Archeology
8,500-year-old human teeth found to be used as jewelry
Small perforated teeth for a necklace or bracelet can have a profound symbolic meaning for the wearer.
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Archeology
The oldest hairy dinosaur found in North America, lived 150 million years ago
Archaeologists have discovered the oldest hairy dinosaurs on Earth, living in North America and about 150 million years ago.
Archeology
Uncover the mystery of the Maya civilization when solving an 800-year-old code to translate ancient books
The Mayan mysterious 800-year-old secret code is deciphered. Thanks to that, the content of an ancient book was revealed.
Archeology
Fossil shells help people find the reason that the Earth is increasingly polluted?
Researchers from Northwestern University in the US conducted research on fossil shells to find the cause of the increasing pollution of the Earth.
Space science
GOCE satellite reveals surface structure under the Antarctic ice cover
Despite completing its orbit over six years ago, the European Space Agency's GOCE satellite, ESA, continues to bring new insights to our planet.
Space science
NASA discovered a giant tornado on Jupiter
NASA's Juno observed a tornado covering an area of nearly 700,000 km2 during a flight close to the surface of Jupiter in November.
Space science
The giant black hole in the Milky Way is just a mistake?
The giant black hole challenging every theory published in November could be a mistake only by scientists.
Archeology
Excavating 2,500-year-old Egyptian tombs, suddenly discovered inside contains dozens of cat mummies
Scientists found numerous animal mummies and many other valuable relics in an ancient Egyptian tomb dating back thousands of years.
Oceanography
New species of squid discovered in Okinawa, Japan
Researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) in collaboration with a researcher from Australia have identified a new species of squid living i…
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Appearance of the Earth when there is no ocean covered
The Earth's surface will change completely if the oceans no longer exist with the emergence of viaducts and peaks.
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Science proves everyone can find the truth of life at age 60
A recent study of 1,000 people from scientists shows that people in the age of 60 is the time when people understand and appreciate the meaning of life.
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Why can scents awaken memories?
A scent suddenly like a time portal immediately takes you from a busy street back to a quiet place you've been to many years ago. Science says fragrance can awaken long-…
Biology
Plants know pain when cut and whine when not watered
Recent research by scientists shows that plants also feel pain and emit a groan when not watered.
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Cake for women, eat not afraid of fat, large size but light as the air
Artists at London-based Bompass & Parr design studio have teamed up with scientists at the Aerogelex lab in Hamburg (Germany) to transfer the properties of the world's l…
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The lesser known scientific facts will leave you in doubt
Geckos drink water from their own eyes; Koalas eat their mother's faeces to build their intestinal microflora, an owl can sit cross-legged, and many other interesting sc…