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Animal world
Which animal will last on Earth?
Researchers predict tardigrades will be the last creatures left on Earth when nuclear war or a cosmic event like a nova destroys the planet.
Animal world
Found a new species of snake with blade-shaped fangs, climbing steep cliffs in Thailand
A new species of previously unknown snake has just been discovered in a cave in Thailand.
Animal world
Dangerous venomous snakes commonly found in Vietnam, compared to 'living mines'
Instead of trying to hide when seeing humans, this venomous snake chooses to lie still and is ready to bite anyone who comes close or accidentally steps on them.
Animal world
Which animal can hold its breath the longest?
Cuvier's beaked whale holds the record for being able to hold its breath underwater for a long time, far exceeding human limits.
Animal world
Heat in Mexico causes howler monkeys to die en masse
Mexican authorities announced on May 20 that they were investigating whether extreme heat was the cause of the deaths of endangered howler monkeys.
Environment
'Unrealistic' heat wave hits the Philippines
The climate crisis has sent temperatures soaring across Asia, from Gaza to Manila.
Environment
Summer 2023 is the hottest in the past 2,000 years
With tree ring data in the Northern Hemisphere, experts estimated global temperatures since the 1st century and found the summer of 2023 to be record hot.
Environment
Chile recorded its coldest May in more than 70 years
Chileans are facing the coldest May in more than 70 years with temperatures expected to drop further as the country prepares to enter winter starting in June.
Environment
Seismic storm hits Italian super volcano
A series of earthquakes struck Italy's Campi Flegrei super volcano on Monday night (May 20), causing minor damage in the town of Pozzuoli, as well as in the city of Napl…
Environment
The culprit caused a series of Alaska rivers and streams to turn orange
Warmer climate causes permafrost to melt, releasing the metal ores inside into rivers and streams, causing them to turn rusty.
Scientific works
The world's largest direct CO2 capture plant is in operation
The world's largest factory designed to suck carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmosphere like a giant vacuum machine began operating in Iceland on May 8.
Scientific works
Saudi Arabia rebuilds the world's tallest building
After years of delays, construction on the Jeddah Tower, the world's tallest skyscraper, resumed in early May in Saudi Arabia.
Scientific works
Smart buildings cool without using electricity
Snøhetta's Vertikal Nydalen building has comfortable temperatures all year round thanks to unique design solutions.
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.