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The captain miraculously escaped death after being sucked out of the plane
British Airways Flight 5390 32 years ago was one of the rarest survival events in the history of commercial aviation.
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Oceanography
First time recording a squid that changes color according to the environment
Japanese scientists discovered that squid can change color in a split second to hide in its surroundings, in order to evade predators.
Biology
Giant orchids first appeared in the UK
While walking on a slope near his house, a resident in the county of Oxfordshire came across a beautiful orchid that can grow up to 1m tall.
Health
Strange hair syndrome that can't be combined, disappears on its own as an adult
This syndrome causes the hair to stand up, dry, thick and impossible to comb, which surprisingly disappears on its own as a person matures.
Environment
Rare phenomenon: Strange 'Ice Grease' in St. Petersburg
Snow and ice are not uncommon in Russia, but sometimes this natural phenomenon creates unexpected scenes.
Space science
Supernova has a strange 'reverse shock wave'
A new study reveals that a powerful shock wave traveling through a cloud of gas left behind by a star's exploding death has an oddity: Part of it is heading in the wrong…
Animal world
Rare pigeon species that looks like an alien
The Budapest Bug-Eye Pigeon is a rare breed of pigeon, famous for its peculiar, almost alien-like appearance, with its bulging eyes, small beak, and triangular head.
Oceanography
See the mysterious beauty of strawberry squid with strange eyes
During a recent deep dive in the 'twilight zone' of the ocean, a ship captured images of a red strawberry squid with strange eyes.
Animal world
The world's smallest horse breed can live almost 50 years
Named after an Argentinian family that developed the breed in the mid-19th century, the Falabella is considered by many to be the smallest horse breed in the world, with…
Health
Illness that makes you feel dizzy when you stand up
Standing up tachycardia syndrome can cause the patient to appear lightheaded, dizzy, and heart palpitations when standing up.
Science story
Strange story about man-eating plants
According to scientists, the uncharted wilderness of the world, long home to mysterious beasts and creatures, are collectively known as cryptids.
Environment
Strange fungus has the ability to 'recycle' plastic and rubber waste
The new fungus discovered in southwestern China is a very
Health
Dangerous virus, causing death up to 40% appeared in the UK
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced that a woman in the UK has been diagnosed with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, following a trip to Central Asia.
Archeology
'Mermaid' hidden in ourselves: Bring fish to the teeth
The jaws of human ancestors evolved from fish gills to become strong, flexible, better adapted to the environment and gradually become a superior life form.
Animal world
The transparent glass frog clearly sees the entire inside of the body
Biologists have found two new species of glass frogs with transparent bodies in a valley at the foot of the Andes mountains in Ecuador.