Space science
US successfully transmits solar power from space to Earth
A research team at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) conducted the world's first experiment transmitting wireless power in space.
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Why did the ancient Babylonian civilization perish? Was it because they considered 'that thing' a daily meal?
The Kingdom of Babylon (c. 3500 BC-729 BC) was located in the Mesopotamian plain, roughly in the territory of the present-day Republic of Iraq.
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Just discovered a 72km 'tear in the Earth', the world's second largest country is in fear of a tsunami attack
About 400,000 people are at risk of being hit by a tsunami after a 72km fault line was discovered by scientists.
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Top 7 facts about the hottest place in the world, where you can fry eggs at outdoor temperature
The hottest, driest, and lowest national park above sea level - Death Valley is a land of extremes.
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The Qing Dynasty collapsed, what surname did 20,000 royal descendants change to to integrate into the new era?
As times change, one dynasty is replaced by another, the most insecure is not the common people, but the royal family.
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After 389 days in the Arctic, costing more than $160 million, hundreds of scientists brought back bad news: What was it?
After 389 days in the Arctic on a project that cost more than $160 million, scientists unexpectedly brought back bad news.
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How long does it take to fall in love with someone?
In life, we easily come across people who fall in love after just a few weeks of meeting, but there are also many cases where being together for months still cannot deve…
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How much silver has ever been discovered in the world?
Experts estimate that the amount of silver discovered on Earth could fit into a cube with sides 55m long.
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How does an atomic bomb work?
Since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, nuclear weapons have been detonated more than 2,000 times as tests and displays of military power.
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3 Reasons Dinosaurs Never Really Ruled the Earth
Giant lizards may terrify you in the movies, but are we exaggerating their presence in Earth's history?
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How are natural disasters classified?
Natural disasters are classified in many ways, but the most common classification is by the origin of the atmosphere where the disaster occurs.
Oceanography
The most dangerous strait in the world - The fear of sailors' lives
This is a strait that always suffers terrible storms that create big waves, plus icebergs, creating a nightmare for any sailor passing through.
Archeology
400-million-year-old fossil changes thinking about Fibonacci spiral
Plant fossils from more than 400 million years ago have irregular structures, unlike most plants today which follow the Fibonacci spiral.
Space science
How did the Indian spacecraft survive the harsh cold on the dark side of the Moon?
India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is on track to become the first scientific instrument to successfully survive the cold lunar night without heating.
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Tonight 'The paradoxical Earth' has life appearing, how to observe?
On the rare occasion when our planet is at opposition, with good binoculars you can see Europa, our closest potentially habitable world.