Space science
What exactly is the space signal detected by Tesla?
In 1899, Nikola Tesla accidentally heard a strange and rhythmic sound while using a radio receiver in his laboratory.
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Space science
Humans reach for the stars in 2024
In 2024, space missions will no longer be limited to low Earth orbit and the Moon. We are aiming for bigger and further goals.
Biology
Which insect is the smartest?
Many experiments have been conducted to test the capabilities of insect brains and the results have been surprising.
Biology
Monitoring natural habitat change from the discovery of 2 new cicada species
Recently, scientists at the Central Institute for Scientific Research under the Vietnam Museum of Nature discovered and recorded two new species of cicadas.
Animal world
Name some of the most ferocious 'queens' in the animal world
Killer whales, bonobos, African savannah elephants and leaf-cutter ants have one thing in common - they all rely on their offspring to survive and thrive.
Animal world
The Tragedy of the Tibetan Mastiffs
Speaking of the Tibetan Mastiff, many people probably know that this is a breed of dog originating from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (China), famous for its ferocious perso…
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Why do images of black holes appear to be burning from the outside?
The accretion disk around a black hole makes it appear as if the material is burning because the material is swirling rapidly and giving off a lot of heat.
Space science
Researchers discover first 'conjoined' twin planets in the universe
The ALMA radio observatory in Chile's deadly Atacama Desert has just collected incredible data from a pair of giant planets bound together in a single orbit.
Space science
Satellite launch to help... take selfies in space
A former NASA engineer is preparing to launch a satellite that will help people take selfies in space.
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Why do most people with ALS not live more than 5 years, but Hawking lived to be 55?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease. Statistically, most patients die of respiratory failure within 3 to 5 years of onset.
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Chilling revelations from 1,800-year-old glass 'treasure' in Antarctica
Seven extraordinary pieces of glass found 279 metres below the icy continent of Antarctica are being described by scientists as a discovery.
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The sofa problem that has puzzled science for 6 decades has been solved
For nearly 60 years, scientists have been unable to find a solution to a seemingly simple problem: Moving a sofa through a narrow L-shaped corner.
Oceanography
Sad Eyes of the Ocean: The Story Behind the Stunning Beauty!
Commercial whaling may not be the threat it once was, but that doesn't mean whales are safe from ships.
Space science
What happens if a star explodes near Earth?
The answer is not simple and depends on the distance between the exploding star and our planet.
Space science
Image discovered recording a black hole jet colliding with a mysterious object
This discovery raises big questions about the nature and identity of this object in deep space.