Space science
The Utopia: Is the Sun the Earth's Water Supply?
The researchers think that the solar wind produces water vapor on the asteroids. When they collide with the Earth, they provide a large amount of water.
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Archeology
Discovered the only female warrior from the Stone Age
A mysterious 6,500-year-old woman's grave and several arrowheads have just been discovered in northern France that may reveal details about the treatment of women in the…
Archeology
Deciphering the twisted, scary face of the Egyptian pharaoh surprised archaeologists
According to the Express, ancient Egypt is one of the most fascinating civilizations for archaeologists.
Archeology
Discovered 'skull altar' more than 1,000 years old in a cave in Mexico
About 150 toothless skulls have been found in a cave in the state of Chiapas, most likely victims of ancient sacrificial rituals.
Archeology
China has an impregnable underwater tomb, even Qin Shi Huang has to 'give up' to return
Qin Shi Huang sent troops to prepare to go to the grave to rob the treasure, but failed because he could not find the entrance, so in the end he had to 'regret' to retur…
Archeology
Decipher the piece of 'human skin' on the door of a medieval church
The nailed skins on the doors of some medieval churches were not actually those of the punished Danish robbers, according to legend.
Archeology
Special brown color made from crushed Egyptian mummies
Mummy brown was first made in the 16th century from crushed mummy powder, white powder, and myrrh and was loved by many artists.
Animal world
The mystery of the strange South American fish that lives without water
Unlike fish, the lungfish's bladder has evolved to the point where it can adapt itself like the lungs of terrestrial animals, allowing it to take oxygen directly from th…
Health
Deciphering the reason why people often die at the age of 80
One study explains why humans usually die around the age of 80, while other mammals live much shorter or longer lives.
Health
Why do many longtime smokers not get lung cancer?
This natural defense against cancer-causing mutations is thought to be what keeps some long-term smokers from getting lung cancer.
History
'Monsters' from the ground that made people disappear for 1,000 years may rise again
The chilling discovery of an event that happened 3,800 years ago in the Atacama death desert serves as a grim warning of a repeatable disaster, far beyond what modern hu…
History
How effective is the eunuch's true martial arts?
Through martial arts novels and movies, we will certainly have a feeling that many masters come from eunuchs.
History
Why were eunuchs in the past often illiterate but still able to read holy orders?
Ancient eunuchs were often illiterate but could still read the holy instructions. It turns out that ancient eunuchs were able to read the imperial citadel for these thre…
1001 mystery
The Mystery of the Inuit's 'Crystal Eye'
Dubbed the 'Crystal Eye' of the Inuit, Pingualuit Crater was once a destination for explorers looking for diamonds. But its real treasures are the stories its deep seas…
Science story
Why did scientists once think that the retina of the dead is the place to store memories?
In the history of criminal investigation, there have been many examples of investigators trying to discover new techniques to identify criminals.