Animal world
Are bald eagles strong enough to take down mountain lions?
Both the bald eagle and the mountain lion are among the most powerful predators in the Americas, so what would happen if these two species went head to head?
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Why does nature produce so many blood-sucking insects?
Think simply about mosquitoes, midges, flies… why do these blood-sucking creatures appear, what is their meaning?
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Why can some species of cobras spray venom precisely into the victim's eyes?
If cobra venom gets into the eyes, it will cause severe pain and even lead to permanent blindness.
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Why did ancient tomb robbers refuse to steal coins from ancient tombs?
Grave robbers in feudal times often dug up graves to steal valuable burial treasures. However, they absolutely did not take coins from the coffins.
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How advanced were prehistoric civilizations?
Some scientists believe that before humans came into existence, there may have been other advanced creatures on Earth and that we are not the only advanced life on this…
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What happens when you give birth on a plane?
There are no official figures, but around 60 babies are born on planes each year. Planes are not the birthing rooms mothers dream of, but there are rare cases.
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Top 7 lifestyles that explain why Nordic people are considered the happiest in the world
The Nordic people have many different philosophies of life than the rest of the world and that helps them live happier lives.
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The most unique dish in Mexico, found nowhere else, only the brave dare to try
This dish is not always available and has become a Mexican exclusive.
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Kerma: The Mysterious Civilization of the Nile
When mentioning the Nile River, many people immediately think of ancient Egypt, but there is also another ancient and mysterious civilization here, that is Kerma.
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How will humans build on Mars?
A simple manufacturing technology based on chitin, one of the most common organic polymers on Earth, could be used to build tools and shelters on Mars.
Oceanography
New discovery about hammerhead sharks stuns scientists
Scientists took DNA from eight of the nine species of hammerhead sharks and used it to look at their relationships. The results stunned them.
Archeology
Lake water drops 100 meters overnight, experts come to excavate, unexpectedly encounter '6 golden dragons'
Lake water suddenly dropped 100 meters overnight, archaeologists unexpectedly found
Space science
The biggest supermoon of the year is about to light up the world's skies
The full moon on August 30 will be at its closest point to Earth, creating the brightest supermoon of 2023.
Space science
Betelgeuse's Massive Threat: If It Explodes, Could It Swallow the Earth?
At the edge of the universe, the star cluster Betelgeuse burns silently, famous for its enormous power and strange energy.