Biology
Interesting question: 'Do cherry blossom trees bear fruit?'
Surely someone has asked the question whether the attractive cherries we eat come from the cherry trees blooming beautifully on the streets of many countries around the…
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Biology
Explain how trees communicate with each other when they are in danger
Scientists have discovered that when faced with danger such as pests, plants have the ability to spread a volatile compound around to warn healthy plants to activate def…
New technology
The 'winterproof' lithium-ion battery operates at -80 degrees Celsius
Chinese scientists developed a new electrolyte that allows lithium-ion batteries to charge and function well at extremely low temperatures.
New technology
Launching technology to 'evaporate' rocks, the US is preparing to drill the deepest hole in history: 500 degrees Celsius is nothing!
Instead of using conventional mechanical drills with metal tips, the US will use technology that has never appeared in the world.
Funny corner
Why are Ferrari employees not allowed to buy supercars from the company?
Many people think that working for Ferrari can enjoy some perks, like discounts for employees when buying supercars from the company. The reality is exactly the opposite.
Biology
New research: Trees also have 'www' networks to communicate
The ground beneath our feet has a vast microbial network known as the 'wood wide web', also known as the tree's social network. This network allows trees to communicate…
Environment
40 degrees Celsius in the UK causes birds to fall from the sky, many animals die
Many animals have fallen victim to the UK's super heatwave. This phenomenon in the long run will affect the lives of many species, changing the natural ecosystem.
Archeology
Discovered a Roman city in the Pyrenees
Archaeological treasures recently unearthed in the Pyrenees have revealed an ancient Roman imperial city and a section of the Via Domitia.
Environment
What's inside Death Valley: Earth's hottest 'pan of fire', peaking at 54 degrees Celsius?
The national park, located in southeastern California, reached 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54 degrees Celsius) on August 16, 2020, the hottest temperature on record on Earth.
Photo library
What's in the 8 most expensive coffees in the world, costing up to 100 USD/cup?
A regular cup of coffee costs 2 - 5 USD. However, some types of coffee beans are grown and processed in limited quantities, with separate processes, making their prices…
Science story
Google data shows that nightmares are common in 7 countries: Fear of bees, fear of going to the doctor and even ex-lovers
The research team analyzed Google search data to reveal the dream obsessions of Americans, Australians, French, Germans, Vietnamese...
Environment
World's oldest trees reveal biggest solar storm in history
The Carrington Event of 1859 gave us a foretaste of just how dire the Sun was to humanity. But it could turn out to be worse than we imagined.
Environment
The world's 'strange' lake: In the coldest place in Antarctica, even minus 50 degrees can't freeze
Scientists have always wondered that Lake Don Juan is in the coldest and driest part of Antarctica, but even though the temperature drops to minus 50 degrees Celsius, th…
Animal world
Strange fish found in Antarctica: Has white blood, will die if the temperature exceeds 5 degrees
Scientists say this Antarctic ice fish can only live in cold water that cannot exceed 5 degrees Celsius.
Environment
Why was the Afghanistan earthquake below 6 degrees but more than 1500 people died?
The earthquake on June 22 in Afghanistan had a very large death toll, up to more than 1500, due to its shallow epicenter, taking place at night and the fragile infrastru…