Space science
America catches strange signal from 1.3 billion light years away from Earth
The faintest radio burst ever detected by humanity could help solve the long-standing mystery of this spooky cosmic signal.
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History
What was Las Vegas like before the casinos?
Before becoming the world famous gambling capital, Las Vegas went through a rather interesting formation and development process that not everyone knows!
1001 mystery
Mysterious objects appear in the skies of Ukraine, America and Europe
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Archeology
A startling discovery in America's first presidential residence
Experts discovered centuries-old cherries surprisingly well preserved in two glass bottles stored in George Washington's historic Virginia home.
Archeology
Discovering Maya magic medicine that causes hallucinations in the most unexpected place
Evidence of ancient magic potions and a mysterious ritual have been found in what appears to be a Mayan recreation site.
Biology
Rising temperatures put American cities at risk of termite invasion
Warming temperatures and urban development create ideal conditions for termites to spread into new territories.
Cancer
America invented a test that can detect 50 forms of cancer
A groundbreaking new blood test that can detect more than 50 forms of cancer will be tested in 2021.
Animal world
The American zoo will euthanize the Lily hippo
The 45-year-old female hippo Water Lily, who has lived at Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle (USA), since 1979, will be euthanized next week.
Animal world
America built the world's largest bridge for animals
The 64-meter-long bridge spanning an eight-lane highway in Los Angeles County will be completed in 2025.
Health
American startup provides scientific eye implants for blind people
People blinded by retinitis pigmentosa and dry age-related macular degeneration have hope of seeing again.
Scientific works
The tallest skyscraper project in America is resistant to tornadoes
Legends Tower is expected to be built in Oklahoma City with a height of 581 m, about 40 m higher than One World Trade Center.
Space science
America tested robots operating on the Moon
Scientists are conducting tests that will allow the four-legged Spirit robot to move across rough terrain, simulating the harsh conditions of the Moon and Mars.
Biology
More than 1,000 billion of these insects burrowed into the ground, causing America to fall into the biggest 'disaster' in 221 years.
Since 1803, this will be the first time insects of these two generations have appeared in America at the same time.
Archeology
Surprises at an 8,200-year-old campsite in America
A US soldier has unearthed the remains of a prehistoric camp on an air force base in New Mexico, which the first Americans may have occupied 8,200 years ago.
Archeology
Ancient foxes were domesticated and kept as pets 1,500 years ago
New archaeological discoveries reveal a companionship between humans and foxes in South America, and it could change our understanding of early animal domestication.