Animal world
Melt with the beauty of the 'world's cutest' black-nosed sheep
The cutest black-nosed sheep in the world were first born in Australia, after embryos were imported from the UK.
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Oceanography
Treasure hunter received a 'bitter end' for not revealing the position of 500 gold coins
A treasure hunter has been jailed for six years for refusing to reveal the whereabouts of 500 gold coins he found in an ancient shipwreck.
Oceanography
See the world's largest population of 'gentle underwater giants'
An all-female security team is working around the clock to track down manta rays in the Maldives, the world's largest population.
Archeology
Important discovery of family ties from a 5,700-year-old tomb in England
DNA analysis from a 5,700-year-old grave has discovered the world's oldest family tree, shedding light on the crucial role family and lineage played in Britain's early f…
Archeology
The most severe period of extinction is also the time when the Earth is 'strongest'
As it turns out, the deadliest extinction event on Earth in the past also had another feature - it was extremely 'smelly'.
Space science
Method of measuring distances to stars and galaxies
Looking at a star in the sky, which appears only as a small bright dot and estimates its distance, seems very vague.
Space science
Hubble has discovered a 'mysterious golden dragon' 4 billion light-years away, spanning 5 galaxies!
Dragon is a mystical animal in ancient Chinese mythology, it can fly through clouds and fog, however the golden dragon we are referring to is not this type, instead it i…
Space science
Why does the James Webb telescope have to fly 1.5 million km?
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will outperform its famous predecessor, the Hubble telescope, in many ways, including position in space.
History
History of weapon formation in the world
With the original purpose of hunting, fighting against dangerous animals, weapons have been developed and improved throughout history.
History
Why couldn't the ancient Greeks establish a nation?
Ancient Greece achieved outstanding achievements in terms of political system, literature, architecture and philosophical thought, and was dubbed the 'cradle of Western…
Space science
Comet shines above the aurora seen from space
China's Yangwang 1 satellite captured the moment comet Leonard's closest approach to Earth on December 12.
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Scary Viking's 'Blood Eagle' ritual: Gouging the back, excavating the enemy's lungs
Scary Viking's 'Blood Eagle' ritual: Gouging the back, excavating the enemy's lungs
Oceanography
Explore San Juan de Salvamento - the lighthouse at the end of the world
The lighthouse San Juan de Salvamento is located at the end of the island in the Patagonian region, Tierra del Fuego province, Argentina.
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China successfully manufactured and installed the first small-sized nuclear reactor
Breakthrough in downsizing nuclear reactors can create a new wave, a new wind for the energy industry.
Archeology
Discover the ruins of the largest cluster of longhouses in the ancient Nordic village
Archaeologists in Norway have discovered the ruins of a cluster of Nordic longhouses, including one of the largest structures ever found.