Animal world
Found 2 million-year-old frog still living in oil field: 'Key' of human longevity?
When radiocarbon dating, the scientists found that the frog was 2,000,000 years old.
Water
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Photo library
The secret system to help preserve Mona Lisa's smile
The secret cooling system beneath Paris helps the French capital withstand harsh summers despite unpredictable energy prices.
Environment
Strangely, the driest desert in the world, cacti can't live: Home to more than 1 million people!
In this desert, bacteria cannot live because the air is too dry. Yet, more than 1 million people still live there. Where is it?
New technology
Create a paper and water-powered battery that's as powerful as an AA battery
Water-powered paper batteries hold the promise of high applicability to disposable electronic devices.
Science story
1g of salt dissolved in 1g of water, why is the total mass not 2g?
Considering the usual four-dimensional problem, what is the final total mass of a pound of salt dissolved in a pound of water?
Space science
Interesting things about the most expensive international space station in human history
The life of astronauts on the ISS is also very different from life on Earth because of the lack of gravity and natural resources.
Biology
The most dangerous human parasites ever discovered
Life has many different types and forms. Sometimes, there are species that use the sun's rays to generate energy - like plants, while there are species that choose to pa…
Health
Top 6 drinks that make people age faster
Water makes up 60% of the human body weight. According to nutritionist Janice Padilla, with such a high concentration of H2O, the fluids we absorb are especially necessa…
History
Surfing on the water like a god, what do you know about the history of water skiing?
In the summer of 1922, 18-year-old Ralph Samuelson made a bold decision at the time: try standing on a skateboard on Lake Pepin, a few blocks from where he lived.
Health
The 3 best 'elixir of life' in the world but completely free, anyone can use it
If you want to live a long and healthy life without spending anything, you definitely cannot ignore 3 types
Funny corner
Why do Americans rarely use super speed kettles?
As it turns out, the indispensable thing in every family's kitchen in Vietnam (and many places around the world) is not common in the US at all.
Environment
Not oil or water, experts warn this is a resource that is about to be exhausted
When the whole world is focused on finding oil, clean water, but we forget that another important resource is about to run out.
1001 mystery
The mystery of the 150,000-year-old metal pipe under the 'pyramid' in China
Intrigued by these lost artifacts, the Beijing Institute of Geology analyzed the Baigong pipes using a technique called thermoluminescence.
Science story
New look at minerals, could change the way we search for life
The study also suggests that the Earth may have been ready for life to form earlier than commonly thought.
Science story
Surprise with Doraemon's treasures has come true after decades
Many Doraemon treasures in the magic bag have been turned into reality by technology and science.