Space science
New evidence of Earth's ability to 'reverse'
Earth's protective crust has undergone an unusual change over the past two centuries, which may affect the planet's magnetic polarity reversal.
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Animal world
Strange lizards can change sex in the womb
When in the womb, the female spotted ball lizard has the ability to change sex and be born with the male body due to heat.
Oceanography
What has helped fishes withstand tremendous water pressure up to thousands of tons in the deep sea?
Why are some creatures able to survive thousands of meters deep, where there is terrible water pressure and extremely harsh habitats?
Animal world
Eyes wide at the genius camouflage ability of animals
Some animals camouflage themselves so well in their natural environment that it is almost impossible to see them.
Science story
Why can humans talk but apes can't?
Humans have a unique sequence of two amino acids in the FOXP2 gene located on chromosome 7. This gene FOXP2 regulates the development of brain structures important for v…
Science story
This little mouse could hold the key to a future medical revolution!
Few mammals have the ability to regenerate severed organs and heal other severe injuries without scarring, but a small African rodent can.
Biology
Discovered many types of bacteria containing antibiotic resistance genes in Antarctica
Antarctic bacteria contain genes that give them natural antibiotic and antibiotic resistance, and the ability to spread beyond the polar regions.
Science story
The toughest course in the US military environment, where real-life 'Aquamans' are born
This is said to be the most difficult course of the US military, to practice the ability to dive and perform missions under high pressure.
Flu epidemic
Discovering the 'panacea to kill Covid-19' in green tea: Prospects for breakthrough drugs?
The surprising compounds in green tea have both the ability to cause the SARS-CoV-2 virus to die prematurely and fight a series of dangerous damage that this virus can c…
Animal world
Catfish swimming on its back - A fish so unique that the Egyptians used the image as a lucky charm
According to science, when dead fish will lose the ability to maintain equilibrium and their bodies will be turned upside down. So, if you see a fish swimming on its sid…
Health
What is aphasia? What is the cause, diagnosis and treatment?
In early 2022, actor Bruce Willis, 67, announced his retirement, saying goodbye to his film and television career after being diagnosed with aphasia.
AI - Artificial intelligence
Can AI do things beyond human ability?
Artificial intelligence-based deep learning models can now determine someone's race just from their X-ray film.
Animal world
New discovery: Cats have the ability to 'eavesdrop' like humans
New studies show that cats can do a lot more than we know about them.
Biology
Surprised with the ability to know even and odd numbers of honey bees
A published study shows that honey bees can learn to calculate even and odd numbers just like humans.
Space science
Humans need another 350 years to reach a type 1 civilization, exploiting cosmic energy
The Kardashev Scale evaluates a civilization based on its ability to harness energy from the universe.