Space science
The alien object that fell on France could turn the world's history upside down
A famous alien object could disrupt current planetary formation theories, rewriting Earth's early history.
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Animal world
US spends millions of dollars to save endangered ancient fish species
Biologists are trying to find a way to save the humpback shark, a primitive fish that lives in the Colorado River (USA), from the danger of extinction due to predators f…
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Future technology in human imagination 1955
Some of these imaginary technologies have become very familiar today.
1001 mystery
The Mystery of the Palermo Stone: Evidence of Ancient Astronauts in Egypt?
The Palermo Stone is one of the seven surviving fragments of a Royal Chronicle stela of the Old Kingdom period in ancient Egyptian history.
Archeology
China built a 'gene bank' of ancient ceramics
The gene bank located in Jingdezhen town, Jiangxi province, will store data on nearly 20 million pieces of ancient ceramics.
Space science
China confirms there is water on the Moon
Confirmed by testing on Earth, Chinese scientists report signs that water exists in rocks collected by the Chang'e 5 lander on the Moon.
Space science
Going after 2 years, China is surpassing the US in the ability to collect solar energy in space
If successful, solar power stations in space can operate continuously regardless of day and night or weather conditions.
Animal world
New research shows that wild chickens were domesticated from the rice granaries of Southeast Asia
The scientific report suggests that chickens may have been domesticated much later than previously thought, starting only when humans began cultivating rice in the fores…
Conquer Mars
The rover found the scary 'evil eye' on Mars
The newly discovered crater shows that the geological composition of the Martian surface is very complex and diverse.
Conquer Mars
NASA released images of snake heads emerging from other planets
A snake's head seems to be emerging from a large rock, towards a strange doll with the head being a balanced rock as if it is plastered... is the strange scene that the…
Oceanography
You may not know: A light touch is enough to kill corals
If you do not touch the corals carefully, they will be affected or die. Leaving trash or accidentally dropping small items are also factors that harm this creature.
Oceanography
Female dolphins form a 'baby group' when raising cubs
Each school of dolphins has small groups that function as babysitters, including mothers and baby fish. Female dolphins even care for the offspring of other mothers.
Archeology
See the ruins of the city of Thonis-Heracleion - Where Egypt's legend lurks under the ocean
Among the lost cities, Thonis-Heracleion is known as a bustling city of Egyptian civilization.
Biology
Sound-absorbing 'weapon' helps moths fight bats
The scales on the wings help the moths resist echolocation, inspiring experts to develop lightweight noise-reducing materials.
Space science
Does the universe have a center?
Unlike what we often hear in sci-fi movies, the universe doesn't actually have a center.