Archeology
Mice had wandered on Earth millions of years ago with dinosaurs
The rodent called Jeholbaatar kielanaeis is part of a mammal species that survived the onslaught of an asteroid that ended the dinosaur era on Earth.
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Archeology
The largest marsupial species ever existed on Earth
The giant short-faced Kangaroo can reach 2.7 m high and weighs 240 kg when it matures, twice as large as the largest living kangaroo.
Space science
An ancient object than the Earth fell into the Sahara, revealing the secret of 'earthquake'
Our oldest homeland may be a snow circle - the beautiful water around the young sun, which provides materials to shape the earth and its neighbors.
Space science
The galaxy is 600 million light-years from Earth
The origin of Hoag, the galaxy with a special shape, has been a mystery of science for nearly 70 years.
Space science
Warning tragedy meteor strike, wipe out life on Earth
A leading astronomer believes that the scenario of an asteroid plummeting to Earth, wiping out the life of mankind is only a matter of time.
Space science
The interstellar comet is about to fly closest to Earth
Astronomers will have the opportunity to observe 2I / Borisov, comets coming from other star systems, at the most detailed level ever.
Space science
A photo of the galaxy 140 million light-years from Earth
NASA today released a stunning photo of galaxy NGC 5468 recorded by the Hubble space telescope.
Space science
Interesting comparisons help you better understand the universe
If you still think it is quite easy for humans to conquer the Moon, you need to know that we can put every planet in the Solar System between the Earth and the Moon, and…
Animal world
Nosewalker - The most strange animal on Earth, despite having legs, uses its nose to move
Have you ever wondered what the world would look like if animals moved on the ground without their feet, it would be weird, but they are real, Nosewalkers, even if they…
Animal world
What if all the animals on Earth turned against humans?
If all the animals in the world unite and fight against humanity, how long can mankind maintain?
Environment
Cao Bang is 4.7 magnitude earthquake
On the morning of November 28, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province. This is the 3rd earthquake in 4 days in this area.
Environment
Why does Cao Bang experience earthquakes?
Around 7 am on November 28, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province with a 10 km deep epicenter. This is the third time this area…
Discover science
Why did buildings collapse when the earthquake struck? The truth is more complicated than you think!
Earthquakes have always been a frightening natural phenomenon, and it becomes more dangerous as growing cities come with the risk of collapse of tall buildings.
Space science
Astonishing image: Mercury passes between the Earth and the Sun
Mercury moves through the Sun on Monday (November 11), also known as 'Mercury in transit'. This is a relatively rare astronomical event, and will not happen until 2032.
Space science
Japanese probe brings precious specimens back to Earth
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said the Hayabusa 2 probe had left the asteroid Ryugu and was on its way back to Earth.