Animal world
All cats have long tails, so why is the lynx's tail so short?
There are four members of the genus Lynx: the Eurasian lynx, the Canadian lynx, the Iberian lynx, and the bobcat, all of which have short tails and are noticeably shorte…
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History
The truth about Queen Cleopatra: Both beautiful and fluent in 8 languages
Cleopatra was the only person of that time who could speak Ancient Egyptian and read hieroglyphs.
Conquer Mars
NASA's Mars lander is about to 'die'
The InSight lander, which has been on Mars since 2018, is expected to shut down in the next few months due to lack of energy.
Oceanography
Extremely rare footage of fish living at a record depth of 6,100m under the sea floor
Camera traps have captured several fish species that have adapted to a record depth of more than 6,100 meters on the ocean floor in waters off Australia.
Oceanography
Of the seven species of death sharks, the great white shark attacks humans the most
Sharks are one of the most dangerous species on our planet, they are also known as ocean killers.
Oceanography
Not only smart, dolphins also know 'skincare', surprising scientists
'Dolphin skin' used to be a hot phrase for beauty bloggers to refer to a smooth, shiny skin. However, these marine animals are not all born with such a wonderful skin.
Archeology
The secret room reveals the hidden corner of the Iron Age
An unexpected discovery reveals ancient artwork that was once part of an Iron Age complex beneath a house in southeastern Turkey.
Archeology
The kingdom of Tibet perished due to climate change
The researchers concluded that the collapse of the Kingdom of Gu Ge in the 17th century could have been caused by a drop in temperature.
Space science
Voyager 1 sends mysterious data from beyond the Solar System
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is continuing its journey beyond our Solar System, 45 years after launch. But now, this veteran spacecraft unexpectedly sends back mysterious…
Biology
Admire billions of fireflies that light up an entire forest
A photographer has captured dazzling photos and videos, showing billions of fireflies flashing in synchrony lighting up a wildlife sanctuary in India.
Animal world
Lovely corner: Image of father crocodile carrying 100 baby crocodiles on his back
A wildlife photographer recently accidentally captured very unique photos of a crocodile father carrying more than 100 baby crocodiles on his back to cross the river.
1001 mystery
The mysterious phenomenon of suddenly getting old and young again in pilots
This phenomenon is born under the influence of the G-force, it causes the faces of pilots to age clearly but can also make them younger in just a few seconds.
Archeology
Unparalleled treasure in Egypt: Being 'molded' from many alien worlds
Egypt, a land famous for its many alien treasures unearthed from tombs, continues to possess a peerless treasure that pierces 2 stellar deaths, stealing materials from a…
Alien
Decipher the existence of aliens based on their technology
Exploring the universe and searching for extraterrestrial life has always been the desire of modern science and people, but so far everything seems to have not worked ou…
Biology
Viper but red-brown, how dangerous is this 'dark killer'?
Despite the name viper, this snake is not green, but has a very prominent color.