Oceanography
A herd of killer whales joined forces to sink a 15m long yacht
A pod of killer whales that attack ships in southwestern Europe sank a large yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar after puncturing its hull.
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Oceanography
Decode thousands of mysterious craters on the California seabed
Thanks to underwater robots, researchers discovered more than 5,000 craters on the seafloor off the coast of California that were not caused by leaking methane gas.
Animal world
Which animal will last on Earth?
Researchers predict tardigrades will be the last creatures left on Earth when nuclear war or a cosmic event like a nova destroys the planet.
Animal world
Discover the secrets of the wildebeest in the African grasslands!
In the vast African grasslands, there is a special group of creatures called the wildebeest.
Animal world
The 'glittery eyes' of domestic dogs are not due to evolution
New findings confirm that large, compassionate 'puppy dog eyes' did not just evolve in domesticated dogs to attract humans as scientists previously thought.
Scientific works
He built the world's largest telescope
The UK Astronomy Technology Center (UK ATC) has begun development of the first instrument on an advanced telescope called the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT).
Discover science
Why do ancient Greek statues often have modestly small penises?
Not only ancient Greek statues but also male statues of the Renaissance period all have a common characteristic.
Discover science
Can tsunamis occur in lakes?
Tsunamis not only occur in the ocean but can also occur in lakes when a large volume of water changes position suddenly.
Discover science
Greece built the largest smart city in Europe
Ellinikon City will integrate modern technology in waste, water and energy management, bringing many economic benefits.
Archeology
Found a 2,000-year-old block of dye that was once more expensive than gold
The Tyrian purple dye block from Roman Britain was produced from large quantities of sea snails, which may have been used for frescoes.
Biology
Discover things you may not know about bees
Through photos, we see the beauty of bees and their importance to the ecosystem.
Animal world
Small primates in South Africa struggle to adapt to climate change
Research on primates suggests that smaller species may face more challenges as the climate continues to change.
Animal world
Ostrich - land animal with the largest eyes
With a diameter of about 5 cm, ostrich eyes are five times larger than human eyes and larger than their own brains.
Space science
The 13 billion year old 'grandchild' of the Big Bang rushes towards Earth
An ancient star hidden in the satellite
Animal world
Big ears are also an advantage: The Antelope Jackrabbit's secret to survival!
Antelope Jackrabbits, also known as desert rabbits or antelope jackrabbits, are a large species of rabbit native to North America and Mexico.