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Experiment to prove 'Flat Earth' in the 19th century by British writer
British writer Samuel Rowbotham once conducted the 'Flat Earth' experiment at Old Bedford River, the water channel ran straight and unobstructed for nearly 10 km.
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Science invention
Invention of a strange molecule that causes cancer cells to destroy themselves
A team at Stanford has invented a strange new molecule that could lead to drugs that turn on genes and cause cancers to fight themselves.
New technology
How do unmanned ships work?
Unmanned trains operate through Communication Based Train Control (CBTC - Communication-based train control) technology.
Animal world
'Goddess of the Yangtze River' stands on the brink of extinction
Due to the impact of climate change and human activity, the rare white fin dolphin - dubbed the 'Goddess of the Yangtze River' - is on the verge of extinction.
Videos
Video of thousands of crocodiles basking on the riverbank attracts more than 10 million views
A video of thousands of crocodiles became the focus of the online community last week, with 10.3 million views after just a few days of posting.
Environment
The 'doomsday' glacier melts faster than ever
Warm water is impacting on all sides of the Thwaites Glacier, making the scenario where the entire ice shelf split and then empties into the ocean.
Environment
Top 6 dry rivers on Earth seen from space
CNN (USA) published satellite images showing that 6 rivers around the world are drying up because of extreme weather.
Environment
The world's highest 'hidden' waterfall, with a flow equal to 25 Amazon rivers, it is difficult to see it with your own eyes
This waterfall is known as the tallest waterfall in the world, the flow is almost 25 times that of the Amazon River, but unfortunately, it is very difficult to see it wi…
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World famous riverside cities
Vienna (Austria), St Petersburg (Russia), Paris (France), London (England)... are riverside cities that are reasonably planned to ensure convenience of irrigation and ha…
Environment
How do humans change the world's rivers?
Over the past 40 years, humans have altered the world's largest rivers at an unprecedented rate.
Biology
The 10,000-year-old Tibetan creature is about to resurrect, possibly causing a new pandemic?
Scientists have been shocked to discover that 900 species of microorganisms that have never been known in the world are being sealed in the permafrost in Tibet, includin…
Environment
The most unique river in the world: Filled with precious things only when the flood water recedes will appear more
In Canada's smallest and most remote federal territory - the Yukon there is a river called the Klondike. Just scooping up a few ladles of water in this river can change…
Animal world
Wolves can change the flow of rivers
In the 1920s, wolves disappeared from Yellowstone National Park. Nearly a hundred years later, the rivers have changed their course. What happened?
Environment
Shipwreck on the bottom of the river was discovered due to a record drought
The worst drought in 70 years has brought a World War II shipwreck out of the water in the Po River.
History
'Red river' in China: The rain changes brilliant colors, the drink made from this river water is famous for everyone
In the tributary of Truong Giang, there is a very special tributary, every time it rains, it becomes a red river. Is there such a miracle?