Biology
Special ability helps fireflies 'show light' at night
Science knows of more than 2,000 species of fireflies, each with its own unique flashing pattern and differently shaped light-emitting organs.
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Animal world
Reindeer can change eye color to 'match' the long winter months
According to scientists, reindeer
Environment
'Fire dragon' appeared on top of Mount Fuji (Japan), how can it be explained?
The beauty of Mount Fuji is not only in the mountain itself, but also in the natural phenomena related to the mountain.
Environment
'Carp rising to the sky' - what is the phenomenon of a cloud that looks like a fish down to every detail?
The appearance of a cloud that looks exactly like a fish surprised many people, even looking at the photo it feels like a collage. How can this be explained?
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Why do roosters always crow at the same time every day?
When we think of roosters, the first image that comes to our mind may be of them raising their heads in the dawn light and crowing.
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Based on new theory, physics 'captures' a photon for the first time
New research opens up ways to improve sensors as well as quantum computing.
Health
Anti-seizure glasses for epileptics announced
Scientists at the Universities of Glasgow and Birmingham (UK) have just announced a prototype of special glasses that can block light wavelengths that cause seizures in…
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Lasers discovered to block light, creating darkness
Strange optical effect found could change science's concept of darkness.
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What is the fastest muscle in the body? I bet 99% of people get it wrong!
The eye muscles are the fastest and most sensitive muscle group in the body. Many people were surprised by this answer.
Archeology
Fossils shed light on history of ancient pterosaurs
About 147 million years ago, in the skies above Bavaria, ancient flying reptiles pterosaurs with a wingspan of about 2 meters.
Space science
Top 8 largest objects in the universe
Astronomers have discovered some of the most massive celestial objects in the universe, from planets to superclusters of galaxies.
Space science
Unprecedented phenomenon helps space monster clone 6 times
This is the first time scientists have observed a mysterious phenomenon called
Environment
What phenomenon is the bright yellow beam of light that pierces the clouds as if 'connecting the earth with Heaven'?
In the middle of the gray cloudy sky, suddenly there was a beam of bright yellow light as if
Health
Should you try infrared heat therapy for health care?
According to experts, infrared light therapy shows potential in relieving chronic pain, improving mobility and boosting mental health.
Space science
With the development of science, will it be possible for humans to travel across the Milky Way?
The Milky Way is a giant galaxy and is considered one of the most important galaxies in the universe in which humans live.