Space science
The first moon of 2022 is the 'wolf moon'
The first full moon of 2022 rises on the evening of January 17. According to NASA,
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Oceanography
Male octopus species is 10,000 times smaller than female, but extremely 'aggressive'
Male octopuses are very aggressive when it comes to mating. They fight ferociously and often aim to rip off their rival's semen-producing tubes.
Archeology
For the first time, a bandage wound was discovered in an Egyptian mummy
A CT scan of a mummy dating back millennia has provided further insight into ancient medical methods.
Archeology
A badger dug up 200 ancient coins dating back to Roman times, but scientists 'confiscated' them all
With a total of 209 coins found by the badger, this is determined to be the largest collection of ancient coins ever discovered in northern Spain.
Space science
'Dead angle' causes asteroid to come very close to Earth without being detected
NASA's recent grim warning shows that Earth is facing potential dangers when asteroids
Biology
Surprise like special onions in the UK, no longer have to worry about burning eyes
It took up to 35 years for scientists to breed and develop this special sweet onion variety, which does not cause eye irritation.
1001 mystery
The strange 'sand board' appeared along the American lake
Water, sand, wind, and low temperatures create naturally shaped columns of sand on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Archeology
3 times Qin Shi Huang's terracotta army 'revived': Every time it appeared, it shook public opinion
What is the story of the 3 'revival' of specific terracotta warriors? And is there any explanation for this mystery?
History
How was the first terrorist organization in human history born?
Before the terrifying raging of terrorism now, do you wonder: Where is the origin of terrorism?
1001 mystery
Why did Hoa Than design 9,999 bats in the villa?
Hoa Than - the owner of 9,999 bats for luck, lived the richest and most prosperous life under the Qianlong dynasty, but then had to commit suicide.
History
Why do concubines often have to have someone to help them walking in the palace?
In addition to showing nobility over people, the ancient concubines needed to have a palace maid and eunuch to support them when traveling for the following reasons.
History
Which 1,500-year-old 'palace' was once abandoned underwater?
The unique 'Palace' was built nearly 1,500 years ago. Archaeologists call it the 'Forgotten Underwater Palace'.
1001 mystery
How did our ancestors sleep and what do people with insomnia do?
Historian A.Roger Ekirch at Virginia Tech, USA studies about ancient sleep and thinks that sleep is a biological constant.
Space science
Rare discovery of a giant moon 2.6 times larger than Earth
Astronomers have discovered a moon completely different from any object in our Solar System.
Archeology
Breaking the 220-year-old stone in the museum, the experts suprise: It's precious than gold!
The stone found 220 years ago turned out to be a priceless treasure when viewed inside.