Space science
Discover the fastest objects in the universe
The Parker Solar Probe, which reaches speeds of 532,000 km/h, is the fastest man-made object, but is still very slow compared to other celestial bodies in the universe.
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Space science
Magical 'events' not to be missed in the night sky in 2025
In 2025, stargazers can look forward to a host of exciting celestial wonders.
Space science
New research on the second biggest explosion after the Big Bang
A new study suggests that within a month of the Big Bang, a second explosion may have given the universe invisible dark matter.
Space science
A 'dark object' may have brought life to Earth
An elusive class of objects may be much more numerous than previously thought and may be life-bearing spacecraft.
Biology
What you need to know about the virus that has a 70% mortality rate in India
To date, there is no vaccine to prevent or cure Nipah virus infection. The disease has a mortality rate of about 70%.
Animal world
Hundreds of fish jumped out of the lake in China, what happened?
The scene of hundreds of fish jumping out of the water happened at Dien Tri Lake, in Yunnan Province, China. What is the cause of this strange phenomenon?
Animal world
Many rare animals discovered in Ke Go Nature Reserve
During the process of setting camera traps to monitor biodiversity, Ke Go Nature Reserve recorded many rare and precious wildlife species.
Animal world
Scientists inject Chinese alligator genes into American catfish to create 'super fish'
But what special abilities do these super fish have?
Animal world
Top 10 largest domestic cat breeds in the world
Most domestic cat breeds have an average weight of 3-5kg per adult individual. Cat breeds
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Why does gray hair never turn black again?
Why is it so difficult to turn gray hair even when we try to supplement nutrients or apply modern therapies?
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Mystery of white stone statue wearing crown believed to be Queen Cleopatra
A small statue of a woman wearing a royal crown may depict Queen Cleopatra VII, an archaeologist says.
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A switch on a plane caused all passengers and pilots to fall into a coma, killing 121 people.
Two fighter jets were sent up to check what was happening to Helios Flight 522.
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The truth about the danger of being shot is far different from the movies
Do you watch Hollywood movies? Yes, this is where the heroes will fight fiercely with dozens of bad guys, and after shooting down the bearded guys, the final boss will s…
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South Korean public service robot plunges down stairs 'commits suicide'
A service robot working at a council in South Korea was unresponsive after falling down a two-metre-high flight of stairs, marking the first time a robot has died.
Oceanography
Strange Antarctic animal can live up to 11,000 years
One of the most astonishing examples is the Antarctic sponge Monorhaphis chuni, with one specimen estimated to be over 11,000 years old.