Space science
'Cloud Planet' Appears Among Cygnus Constellation, Could Be Habitable
Kepler-51 belongs to a class of giant worlds known by fairy-tale names like
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'Strange guests' from another planet carry the same thing as on Earth
Objects that once passed through Earth's sky may represent
Space science
Before it collapsed, the observatory received a strange signal 'from the dead'
Scientists from the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI - USA) have found a 'treasure' in the data left by the Arecibo observatory.
Space science
Leonis Minorid asteroid approaching Earth
A Leonis Minorid asteroid has just passed close to Earth and exploded in the sky over Puerto Rico.
History
The 'controversial' history surrounding adding fluoride to tap water
Fluoride has a controversial history. So what is fluoride and should we be worried about the potential risks?
History
Tigris River: The Origin of Human Civilization
The mighty Tigris River is where humans first developed agriculture, writing and the wheel. But this river, once the lifeblood of the ancient world, is facing threats.
History
The Forgotten History of New York's First Electric Taxis
The first taxis to appear on the streets of New York (USA) did not run on gasoline but on electricity -
Biology
Strange tree circles in Japan, suspected of being aliens
A cedar forest in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan is home to extremely unusual crop circles. Many people speculate that their origin may be created by aliens.
Biology
The flower looks like a devil's jailor, just looking at it is scary.
The black bat flower (Tacca chantrier) with its devilish dementor-like appearance is the embodiment of mystery and strangeness in the plant world.
Biology
China researches weather-resistant potatoes
Grown under simulations that predict higher temperatures by the end of the century, potatoes are an ominous sign for future food security.
Biology
Prickly pear cactus - 'Bright star' in the era of climate change
The story of the prickly pear cactus begins in the arid south of Italy, where agriculture is facing unprecedented challenges.
Biology
Here's Why This Plant Grows Super Slow: It Only Grows 3cm a Year
Unlike most flowering plants that attract bees and butterflies, the Joshua tree only mates with the Yucca moth for its entire life, lasting hundreds of years, even 1,000…
Biology
Special ability helps fireflies 'show light' at night
Science knows of more than 2,000 species of fireflies, each with its own unique flashing pattern and differently shaped light-emitting organs.
Animal world
An animal that has been extinct for 40 years suddenly 'reappears': Instead of being happy, scientists are scared!
What makes scientists afraid when animals
Animal world
Why did the dogs at Chernobyl undergo such rapid evolution?
The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster not only left serious consequences for the environment and human health but also became a