Animal world
Are orange cats as 'scandalous' as rumored?
Orange cats are known for their bright coats and playful personalities, but some people may be surprised to learn that these cats can also have a reputation for being ag…
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First time filming the moment an octopus shoots rocks at predatory fish
Filmmakers have captured the moment an octopus fires a rock bullet at a predatory fish while hiding in a clamshell, like a sniper.
Animal world
New discovery in dogs points to paradox in nature
Brain size in some dog breeds does not seem to correlate with their intelligence.
Environment
Supervolcano awakening could cause global chaos
A massive supervolcano in Italy is at risk of erupting again. Scientists are scrambling to find out whether recent signs are a sign of an imminent catastrophic event.
Health
High-speed internet access is making us fat
A new study has found a worrying link between the rollout of high-speed internet and rising obesity rates in Australia.
Health
Changing patterns of HIV infection in Vietnam
The HIV/AIDS epidemic is becoming more complicated, with the transmission pattern changing from blood-borne transmission in drug addicts to sexual transmission.
AI - Artificial intelligence
Church installs AI confession room
A church in Switzerland has set up an AI-powered version of its confessional to chat with visitors, attracting quite a few curious onlookers.
New technology
China discovers unprecedented water and salt separation technology with purity up to 99.9%
According to Interesting Engineering, researchers in China have revealed a new, extremely efficient technology for separating oil and water mixtures.
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Blind leopard fights with crocodiles over antelope carcass
A leopard risked its life to fight for food with more than 10 giant Nile crocodiles despite their dangerous bites.
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Top 7 famous armors dating back centuries
Throughout history, many unique armors have been designed and used in combat such as
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Top 5 plants with special abilities
Below are some special abilities of 5 plant species that scientists have discovered, let's find out.
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Could a planet so close to Earth be full of swimming fish?
One of NASA's spacecraft may have flown past a planet-moon system teeming with life without knowing it.
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Decoding the custom of self-immolation following one's husband in India
If we were to choose the most controversial custom in South Asian culture, then Sati - the self-immolation of India to follow her husband to death - would certainly be a…
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The mysterious 'man-swallowing' mountain has forced experts to intervene
People and animals entering this mountain often mysteriously disappear, causing everyone to only look from afar, not daring to enter.
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What is the fastest muscle in the body? I bet 99% of people get it wrong!
The eye muscles are the fastest and most sensitive muscle group in the body. Many people were surprised by this answer.