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Russia solves the object 'E' to explore the Moon
Russian space agency Roscosmos declassified documents on the first Soviet 'Moon' program.
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Space science
What if a black-sized black hole attacked the Earth?
In the vast universe, the black hole is probably the most feared 'evil spirit' we have ever known. With enormous gravity, no matter, not even light, can escape the black…
Space science
NASA ships eclipse photos of Jupiter
NASA's Juno probe captures the moment when the Moon Io obscures the Sun, creating a shadow on the surface of a giant gas planet.
Space science
'Space hotel' will be operational by 2025
The US-based Gateway Foundation has revealed plans to build a space station in the style of a spacecraft orbiting Earth.
Space science
'Ghost waves' emanating from the dead stars
Planets orbiting a dead star emit special electromagnetic radiation that we can capture from Earth.
Space science
Infrared image of Messier 81 shows off beautifully
NASA has just released a stunning infrared image taken by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope of the Messier 81 galaxy, a spiral galaxy located 11.6 million light-years from…
Space science
Has the diverse ecosystem on Earth been born from planetary collisions?
The results of an international scientific study show that the planet collision 470 million years ago created a layer of dust leading to the ice age and then led to the…
Biology
Antibiotics are resistant to ... dolphins
Dolphins in the wild are seriously affected by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which is thought to only occur in humans.
Biology
Female mosquitoes refuse to 'fall in love' with the genetically modified male mosquitoes, a failed mosquito extermination project
A pilot program to reduce the number of mosquitoes with a male genetically modified male in a Brazilian town was not as successful as scientists' expectations were due t…
Biology
This is what happens when an ant bites you, no wonder it hurts so much
Have you ever been burned by ants? In fact, ants don't bite you with their teeth.
Biology
Discover a rare and precious conifer population in Lao Cai
In the morning of September 20, Mr. Ngo Kien Trung, Head of Bat Xat Nature Reserve Management Board (Lao Cai), said that the unit had just discovered a rare and precious…
Animal world
Spotted zebras appear on African pastures
With a brown spotted white coat due to a genetic mutation, young zebras can be at risk in the wild.
Animal world
Birds are funny in appearance but very dangerous
Do not let the birds with funny, cute appearance fool you, they are not as gentle as you think.
Animal world
Heartbroken image of gulls were pierced by arrows
The gull was wounded but still able to fly, making it difficult for Scottish experts to catch it for treatment.
Animal world
Create 'human chains' to save the herd of dolphins trapped under the bridge
Volunteers hold hands forming