Archeology
Discovering the largest fossil mine in Southeast Asia in Vietnam: More than 30 million years old, many new species found
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Archeology
200,000-year-old tar furnace operated by another species revealed
A shocking array of archaeological evidence suggests that extinct humans once mastered the technique of producing pitch.
Space science
For the first time, researchers have discovered two supermassive black holes closer than ever before.
Black holes are a very scary astronomical object and cannot be observed directly, but they can be detected using other physical solutions.
Space science
Another planet hidden inside the Earth, causing the continents to shift
American scientists have found evidence that the remains of another planet inside the Earth drove plate tectonics.
Space science
NASA's 'warrior' captured where life began?
The James Webb Space Telescope has set a new record by observing and collecting surprising indicators of cold ice at the extreme depths of the Chameleon I molecular clou…
Space science
NASA develops nuclear-thermal rocket to take humans to Mars in 45 days
NASA will develop nuclear rockets to cut the time it takes to make a manned trip to Mars from seven months to 45 days.
Space science
400 galaxies, including our own, are being drawn toward a mysterious
Astronomers have found that 400 galaxies, including our own, are being pulled toward
Space science
China plants flag on the dark side of the moon
China is the first country in the world to plant a flag on the Dark Side of the Moon and to bring samples back to Earth.
Space science
How would the disappearance of Mars affect Earth?
If Mars suddenly disappeared, the first thing Elon Musk would probably have to face is a crowd of confused investors.
Space science
Discovering the first merging galactic cores at the dawn of the universe
Astronomers have discovered two active black holes merging at the furthest distance ever seen, about 900 million years after the Big Bang.
Space science
Discovery changes fundamental theory of light
Scientists have found a new limit on the mass of a particle of light (photon) based on indirect measurements.
History
Before the software 'king' Bill Gates, the world had a talented modern science 'boss'
If Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard University to found the leading technology company Microsoft, then before the billionaire, there was a great man who did the same th…
History
Surprised by male beauty standards throughout history
Men's beauty standards are just as strict and varied as women's.
Biology
7 common bacteria that cause food poisoning
Food can become contaminated with bacteria from water sources, waste, soil, or human processes during production and transportation.
Animal world
Relying on its position as a poisonous snake, the king cobra attacked the monitor lizard, but unexpectedly received a 'heavenly' counterattack from its opponent.
The ending of the seemingly unequal battle left many viewers surprised.