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Tigris River: The Origin of Human Civilization
The mighty Tigris River is where humans first developed agriculture, writing and the wheel. But this river, once the lifeblood of the ancient world, is facing threats.
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Environment
Antarctica's longest river flows back out of the sea
Onyx, the longest river in Antarctica, does not flow into the sea but flows in the opposite direction due to the unique geological features of this place.
New technology
The world's longest driverless metro system
Saudi Arabia has launched the Riyadh Metro driverless metro system, which can carry 3.6 million passengers per day when completed.
Discover science
Where many atmospheric rivers on Earth are concentrated
Rivers of water vapor stretching more than 1,000 miles across the sky have been moving from temperate regions closer to the poles over the past 40 years.
New technology
China launches 'mobile charger' for electric cars, which can move freely without a driver
Chinese electric car giant Wuling has just launched a new step forward in mobile charging station technology for electric vehicles (EVs).
Environment
More than 6 million tons of plastic waste are floating in rivers, lakes and oceans.
The volume of plastic waste globally has doubled in 20 years, from 156 million tons in 2000 to 353 million tons in 2019 and is expected to nearly triple to more than 1 b…
Animal world
Finding the giant 'ghost' fish in the Mekong River
A giant fish species thought to be extinct has just been discovered in the Mekong River, through Cambodia.
Animal world
China discovers unique carp species
Researchers say this fish species, scientifically named Opsariichthys rubriventris, is distinguished by several characteristics, such as having 13 - 14 scales on its bac…
Environment
Mount Everest is getting taller, and the reason is surprising!
According to new research, Mount Everest is 15-50m higher than before and is still growing taller every year for an unexpected reason.
Scientific works
China builds mega-dam system in the harshest place on the planet
China is building an unprecedented dam system along its longest river.
Environment
Global river levels lowest in more than 3 decades
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported on global water scarcity, with water levels of major tributaries to the Amazon - the largest river on Earth - at rec…
Environment
Superstorm Milton hits Florida, causing 'once in a 1000 years' heavy rain
On the night of October 9, super storm Milton made landfall in Florida, causing terrible heavy rain.
Videos
Video: Strange phenomenon suddenly appears on the river, hundreds of tourists run away while sightseeing
The unexpected phenomenon that occurred within a few seconds surprised and frightened tourists.
Animal world
Indians strive to save long-snouted crocodiles from the brink of extinction
Along the Gandak River in India, gharial crocodiles are being rescued from the brink of extinction by local people.
Environment
Main Amazon River Tributary Falls to All-Time Low
Environmentalists say climate change and global warming are not only drying up rivers in the Amazon but also causing unprecedented wildfires, destroying the parched vege…