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What makes Mars different from Earth
According to Science Alert, scientists have discovered that the structure of Mars' core is quite similar to Earth's core. However, it is somewhat more compressible and l…
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Animal world
Paradoxical frog species has tadpoles that are larger than adults
Paradox frogs are only about 8cm long, while in the tadpole stage they can be up to 22cm long.
Animal world
What would happen if 200,000 African mad sparrows attacked an elephant at the same time?
For many people, the idea of a sparrow defeating an elephant is unthinkable.
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Why can't the flu virus be eradicated?
Influenza viruses are constantly changing, creating new strains to replace old ones, because it is difficult to find a 100% effective vaccine that limits the proliferati…
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Origin of names of chemical elements
Each chemical element has its own name and symbol for easy identification.
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The secret in the 160-year-old painting has finally been decoded, surprising everyone.
During a routine inspection of Paul Cézanne's painting Still Life with Bread and Eggs, museum director Serena Urry noticed something strange.
Archeology
What was Earth like in the age of giant insects?
More than 300 million years ago, before the age of giant dinosaurs, Earth was home to giant insects.
Archeology
Ancient giant turtle as big as a rhinoceros, extinct 66 million years ago salvaged
A specimen of one of the largest turtles ever known, measuring nearly 4 metres long, has been found in Spanish waters.
Space science
After 4 years of being sent into space by Elon Musk, what is the fate of the $100,000 Tesla Roadster now?
For the past four years, the fate of the Tesla Roadster in the vast universe has been a matter of curiosity for many.
Space science
Image of a new star spewing gas loudly across the Milky Way galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a new image of a sun-like protostar spewing gas and dust in a shockwave that looks incredible when seen in infrared light.
Animal world
Showing off a photo of a mini 'watermelon', the couple was unexpectedly praised by experts for their luck
After being answered by experts about the true identity of
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Why are pencils called pencils even though they don't contain lead?
We call it a brush pen because its nib is made of feathers; we call it a fountain pen because its nib is made of metal. So why is a pencil called a pencil when it is not…
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The Earth is shifting, Tibet shows signs of being torn in two
A new study suggests that something powerful enough to split the Tibetan plateau could lurk beneath the Himalayas.
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Brian Shaw, the world's strongest man, makes even the biggest bodybuilders look small
When you think of strength, you usually think of guys with huge, powerful bodies.
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Top 8 longest rivers in Vietnam
In Vietnam, due to heavy rainfall, a very large number of rivers and streams have been created, up to about 2,360 large and small rivers and canals.