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10 disastrous misconceptions about lightning
Environment

10 disastrous misconceptions about lightning

Since Benjamin Franklin began exploring the truth about lightning in 1752, there have been many false rumors about them. And here are 10 misconceptions about lightning.

December 16, 2018
The most curious mysterious natural phenomena
Environment

The most curious mysterious natural phenomena

It is difficult to explain the mysterious natural phenomena such as the rain of fish or the rain is red like blood or the phenomenon of fire rainbow ...

December 16, 2018
Huge ocean garbage collection system
Environment

Huge ocean garbage collection system

A 2,000m-long garbage trap system, the longest floating structure on the sea surface, will collect plastic and rubbish and then sort through conveyor

December 16, 2018
Climate change brings rain to Africa
Environment

Climate change brings rain to Africa

Climate change is bringing rain back to the region that has been suffering from severe drought for decades in Africa. However, scientists are also not optimistic when wa…

December 16, 2018