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What is Somniphobia?
According to Dr., sleep expert Wendy Troxel, the fear of sleep (also known as 'somniphobia') causes patients to be extremely anxious, fearful at the thought of going to…
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Animal world
Strange lizards can change sex in the womb
When in the womb, the female spotted ball lizard has the ability to change sex and be born with the male body due to heat.
Oceanography
What has helped fishes withstand tremendous water pressure up to thousands of tons in the deep sea?
Why are some creatures able to survive thousands of meters deep, where there is terrible water pressure and extremely harsh habitats?
Space science
James Webb telescope prepares to spy on 2 strange 'super-Earths'
The James Webb Space Telescope will explore new worlds in a level of detail never before seen.
Animal world
'Super divine beast' appeared, causing a stir among Japanese netizens
Many golfers have flocked to take pictures and hope they will be lucky to meet the 'super beast'.
Animal world
Close-up of worms from Asia are giving the whole US a 'headache'
Recently, a harmful worm species native to Asia is spreading across the United States, causing a lot of trouble for the people of this country.
Animal world
Eyes wide at the genius camouflage ability of animals
Some animals camouflage themselves so well in their natural environment that it is almost impossible to see them.
Photo library
Strange moments are real but seem to be photoshopped
Moments at the right time are real but make people feel like they have been photoshopped.
Scientific works
Bold idea: Growing grapes in the driest desert in the world
In the heart of Chile's Atacama desert - the driest place in the world - Hector Espindola is doing an unexpected job, running a grape farm.
Archeology
This fish-like creature could be an ancient human ancestor
A mysterious extinct creature that once baffled scientists has finally found its place in the tree of life.
Animal world
New genetically pure species of giant salamander discovered in China
A wild and genetically pure salamander belonging to the group of Chinese giant salamanders has been discovered in Jing'an county, Jiangxi province.
Space science
NASA: Strange things are happening in our universe
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) says something strange is happening in our universe.
Space science
NASA warns: 'Something strange is happening to our universe'
Scientists at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are studying new data from the Hubble space telescope and say something strange is happening to…
Animal world
The pet turtle went missing, 30 years later, the family was shocked to find it alive in an unexpected place
Family members are stunned to learn that their pet turtle is still alive after 30 years.
Animal world
Why do octopuses eat eggs and gnaw their hands?
Many animals die soon after spawning, while the mother octopus eats her eggs when she is about to hatch, then bites herself, eats her arm… Why is that?