Alien
Can aliens track to Earth thanks to this message?
NASA intends to send a message into the Milky Way to help aliens locate Earth with this image.
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Using radar waves, science surprises with what lies beneath the ice in Antarctica
The secrets beneath the ice in Antarctica are gradually being revealed by science.
Alien
The composition of DNA and RNA has appeared on the meteorite, confirming life from beyond Earth
The team argues that nucleobases on meteorites 'contributed to the formation of genetic characteristics of early life forms on Earth'.
Animal world
Cambodian fishermen caught a giant stingray in the Mekong River
Cambodian fishermen were surprised when they accidentally caught an endangered giant freshwater stingray, 4 m long and 180 kg in weight.
Space science
China is about to plant hybrid seeds in space
About 12,000 seeds brought back to Earth by the Shenzhou spacecraft from the Tiangong space station will be planted for research and breeding purposes.
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NASA brought Mars rocks back to Earth, afraid of containing alien bacteria
NASA is planning to bring rocks from Mars to Earth.
Oceanography
'Ocean killer' weighing nearly half a ton was discovered while migrating
The predatory fish, nicknamed 'Ironbound', is migrating to northern Canada in search of food and shelter.
Space science
The moon once 'disappeared' due to... volcanic eruptions
On some days in May, around the year 1110, the moon completely disappeared from Earth's sky.
Biology
Close-up of a papaya tree as tall as a 5-story building that set a world record
The papaya tree is as tall as a 5-story building, setting a world record that makes many people dizzy.
Animal world
Tropical spiders can hide for 30 minutes underwater
A tropical spider uses air membranes to hide under water and hide from predators for half an hour, surprising scientists.
History
Why did the old Chinese prostitutes always tie a red thread at the waist?
Feudal Chinese courtesans often tied a red thread at the waist. That strange thing hides many unexpected secrets that not everyone knows.
Space science
The truth about the controversial Mars-like red sky
Video recorded by locals from the port city of Zhoushan, China, shows the sky turning crimson under a thick layer of fog.
History
Discover the sophisticated water system of the ancient Arabs
Nabataea, an ancient Arab kingdom, built a water collection and distribution system that is still usable after thousands of years.
Space science
'Time Gate' reveals the scene of a galaxy containing Earth turned into a monster
What happened to the Earth-bearing galaxy billions of years ago has been reproduced by two galaxies, NGC 1512 and NGC 1510.
Animal world
This is a creature with horns as big as ivory, surprised with what's inside: What is it?
If you look at the creatures below, you will surely be amazed at the great size of the horns they possess. Even these horns are shaped like ivory.