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SARS virus originates from large ear bats
Biology

SARS virus originates from large ear bats

The virus that causes Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) killed hundreds of people in 2003, has been confirmed to originate from large-eared bat species in China.

December 17, 2018
Monstrous defense mechanism of moths
Biology

Monstrous defense mechanism of moths

In order to deal with an ancient enemy, moths have developed an incredible defense mechanism: using genital organs to release ultrasound waves.

December 17, 2018
See giant algae from the universe
Biology

See giant algae from the universe

Two satellites Terra and Aqua of the US Aerospace Agency (NASA) captured the scene of giant algae floating on France's Biscay Bay on May 4.

December 17, 2018
Discover giant spider as big as human face
Biology

Discover giant spider as big as human face

This is the spider plant. It belongs to the family Poecilotheria, a line of tiger spiders, with colorful patterns on the body. They live mainly in India and Sri Lanka. T…

December 17, 2018
'Grasshopper Clouds' rises in the Middle East
Biology

'Grasshopper Clouds' rises in the Middle East

The Israeli government issued a warning to the locusts after the giant grasshoppers flocked in Egypt. Countless grasshoppers have appeared in Egypt. That situation makes…

December 17, 2018
Garden in glass jar
Biology

Garden in glass jar

Trees in a large glass jar are still growing normally even though their owners have sealed their vials for more than 40 years.

December 17, 2018
Alarming the decline of old trees
Biology

Alarming the decline of old trees

The largest trees in the world are dying: The mortality rate of trees aged 100-300 years is growing alarmingly.

December 17, 2018