Archeology
The Mystery of the 600-Year-Old Mask of the Aztec Fire God
The Xiuhtecuhtli mask is one of the turquoise artifacts that Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés took from the Aztec Empire.
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Archeology
99 million-year-old creature found intact as it was when alive in amber in Myanmar
A piece of Burmese amber has become a paleontological treasure after it trapped a glowing dinosaur-era creature.
Animal world
Top 4 'masters of manipulation' in the world of species
In our world, there are also many species that have the ability to manipulate other species to serve their purposes. Let's find out which species they are!
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Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse in South America
Astronomy lovers in South America have been treated to a solar eclipse.
Environment
Is the 6.6 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Rim affecting Vietnam?
The 6.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred on the morning of May 27 shook sparsely populated areas, including the islands of Kao and Tofua.
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Why are lithium-ion batteries easy to catch fire and explode?
Under certain conditions, lithium-ion batteries can continuously and uncontrollably heat up, leading to fire and explosion.
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When electric car batteries burn, they are very difficult to put out. People need to know these things
Lithium batteries are commonly used in bicycles and electric motorbikes today. If a fire occurs, it will be very difficult to extinguish with conventional fire extinguis…
Space science
The blue fireball made the Spanish sky as bright as day
The fireball from the comet debris traveling at 160,934 km/h emitted blinding white, green and blue light near midnight.
Biology
Fire-resistant transparent bamboo can be a 'rival' of glass
With its fast growth rate and high output, bamboo can be processed into transparency and become an effective building material to replace glass.
Scientific application
How to increase survival rate in high-rise building and apartment fire?
How you stay calm and respond during accidents such as fires can be the deciding factor between life and death.
Scientific application
Police recommend buying rope ladders and smoke masks in apartments
Fire ladders are a necessary item to safely escape from high locations when a fire occurs.
Environment
Southeast Asia is in a 'pan of fire', rewriting climate history
Temperature records are continuously being broken in Thailand, Laos, the Philippines... According to weather experts, this is something that has never happened in the pa…
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The world's largest firefighting ship balances itself in 6 seconds
The Hong Kong Fire Department spent $16 million to buy a self-balancing firefighting boat that can recover after capsizing in just a few seconds.
Environment
How does climate change fuel extreme weather?
Climate change can make heavy rains, heat waves, droughts and wildfires more severe and last longer around the world.