Oceanography
Whale sets record by swimming across 3 oceans to find a mate
A male humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swam 13,046 km from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean to increase its chances of mating, setting a new migration dista…
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Archeology
Treasure found under Notre Dame Cathedral after shocking fire
After the Notre Dame Cathedral fire, archaeologists were allowed to search beneath the ruins, and the artifacts they unearthed have shed new light on the history of one…
Space science
'Strange mushroom-shaped object' is rising, splitting an Earth continent in two
Geophysicists have found a surprising reason why a famous continental rift is rapidly widening.
Space science
The Truth About the Solar System's 3rd Habitable Planet
The Solar System actually has three planets in its orbit.
Space science
Mountains become space junk dumping grounds
Because it lies below the flight path of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the Altai Mountains are regularly showered with rocket debris after each launch.
Space science
New discovery about the huge energy source in cosmic rays
Ultra-high-energy cosmic rays, emitted from extreme astronomical environments such as the regions near black holes and neutron stars, have energies far exceeding those o…
History
How did the Sumerian Empire arise and fall?
The Sumerian civilization was the earliest civilization in human history. The location of the Sumerian civilization was Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates riv…
Animal world
What happens if you put a puppy next to a newborn wolf?
This is a controversial issue, involving knowledge of animal behavior, evolution, genetics, and many other aspects.
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The first train to transport the most expensive material on the planet
Researchers plan to use trucks to transport containers of antimatter to laboratories in Europe by 2025.
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You may not know: The elephant bird egg is the largest bird egg in history.
The elephant bird egg is the largest egg in history, measuring 33cm in length, as large as 150 - 180 chicken eggs.
Archeology
Rare ancient coin sold for record price of nearly 2.1 million USD
On December 9, an ancient Roman coin bearing the portrait of Brutus - a close general and mastermind of the assassination of Emperor Julius Caesar - was sold for a recor…
Space science
Announcement of discovery of micro-asteroid population in the Solar System
An astronomical research team at the University of Liège in this country and international colleagues have just announced the discovery of a population of 138 smallest a…
History
Railway History: From Limestone Road to 1,200km/h 'Super Train'
Railways are one of the important inventions of mankind, a clear demonstration of the influence of science and technology on human life.
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