Environment
Aokigahara: The Mysterious Forest in Japan
Located at the northwestern foot of Mount Fuji, Aokigahara is a dense forest, famous for the large number of suicides there, and despite its many mysteries, it remains o…
Suicide
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Animal world
In 1994, 300,000 Chinchilla mice suddenly committed suicide, experts pointed out the painful truth
300,000 rats suddenly jumped off a cliff to commit mass suicide. This was a rare event that happened in 1994. So, what was the cause?
Discover science
South Korean public service robot plunges down stairs 'commits suicide'
A service robot working at a council in South Korea was unresponsive after falling down a two-metre-high flight of stairs, marking the first time a robot has died.
Animal world
In 2005, 1,500 sheep suddenly jumped off a cliff to commit mass suicide, experts pointed out a regrettable mistake
1,500 sheep plunging to their deaths off a cliff in 2005 turned out to be the result of a tragic mistake. What was it?
Cancer
Scientists find a way to trick cancer cells into 'committing suicide'
There has been a breakthrough in cancer treatment with a unique gene editing technique that causes cancer cells to self-destruct.
1001 mystery
The most mysterious deaths in history that so far have not been answered
Everyone dies eventually, but in history there are people who left some mysteries behind their deaths that after years of investigation have not been able to solve.
History
Kugelpanzer: The most bizarrely shaped tank in human history!
The Kugelpanzer was a German tank design of World War II. It is one of the strangest armored vehicles ever designed.
Science story
The dog astronaut Laika and the one-way flight of no return'
From a stray dog, Laika was chosen to become the first living creature in the 'suicide' flight, orbiting the Earth aboard Sputnik 2 in 1957.
Oceanography
Find out why the octopus 'commits suicide' after having sex with its partner
Both male and female octopus go through a process
Medicine - Health
How can cultural products have a negative impact on psychology?
Gloomy Sunday by Hungarian musician Reszõ Seress has been called a suicide song that has claimed the lives of many people around the world.
Biology
Decoding the terrible toxicity of the 'suicide tree': The tree grows wild on the coast
The suicide plant Cerbera odollam contains toxicity in the seeds. In the 19th century, thousands of people died each year from this poisonous plant.
Animal world
The true love story of a dolphin and a young girl, the shocking act of being separated makes everyone stunned
After four weeks of eating, sleeping and playing together almost all day, Peter has developed a seemingly deep feeling for the girl next to him.
Biology
Bacteria commit suicide for the sake of their populations
Bacteria evolved over millions of years and formed many strange characteristics.
Space science
Venus is the space ship killer
One of NASA's upcoming two harsh NASA explorations will be a suicide mission.
Environment
Reducing fine dust can save millions of people from depression and suicide
The latest research results based on global survey data indicate a link between depression and suicide issues and air pollution.