Space science
A celestial body you see was born from Earth in just a few hours.
A new supercomputer simulation based on known data about Earth, the Moon and the hypothetical planet Theia has revealed a shocking piece of Earth's history.
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Health
Anti-cancer substance discovered in a familiar mushroom
US researchers have found prostate cancer-fighting properties in one of the world's most widely grown and eaten mushrooms.
Discover science
One of the loneliest species on Earth, living 2,800m underground and surviving on radioactive energy
The cold and dry polar regions, the hot and water-poor desert regions, are considered inhospitable to most life on Earth.
Space science
Finding the mysterious 'monster' that is making the universe expand
British scientists have discovered what could be the source of the dark energy that is keeping the universe expanding. It's a monster that lives in the galaxy that conta…
Space science
'Planet 9' left its mark on Earth before disappearing?
A mysterious planet may have approached the early Sun at a distance slightly farther than Uranus and rearranged everything in the star system.
Space science
Chinese companies challenge SpaceX
At least seven Chinese companies are trying to close the gap with SpaceX to achieve similar success with reusable rockets.
Space science
What exactly is the space signal detected by Tesla?
In 1899, Nikola Tesla accidentally heard a strange and rhythmic sound while using a radio receiver in his laboratory.
Biology
Monitoring natural habitat change from the discovery of 2 new cicada species
Recently, scientists at the Central Institute for Scientific Research under the Vietnam Museum of Nature discovered and recorded two new species of cicadas.
Animal world
Name some of the most ferocious 'queens' in the animal world
Killer whales, bonobos, African savannah elephants and leaf-cutter ants have one thing in common - they all rely on their offspring to survive and thrive.
Health
Common mistakes when using cooking oil increase cholesterol
Using the right cooking oil will bring many health benefits, otherwise it will potentially lead to many serious diseases.
Health
How does air pollution increase the risk of infertility?
New research suggests that exposure to air pollutants may harm the development of eggs, sperm and embryos, increasing the risk of infertility.
Space science
Satellite launch to help... take selfies in space
A former NASA engineer is preparing to launch a satellite that will help people take selfies in space.
Space science
Image discovered recording a black hole jet colliding with a mysterious object
This discovery raises big questions about the nature and identity of this object in deep space.
Discover science
Death is not the end: New mathematical models show cells can be revived!
Researchers are redefining the criteria for determining whether a cell is alive or dead.
Oceanography
Surprising number of invertebrate species extinct in Australia
Professor John Woinarski said that despite their extremely important role in the environment, invertebrates have not received the same conservation attention as other sp…