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Why do some areas of the Earth appear 'blood rain'?
Blood rain is the phenomenon of water falling from the sky like rain, but red like blood. This phenomenon has appeared in several regions of the world.
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Mesmerized by the hills spewing 'white smoke' as beautiful as a fairyland in birch
This stunning valley is considered one of the most striking geographical discoveries of the 20th century.
Environment
The weirdness of geography: How were islands born?
In the vast ocean, a land emerges among the blue waves, and when noticed by humans, they can become a place to park and replenish ships, planes can land...
Scientific application
How did NASA research create a premise for formula milk?
The scarcity of formula milk in the US is causing great public concern, but few people know the origin of this product.
Scientific application
Singapore scientists develop cement made from mud and urine
Traditional Portland cement production technology still has disadvantages, creating a large source of greenhouse gas emissions, because raw materials must go through a h…
Environment
The mystery of Thien Tri lake surrounds the whole mountain, there is no source of water flowing in, reserves of 2 billion tons
According to scientists, surrounding Thien Tri Lake are mountain ranges, with no water source but water reserves of more than 2 billion tons.
Environment
Australia welcomes the coldest winter not seen in more than 100 years
Many Australian cities are expected to welcome their coldest winter in decades with record low temperatures.
Environment
What are the salient features of the African climate?
Referring to Africa is to aim for a continent with hot temperatures all year round. A continent with many difficult and backward economic development conditions.
Environment
Microplastics found in Antarctic snow for the first time
Recently, microplastics have been found for the first time in snowfall in Antarctica. This could accelerate the thaw and pose a threat to the continent's unique ecosyste…
Environment
Super durable natural material, if spread on the roof, it won't rot for 300 years
If the average lifespan of reinforced concrete is usually only 50-80 years, this naturally available material has a durability of up to 300 or even 400 years.
Environment
The snow melts, the Alps are strongly 'greening'
The famous snowy peaks of the Alps are melting and gradually being replaced by vegetation.
Life
What is Somniphobia?
According to Dr., sleep expert Wendy Troxel, the fear of sleep (also known as 'somniphobia') causes patients to be extremely anxious, fearful at the thought of going to…
Scientific application
Technology turns food waste into edible cement
Research group Kota Machida and Yuya Sakai at the University of Tokyo have developed technology to convert food waste into edible cement for construction purposes.
Environment
Developing the world's fastest CO2 capture system
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new compound that removes carbon dioxide from the air 99% of the time and twice as fast as current system…
Environment
Tobacco waste - the most common source of plastic pollution in the world
The most common source of plastic pollution in our environment is not plastic bottles, plastic bags or food wrappers but tobacco waste.