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Successfully deciphering the secret of the origin of the Black Death
The team of experts found a link between the spike in cemetery deaths in Kyrgyzstan in the 1300s and the historic Black Death pandemic.
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Biology
Rare virus that causes nearly 100% death suddenly 're-emerges'
The Borna virus is generally thought to very rarely infect humans. The number of cases recorded so far is less than 100, but most of them have died.
Oceanography
Of the seven species of death sharks, the great white shark attacks humans the most
Sharks are one of the most dangerous species on our planet, they are also known as ocean killers.
Environment
Pollution kills millions, accounts for 1/6 of all deaths worldwide
A study has shown that deaths related to air, chemical and water pollution accounted for one in six deaths globally in 2019.
Health
The definition of death has been shaken: Scientists revive a pair of human eyes that died after 5 hours
This will shake the definition of death, especially the process of brain death in the absence of oxygen that is thought to be irreversible.
Health
The cause of the death of the first man in the world who received a pig heart transplant has been found
David Bennett passed away after miraculous surgery but two months later died suddenly.
History
The truth about Nazi 'weapons of death'
During World War II, Nazi Germany demonstrated its determination to create weapons superiority. They built fighter planes, bombers, ballistic missiles (V-2) and cruise m…
Environment
'Decode' the deadliest island on Earth, no one dares to enter
Vozrozhdeniya became the deadliest island on Earth after the appearance of tons of deadly diseases like anthrax, as well as other strange diseases.
Science story
The captain miraculously escaped death after being sucked out of the plane
British Airways Flight 5390 32 years ago was one of the rarest survival events in the history of commercial aviation.
1001 mystery
Decipher the place rumored to cause the death of 28 queens in the Forbidden City
This place is known as the most gloomy palace in the Imperial Palace and the 'death place' of many queens. So, where is this?
Health
Dangerous virus, causing death up to 40% appeared in the UK
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced that a woman in the UK has been diagnosed with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, following a trip to Central Asia.
Biology
Death trap can lure thousands of killer wasps
A new study published in the journal Current Biology shows that giant wasps can be lured into traps by sex pheromones.
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Qianlong after his death: Bones soaked in dirty water for 30 days, skulls smashed, why?
Why did a powerful emperor like Qianlong suffer such a 'catastrophic' situation after his death?
Health
The familiar vitamin helps reduce the risk of early death
Research from a team of experts in the US and Israel found that folic acid (or vitamin B9) supplements can help reduce the risk of dementia and early death.
1001 mystery
Mysterious 'Black Death': Comet appeared in the sky of London, opening the tragedy of mankind
One comet appeared in late 1664 and one in early 1665. At that time, astrologers thought it was a sign of evil coming to England. However, few people understand that it…