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Machu Picchu was misnamed for 111 years? What is the real name of this wonder?
Machu Picchu's real name is Huayna Picchu or simply Picchu, according to the latest research.
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Conquer Mars
Scientists measure the speed of sound on Mars
Based on data collected by NASA robots, scientists estimate that sound travels on Mars at a speed of about 864km/h.
Archeology
The mysterious ancient Buddhist kingdom of Khotan lies on the Silk Road
Human history has largely forgotten the 'jewel' of Khotan, the cradle and cultural bridge of Buddhism on the branch of the Silk Road.
Space science
NASA has found 20 promising planets for human habitation
This discovery brings the total number of habitable, near-Earth-sized exoplanets to about 50.
Space science
Lettuce helps astronauts improve health during long-term mission to Mars
Lettuce grown on Mars helps protect astronauts against osteoporosis, reduces bone density, and fractures when performing long-term missions in space.
Space science
'Treasure Lake' contains things to help people live healthy beyond Earth
New research has found evidence of ice in permanently obscured impact craters on the Moon, which may have helped sustain the first extraterrestrial settlements.
Biology
Disaster with billions of ash trees in America and Europe: East Asian emerald worm
The study predicts this beautiful emerald worm could wipe out all ash in 6,000 metropolitan areas across the United States.
Animal world
What happens when a tiger and a lion mate?
In the wild, in zoos or sanctuaries, lions and tigers sometimes mate, creating
Animal world
Kenya strives to preserve rare Bongo antelope species
Recently, five Bongo antelopes have been released to a reserve in Kenya, marking an important milestone in the battle for the survival of this animal that currently has…
Animal world
Find a way to regrow frog limbs after amputation
US researchers have managed to regrow the amputated legs of frogs, offering hope that the same could one day be achieved in humans.
History
Why did Vo Tac Thien hold wood in his mouth when he died?
Instead of using jade like kings and members of the royal family, Vo Tac Thien held a piece of wood in his mouth when he died. This makes many people curious about the r…
Archeology
'Mermaid' hidden in ourselves: Bring fish to the teeth
The jaws of human ancestors evolved from fish gills to become strong, flexible, better adapted to the environment and gradually become a superior life form.
Space science
A photo of a mysterious circle one million light-years wide
The MeerKAT Radio Telescope has sent back to Earth a stunning update of the mysterious radio circle known as ORC1.
Animal world
The transparent glass frog clearly sees the entire inside of the body
Biologists have found two new species of glass frogs with transparent bodies in a valley at the foot of the Andes mountains in Ecuador.
Space science
Will the Moon be able to collide with Earth like in the movie Moonfall?
The trailer of the movie Moonfall shows us a scenario in the future where the moon will collide with the Earth, but is this possible in reality?