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Shivered by the 'catastrophes' that almost caused humanity to be wiped out
Historically, there have been events that almost caused humanity to be wiped out or severely affected.
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Space science
The picture changed the world 100 years ago
In this May, the world celebrates 100 years of historical photos that created a turning point for humanity's physics and astronomy.
Computer science
Moore's Law: 50 years leading the way for humanity
Did you know that, without Moore's Law, the world of today will not have a smartphone and even no ... Internet?
Environment
Concentration of CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere hits 415ppm: highest since humanity appeared
The concentration of CO2 on Earth has reached 415 parts per million (ppm) - the highest level since humanity appeared on this planet.
Archeology
The 15,600-year-old footprint confirms human history in the Americas
Scientists have discovered human footprints dating back to 15,600 years in southern Chile. This is considered the oldest trace of humanity in America.
History
This day 30 years ago, the World Wide Web was born
Today (March 12), the world celebrates an important event affecting all humanity when this day 30 years ago, the World Wide Web (www) was born.
Biology
This little 'monster' is holding the secret of immortality of humanity
Hydra is not aging. It can be said that no one has ever seen Hydra ever grow old.
Scientific works
Humanity's 'anti-Apocalyptic' cellar is difficult to survive until Apocalypse
On Norway's Svalbard peninsula, near the permafrost of the Arctic there is a special energy building.
Scientific works
NASA is developing a telescope capable of saving humanity
We are better than the dinosaur in the telescope.
Science story
The talented students of the year of Pig
In the history of the world, many talented students in the Year of the Pig (1839, 1959) left many legacies for humanity.
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Why do people eat coriander and see soap?
Anything has two sides, dividing the whole humanity into two halves: half will like it and half will hate it.
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The Arecibo message is the first 'letter' sent to the aliens
Arecibo radio signal is the first message that humanity actively sends out to space. It is a binary code of 1,679 bits - the product of two primes 23 and 73.
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Find out the darkest period in history, all kinds of disasters pouring down on humanity
Plague, hunger, war, harsh climate, all took place in a time that researchers rated as the worst in human history.
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All life on Earth is encapsulated in this chart: People do not account for 1%
Compared to before the human appearance, the amount of wild mammals on the mainland is only 1/7, the sea is only 1/5.
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The hypothesis of the Toba volcanic eruption almost halted humanity
The controversial hypothesis attracts a lot of conflicting opinions about the period when people almost died.