element neodymium to the right temperature, an interesting phenomenon occurs, which turns all logic upside down.
Oceanography
The story of the crab and the seismometer on the ocean floor
A spider crab decided that the seismometer dropped by scientists would be its home, and that's when the battle begins.
Animal world
Top 'peace-loving' animals in the animal world: Dislikes conflicts, 'competitions' by comparing one thing
The Galapagos Tortoise is a very competitive animal in the animal kingdom.
History
Why are the weapons in the 2,000-year-old Qin Shi Huang tomb still shiny?
What is the reason why the weapons of the terracotta army in the tomb of Qin Shi Huang are so perfectly preserved, shiny and sharp after being buried for more than two m…
History
Stunned with the reason the ancient Romans drank gladiator blood
The ancient Romans were famous for some form of gory and macabre entertainment. In particular, the competitions of gladiators attracted thousands of followers. Even some…
Conquer Mars
Scientists have designed a glider that can fly like a 'gull' on Mars!
With a wingspan of 3.35 meters, this glider can operate continuously for days on the Red Planet.