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People still don't know the globe
Environment

People still don't know the globe

It is estimated that about 500,000 islands are large and small, but only about 2% have people living regularly.

December 16, 2018
What's going on with the Earth's 'refrigerator'?
Environment

What's going on with the Earth's 'refrigerator'?

This annual report also said that although the temperature of sea water in 2017 is less hot than in 2016, the intensity and speed of warming in the Arctic are 2 times fa…

December 16, 2018
7 natural wonders of Africa
Environment

7 natural wonders of Africa

While humanity has 7 wonders of the world, Africa also has 7 famous landmarks. These include the Nile, Kilimanjaro volcano, Great Rift valley, Serengeti field, Sahara de…

December 16, 2018
Discover the coldest place on earth
Environment

Discover the coldest place on earth

Scientists have discovered the coldest region on earth - where the air temperature falls below -91 degrees C. With this cold, the recent cold spell of England is just li…

December 16, 2018
Why is there a tidal up and down phenomenon?
Environment

Why is there a tidal up and down phenomenon?

Seawater is retained on Earth by gravity, the Moon and the Sun also have gravity for the earth. In particular, the Moon absorbs a mass of water on the ocean surface.

December 16, 2018