Space science
In early June, watch 6 planets 'march' in line in the sky
During the first week of June, stargazers have the opportunity to witness the rare event of six planets aligning in the sky.
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Archeology
The mystery of the stone engraved with a 1,600-year-old message
A man in England was weeding his garden when he accidentally discovered a stone engraved with a 1,600-year-old message. It is the rare Irish alphabet.
Scientific works
A 170km long skyscraper in Saudi Arabia may have to change because of birds
The Line skyscraper is part of Saudi Arabia's Neom project. This country wants to build a smart city stretching up to 170km.
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Discover ancient clocks that measure time using water
Before the invention of electronic devices, people used to tell time using water clocks, devices consisting of containers with lines and small drainage holes.
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Human instinct is to go in circles
In the absence of external directional signals, lost people usually do not go more than 100 meters from their starting point, no matter how long they travel.
Scientific works
South-North Water Diversion Project: Chinese super project costs tens of billions of dollars, 'artificial river' has 1-02 on Earth
The South-North Water Diversion Project (SNWDP) began taking shape in the 1950s and when fully completed in 2050, it will transfer tens of billions of cubic meters of wa…
Archeology
1,700-year-old cities in the middle of the Pacific Ocean revealed after laser scans
On this beautiful island next to the International Date Line, ancient cities have appeared in a completely shocking way.
Scientific works
Explore the 'giant' underground sewer line under the To Lich riverbed
The 15km underground sewer line of the Yen Xa Wastewater Treatment Plant project has been completed, preparing to rescue the polluted To Lich river.
New technology
Boston Dynamics announced the new Atlas robot line, which can perform movements impossible for humans
For nearly a decade, the Atlas robot developed by technology company Boston Dynamics has appeared many times in the mass media.
Scientific works
Revealing the huge construction site of a 170km long city
Aerial footage shows the massive scale of The Line, Saudi Arabia's straight city project across the desert.
Event
Saudi Arabia's 170km straight city project is facing difficulties
Saudi Arabia will shorten the length of the city from 170km to 2.4km with a capacity of only 300,000 residents.
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The world's shortest national border is only 85 meters long
The Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, a small rock formation in northern Africa conquered by Spain in 1564, holds the title of the world's shortest national border, at just 8…
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Why did Taiwan have little damage despite a strong earthquake?
Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire and regularly exposed to earthquakes, Taiwan is carefully prepared to respond to this type of natural disaster.
Space science
Launch of Delta IV heavy rocket after nitrogen leak incident
The launch of the United Launch Alliance Delta IV heavy-lift rocket was rescheduled for early morning March 30 after a last-minute nitrogen leak.
Funny corner
Why do ducklings often swim in a row after the mother duck?
The mother duck swam first and the ducklings swam behind, lined up in a straight line after the tail. This is not a coincidence, but a coordinated swimming formation of…