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Disappearing for 14 years, 'space monster' reappears with shocking appearance
In 2009, a star
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Space science
Can Vietnam observe the annular solar eclipse in October?
Millions of people in the Americas will be able to witness an interesting astronomical phenomenon on October 14, which is an annular solar eclipse (when the Moon is seen…
Space science
Discovery of a space 'monster' that almost knocked the Earth off its feet
The chilling discovery of a huge amount of radioactive aluminium hitting the Solar System 4.6 billion years ago suggests the baby Earth had a narrow escape.
Space science
Discover the secrets that protect Earth from cosmic chaos
A new analysis of chaos in the solar system has revealed how planetary collisions were avoided for billions of years.
Space science
NASA spacecraft caught in toilet paper-like debris
A strange object shaped like a piece of toilet paper has appeared in NASA images taken from Mars.
Space science
Floating 'space ocean' discovered, with 3 times more water than Earth
In the place where one or more planets may be forming, astronomers have found three times more water than Earth's oceans combined.
Space science
'Signs of life' found 1,000 light years from Earth
NASA's Spitzer Infrared Space Telescope has picked up the signal of tryptophan in the middle of a
Biology
Marimo: What is the extremely 'cute' algae ball that is currently loved by young people?
Marimo, also known as Aegagropila linnaei, is a type of algae commonly found in the northern hemisphere.
Biology
Disaster after historic earthquake in Türkiye: Millions of caterpillars land, images make everyone 'shudder'
After the historic earthquake on February 6, Türkiye - the most affected country - is still suffering the consequences.
Biology
The fastest plants in the world
Contrary to popular belief, plants are not always static but can act very quickly, with timescales measured in milliseconds.
Biology
Ants reproduce in a strange way never seen before
The next evolutionary step in ants was found in the chimera ant, surprising scientists.
Biology
Mysterious 'ghost' tree lives without photosynthesis
Containing no chlorophyll and requiring no sunlight, the ghost tree hides deep in the dark forests of Africa and Asia.
Biology
How do palm trees survive hurricanes and tornadoes?
Many people are impressed by the resilience of beach palms. After storms, many plants are destroyed, but palms often survive. So why?
Animal world
What makes this famous dog called giraffe, dinosaur?
A white Borzoi dog has become famous on social media because of its resemblance to a giraffe.