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Top 12 strangest objects in the universe
The universe contains countless strange things. Here are 12 of the strangest objects in space.
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Conquer Mars
NASA robot captures drifting clouds on Mars
During its 3,325th day on Mars, the Curiosity robot uses special imaging techniques to observe clouds and measure drift velocity.
Space science
NASA engineer proposes building a settlement flying in the atmosphere to avoid acid rain on the surface of Venus
Venus is not friendly to life, but at an altitude of 50km above the planet's surface, the story is different...
Biology
Close-up of the heaviest strawberry in the world, 24 times the average
An Israeli farmer has broken a record by harvesting the heaviest strawberries in the world, about 24 times more than the average.
Biology
Discovered the world's first hermaphroditic green bean stick beetle
The stick beetle molts to reveal a hermaphroditic body with two different colored halves, surprising owners and biologists.
Animal world
Stunned by parrot's ability to play golf
An interesting video shows a Goffin cockatoo learning how to master a wooden stick to push a marble into a hole.
Archeology
Discovering the foundation of the school has disappeared in British history
Archaeological team at the University of Oxford (UK) said they have just discovered the limestone foundation of St Mary's College - the school has disappeared in history…
Space science
Discovery predicts the future: Earth... falls to another galaxy?
What happens when some galaxies are predicted to collide with the galaxy containing the approaching Earth?
Space science
NASA announces two new Solar missions
In addition to being a source of heat and light, the Sun affects the space environment in a variety of ways.
Space science
Chinese startup develops reusable rockets
The startup Orienspace has raised more than $100 million to develop a new series of rockets, one of which is reusable.
Animal world
Irrawaddy freshwater dolphin officially extinct in Laos
The last freshwater Irrawaddy dolphin from Laos got entangled in a fishing net and was found dead on February 15 on a riverbank in Stung Treng province, Cambodia, border…
History
The emperor of the Qing Dynasty spent 'golden mountains' for good deeds, 120 dishes cooked only with this precious water source
The emperor of the Qing Dynasty ate 120 dishes each meal, using a silver bowl and a jade spoon to spend 'mountain of money'. The source of cooking water using only water…
Space science
China develops snake robot capable of crushing satellites in space
With a solid body design consisting of small detachable segments and acting as an independent robot, this machine can weave through the tightest corners of space.
Space science
Discovered a new type of star covered with ash from burning helium gas
A group of German astronomers recently discovered a group of stars of the strange stellar type, covered with ash from helium combustion.
Space science
NASA captures the first beautiful images of the surface of Venus
Stunning images captured by NASA's Parker Solar Probe have provided the first glimpse of Venus's red-hot surface.