Animal world
The world's largest 'cat', about the size of a saber-toothed tiger
This 705lb (320kg) liger is called Apollo, one of the largest ligers in the world, and it was almost the size of a prehistoric saber-toothed tiger.
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Top 9 Gods in 'Greek Mythology'
According to the Ancient History Lists website, below are the top gods who had great influence in
Space science
Why there are no stars in American photos of the Moon
All NASA astronauts landed on the Moon during the day, when it was too bright to see stars with the naked eye, and they didn't intend to take pictures of the stars.
Space science
How many people have walked on the moon?
Although costly and fraught with risk, the Apollo program was a huge success for NASA, landing a total of 12 astronauts on the surface of the Moon.
Animal world
The secret of the dog barking on top of the pyramid in Egypt
The dog barking atop the pyramid in Giza, Egypt is named Apollo, part of a litter of eight dogs that currently live atop the Khafre pyramid.
Space science
Close-up of NASA's new lunar exploration rover
The new generation of rovers was inspired by NASA's success with the Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle, used in the Apollo missions of the 1970s.
Discover science
Why was Apollo's Moon landing doubted?
In the history of human space exploration, the Apollo program is certainly a glorious chapter.
New technology
Experience self-driving taxis in Beijing, China
Some experienced passengers said that taking a self-driving taxi is fun, safe and convenient.
Space science
China will mine new minerals on the Moon
China has approved a plan to conduct three unmanned flights to the Moon, after discovering a new mineral on the Moon that could be a future source of energy.
Space science
What are the mysterious '59' black spots on the Moon? The Chang'e 4 train revealed the unexpected truth
Four mysterious black spots on the surface of the Moon were first discovered in 1959, leading many to suspect an alien base. What is the truth?
Space science
83.6kg metal sphere makes the US 'wake up': Beep beep scares White House officials
Only nearly 84kg, but this sphere is heavy enough to make the US change many strategies. The race to conquer the universe has officially started since then...
Science story
Margaret Hamilton - The unsung hero of the historic Apollo mission
Software engineer Margaret Hamilton was instrumental in helping the Apollo 11 astronauts land on the Moon and return safely to Earth.
Biology
Cockroaches that eat lunar dust from the Apollo 11 mission are being auctioned
Moon dust was brought back to Earth by the Apollo 11 astronauts. The dust is fed to the cockroaches and released. Both cockroaches and dust that have been kept since 196…
Space science
NASA opens sample tube that can hold Moon gas for 50 years
Experts hope that the specimen, which is preserved in many layers in a vacuum for a long time, will retain the lunar gas.