Environment
The earthquake caused the US nuclear power plant to close
The seismic in Virginia caused a nuclear power plant near the epicenter to stop working, fuel rods that were immediately cooled by the standby power system as planned.
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Environment
Hurricane Irene continued to rage the United States
Hurricane Irene on August 27 caused power outages and destruction of jetties in North Carolina, whipping Virginia with strong winds and sweeping the coast before attacki…
Environment
Seagrass is in danger of extinction
A group of 21 researchers from 11 countries including Virginia Marine Institute Professor Robert J. JJ, USA, have completed the first studies of the extinction risk of g…
Environment
Drought lasts for centuries in North America
Stalagmites in the West Virginia cave have provided the most detailed geological record ever in the climate cycle in eastern North America over the past 7000 years.
Environment
Air pollution reduces flower fragrance
A new study from the University of Virginia says air pollution from power plants and cars is damaging the scent of flowers and thus limiting the ability to follow the sc…
Photo library
12 beautiful pictures of mother and daughter in the animal world
The photos were taken by photographer Joel Sartore in his reportage project of captive animals in the world.
Videos
Detect extremely rare two-headed snakes right in the yard
This small, two-headed snake is found in a garden in Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Videos
The video of the octopus escapes the egg bag causing fever in the online community
According to Washingtonpost sheet, more than 600,000 people
Videos
Video: The fireball flashes in the sky of the American capital
The glowing fireball appeared suddenly in the sky and disappeared after only a few seconds.
Videos
Video: Robot jumping Gangnam Style
Virginia Tech University, USA has just released a video of a Gangnam Style dance robot like a professional artist. The video of dancing the Charli-2 robot transmitted on…
Science Events
Time-keeping box is excavated after 1 century
The Lutheran Church in Oklahoma City, USA, just opened their Century Chest, in fact a time box was buried in the church 100 years ago.
Science Events
Italy: 'Reconstructing Roma' in the digital world
Most of Rome's monuments - which attract many visitors - are ruined by time and pollution. However, the glorious days of this ancient empire city will resurrect brillian…
Science story
The first woman to study sex died
Virginia Johnson, an American psychologist and sex educator, helped the public, especially women, break taboo walls and ignorance when it came to addressing issues surro…
Medicine - Health
Prospects yogurt helps reduce depression
American scientists at Virginia University discovered Lactobacillus bacteria that exist in many yogurt can improve depression in mice by changing the intestinal flora of…
Medicine - Health
Why do young people need to re-learn handwriting?
These are tips from experts to see that technology enthusiasts are losing their ability to read the problem.