Oceanography
Do aquatic animals pee?
The answer is definitely yes, aquatic animals definitely do pee. Urine from marine life forms an important part of the nutrient cycle in our oceans.
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Before the invention of weather forecasting, how did ancient people predict storms?
Ancient people did not have the aid of modern devices such as radar or satellites, but through deep interaction with their surroundings, they developed amazing ways of p…
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Video: Tornado rips through town amid terrible storm in Europe
A terrifying tornado has killed at least two people as southern Spain is already reeling from the effects of severe storms.
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If there is no disaster, what will happen in 500 years?
500 years is not a long time in the entire history of human development.
Environment
Devastating scenes in Spain after massive flash floods, government declares 3 days of national mourning
Spain has suffered heavy losses after the worst flash floods in its history.
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What is the fastest wind speed ever recorded?
Winds on Earth can reach incredible speeds, from powerful natural gusts to supersonic winds created in laboratories.
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The only specimen of Earth's rarest mineral
The only specimen of kyawthuite weighs just 0.3 grams, was found in Myanmar and is now housed in the Los Angeles Natural History Museum.
Environment
El Niño and La Niña have occurred over the past 250 million years.
New modeling research shows that El Niño and La Niña that have existed for the past 250 million years have influenced Earth's climate.
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Wildlife Photography Contest Winners
The Natural History Museum London's 60th Wildlife Photography Awards selected the best images from 59,228 entries from 117 countries and territories.
Health
Forever Chemical Found in 99% of Bottled Water
Analyzing drinking water from 15 countries, researchers found the presence of perpetual chemicals in more than 99% of bottled water samples from Asia, Europe, North Amer…
Health
How does chronic anxiety damage the heart?
Anxiety is the body's natural response to life's dangers.
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Why is the grass on a soccer field always two colors?
The question of whether the grass on a soccer field has two colors is one of many when people first learn about this sport.
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In history, there have been 9 species of humans and will we evolve into a new species?
There used to be nine species of humans, now there are just us. But how did the new species evolve? For that to happen, isolated populations would need to be subjected t…
Archeology
Shocked with half a billion year old mummy intact as if it died yesterday in China
The world's best natural mummy has been found in South China, perfectly preserved in three dimensions despite dying at least 540 million years ago.
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The unexplained mysteries of giant squid
Although modern technology has helped researchers learn more about giant squid, they still don't know much about why they get so big or how they mate and reproduce.