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This optical illusion makes 86% of people look at it like 'falling into a black hole'
Researchers have discovered an optical illusion that can trick the brain and dilate the pupils in humans.
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Oceanography
New study shows: Dolphins find each other through urine
A new study shows that dolphins make friends by recognizing each other's urine. Like how they whistle to know if it's their own kind or not.
Oceanography
How to predict killer waves in the ocean?
Predicting when killer waves, dangerous waves as tall as skyscrapers, will appear is still a headache for researchers.
Archeology
Diện mạo kỳ lạ của loài hươu cao cổ cách đây 17 triệu năm
17 triệu năm trước, tổ tiên của loài hươu cao cổ hiện đại có chiếc cổ ngắn, thân hình vạm vỡ và cực kỳ hiếu chiến.
Space science
Why Neptune and Uranus have different colors?
Neptune and Uranus are so similar that scientists sometimes call these distant planets 'twins'. However, these two ice giants have a big difference in color.
Space science
Asteroid the size of a blue whale approaches Earth
An asteroid at least the size of a blue whale will pass by Earth at more than 26,000 km/h, according to NASA.
Space science
Science predicts humans can set foot on Mars in 2038
In 2010, the current US President Obama gave a speech regarding NASA's plan to put a man on an asteroid by 2025.
Biology
China released the world's first robot cloned pig
Researchers in China say they have developed a complete pig cloning process using robotics.
Space science
Why do scientists take soil on the Moon to bring back to Earth and not on Mars?
Some scientists think that the soil on Mars may be at risk, so they reminded NASA to be cautious.
History
Unbelievable Records of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II is not only the longest-reigning person in Britain, but also holds the record for being the oldest head of state in the world.
Space science
NASA spends billions of dollars developing a new, more versatile space suit
The US space agency (NASA) said it has selected two companies to carry out the project to develop a new generation of spacesuits, serving missions on the International S…
Animal world
Strange lizards can change sex in the womb
When in the womb, the female spotted ball lizard has the ability to change sex and be born with the male body due to heat.
Conquer Mars
Humans will have to merge with robots if they want to live on Mars?
Mars - the fourth planet from the Sun - has been studied by NASA and SpaceX scientists for decades, with the goal of turning it into a 2nd Earth in the future.
Oceanography
What has helped fishes withstand tremendous water pressure up to thousands of tons in the deep sea?
Why are some creatures able to survive thousands of meters deep, where there is terrible water pressure and extremely harsh habitats?
Biology
Terrified giant caterpillar web spread all over the park in England
The giant soft, white network covering the trees around the park near her house surprised the 34-year-old woman in England.