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Carp have a human face
Animal world

Carp have a human face

The gold carp swimming in water has many black streaks on its face similar to the eyes, nose and mouth of humans.

November 11, 2019
Manufacturing fake rhino horn to save real rhinos
Animal world

Manufacturing fake rhino horn to save real rhinos

Scientists have successfully created a type of rhino horn made of horsehair with the aim to disrupt the rhino horn trade market and protect this species from extinction.

November 11, 2019
How does a thermal camera work?
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How does a thermal camera work?

Thermal cameras can see through smoke and many other obstructions to detect heat sources to help firefighters and police rescue victims.

October 30, 2019
Ways of beauty in ancient Egyptian style
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Ways of beauty in ancient Egyptian style

Ancient Egyptians shaved their head to prevent lice, took laxatives to clean the intestines, used turtle shells, ostrich shells to deodorize body odor ...

October 30, 2019