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Experts warn of risks from plans to change solar radiation
Experts argue that while injecting billions of sulfur particles into the atmosphere's stratosphere helps to reflect most of the sun's rays, the consequences could outwei…
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Chinese lander finds evidence of water existence on the Moon
China's Chang'e 5 lunar lander has sent back to Earth the first in situ evidence of the existence of water on the Moon's surface.
Archeology
The mystery of the 2,000-year-old dog head statue buried under the road surface: the entrance to the 'world of the dead'
A strange dog head statue was discovered just half a meter below the road surface. More interestingly, it led to the larger discovery of a Roman burial complex 2,000 yea…
Photo library
Admire the rare phenomenon of 'ice tentacles' in Antarctica
Strong winds and irregular ocean currents have created beautiful ice tentacles on the surface of the water in the middle of the Ronne Ice Shelf.
Space science
The US designed a flying saucer to explore the Moon
MIT's flat circular robot takes advantage of the Moon's natural electric field to levitate, consuming very little energy when operating.
Conquer Mars
ESA probe detects water near the surface of Mars
ESA's ExoMars spacecraft discovered 'a significant amount of water' hidden under the Martian surface in the Grand Canyon system.
Environment
How does plastic waste move around the Earth?
New NASA graphic shows the path of microplastics around the oceans across the Earth's surface.
1001 mystery
Strangely, the stone 'grows' white hair by itself, more startled to know it costs billions of dong
It can be said that mother nature is really wonderful, contains many surprises, and an inanimate thing can be something that holds a very special mystery.
Discover science
The moon appears 'mysterious hut' in the dark half
The Chinese exploration robot Yutu-2 (Jade Rabbit 2) has suddenly discovered a cube-shaped object on the Moon, raising many doubts.
Oceanography
Rare white sperm whale discovered
The sperm whale, most likely with albinism, swam near the surface of the water not far from an oil tanker.
Space science
China makes new materials for spacecraft surfaces
Chinese researchers have developed a new type of 2-layer polyimide nanocomposite film that can be used to more effectively protect the outer surfaces of spacecraft.
Oceanography
Dolphin 'invented' spinning diving technique to hunt
Risso dolphins specialize in hunting at a depth of 600 m below the sea surface, rotating their bodies while diving to be able to rush through the water extremely fast.
New technology
Small camera with a grain of salt takes super sharp color photos
Despite its ultra-small size, the 0.5mm wide camera can capture color images at the same quality as conventional lenses 500,000 times larger.
Discover science
Varahamihira and the prediction of finding water on Mars 1,500 years ago
There is now a lot of scientific evidence that water exists in small reserves on Mars. This was predicted by Varahamihira - an Indian sage more than 1,500 years ago.
Conquer Mars
For the first time, experts have mapped the Martian subsoil
Experts map the Martian subsoil by listening to the sound of wind bouncing off layers of soil and rock near the equator.