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Does exercising our minds a lot help us burn excess calories?
Cognitive activity can burn energy internally, but that's not enough to affect our overall physique.
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Does antimatter really exist?
Does antimatter really exist? How powerful is antimatter? Is antimatter expensive, how much is it worth?
Space science
20 telescopes dazzled by 'cosmic monster' that transcends time by 8.5 billion years
One of the most powerful cosmic rays has been recorded in detail by Earth-based telescopes.
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Why can migratory birds fly thousands of kilometers without eating?
This is due to the special energy storage mechanism in their bodies and the way they choose their movement method like a marathon runner.
Space science
How do scientists prove the existence of the multiverse?
Surely many people have heard of the concept of multiverse, but many people only consider it a concept in science fiction movies, far from our real world.
Scientific works
Discover the world's first reactor that can produce endless energy
This is the world's first reactor that will power the Earth using nuclear reactions like the Sun.
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One of the loneliest species on Earth, living 2,800m underground and surviving on radioactive energy
The cold and dry polar regions, the hot and water-poor desert regions, are considered inhospitable to most life on Earth.
Space science
Finding the mysterious 'monster' that is making the universe expand
British scientists have discovered what could be the source of the dark energy that is keeping the universe expanding. It's a monster that lives in the galaxy that conta…
New technology
Groundbreaking technology generates hundreds of megawatts of carbon-free electricity, US Department of Energy gives a boost
Has the future without fossil fuels arrived?
Space science
New discovery about the huge energy source in cosmic rays
Ultra-high-energy cosmic rays, emitted from extreme astronomical environments such as the regions near black holes and neutron stars, have energies far exceeding those o…
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Energy source from super hot 374 degree C rock underground
Scientists study super-hot rocks at depths of nearly 10km as a potential renewable energy source to replace fossil fuels.
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What if we turned the Sahara desert into a solar 'battery'?
Theoretically, we could meet the world's current energy needs by covering 1.2% of the Sahara Desert with solar panels.
Space science
Dark energy offers incredible hints about conditions in our universe
One of the greatest mysteries of existence, and also the most difficult to answer, is whether civilization on Earth is alone in the universe.
Biology
Prickly pear cactus - 'Bright star' in the era of climate change
The story of the prickly pear cactus begins in the arid south of Italy, where agriculture is facing unprecedented challenges.
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World's largest CO2 heat pump can heat 25,000 homes
MAN Energy Solutions' heat pump system uses a combination of renewable energy sources to provide heat for 25,000 households.