Oceanography
Marine fish grow slowly because of plastic pollution and global warming
Scientists at the University of Sydney found that fish exposed to the industrial chemical BPA in warm waters often need more food to grow and reach a certain size.
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Archeology
Digging ancient graves, 'hit the trick' of a 1,500-year-old smuggled silver workshop
This ancient structure is not only the lavish tomb of a powerful noblewoman, but also includes the largest illegal silver workshop of the Roman period in England.
Space science
Các nhà khoa hoc phát hiện 'quái vật' hố đen cổ xưa nhất
Các nhà khoa học đã tìm thấy một hố đen có trọng lượng gấp 1,6 tỉ Mặt trời và nằm ở trung tâm của một thiên hà cách Trái đất hơn 13 tỉ năm ánh sáng.
Biology
Scientists warn spring could come 10 days earlier before 2100
Spring usually falls around March 20 in the Northern Hemisphere, but it could arrive as early as 10 days in 2100.
Animal world
Sparrows specialize in foraging underwater with super skills of 'diving'
The wings of this bird have a unique mechanism that allows them to both fly in the air, but can also be used as flippers underwater, allowing them to dive deep with incr…
History
Little known truth about old posters: It's hard for criminals to escape!
Even though the pictures on the posters are so badly drawn that even relatives of the criminals can hardly recognize them. But, criminals are still hard to escape! Why?
1001 mystery
Inunaki Tunnel: The haunted road leading into Japan's 'village of death'
The anecdote about the haunted Inunaki tunnel and the village of the same name, the site of countless murders and macabre stories, is the urban legend - the most famous…
1001 mystery
Mysterious 99,999 'spooky' bricks to build the Great Wall of China
The Great Wall was built with the wisdom and sacrifices of many Chinese people.
Space science
NASA will test supersonic aircraft later this year
Engineers are taking advantage of equipment available at the Texas facility to complete structural testing of the X-59 supersonic aircraft.
Biology
Don't play with fire ants, especially in Africa, they can 'turn' your body into Sashimi!
Imagine, your body is attacked by a swarm of African fire ants, what will your body be like?
Animal world
Science deciphers the paradox of the lizard's tail for the first time
Scientists have discovered microscopic structures that allow lizards to cut off their own tails, but also to attach them firmly under normal conditions.
Animal world
Giant Nile crocodile - the nightmare of millions of wildebeest during the migration season
The road to success cannot be without sacrifices and trade-offs. The battle for survival always takes place in the Nile region...
History
Why did the Qing Dynasty concubines have to 'do it first' with the palace maids?
During the Qing Dynasty, to become a concubine, candidates had to pass the monstrous challenge of 'overnight' with a non-princess.
1001 mystery
The monstrous leaning church in the world's scariest 'ghost village'
Anyone entering this church must bow as if Michael Jackson performed the immortal dance.
1001 mystery
Ancient super-floods deformed the Earth's crust
The flood caused by melting ice during the last Ice Age changed the Earth's surface, leaving many traces that can still be seen today in North America.