Archeology
400 million-year-old fossils are thought to be the key to plant evolution
Researchers have discovered a 400 million-year-old plant fossil that could reveal an important step in the way plants evolved in the past.
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Archeology
Explore the 'City of the dead' in ancient Egypt
Archaeologists have discovered in the 'city of the dead' buried under the sand in the city of Saqqara, about 32 km south of Cairo, Egypt, with countless creepy details.
Archeology
Greedy squid led to horrific death on the sea floor 200 million years ago
The 200 million-year-old fossil preserved a violent attack between a squid and a fish in the deep sea.
Environment
Inside a 2,000 year old oasis in the desert of China
Located on the ancient Silk Road, Nguyet Nha Tuyen Lake is a 2,000 year old natural wonder in the middle of the Gobi desert in China.
Science invention
The Romans invented the method of recycling 2,000 years ago
Excavations have shown that rubbish left outside the walls is not for burial but has been collected, sorted and sold.
Computer science
Rare opportunity: Free tour of Egyptian tombs through virtual reality
Accordingly, the Egyptian Tourism Council has just opened a virtual tour for travelers around the world to visit the 5,000-year-old tomb for free.
Discover science
Is Atlantis really a civilized country that was submerged 10,000 years ago?
Atlantis was first mentioned by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato over 2,300 years ago. According to Plato, the unthinkable island nation existed some 9,000 years befo…
1001 mystery
The mystery behind the strange, permanent landmarks is not allowed to open
Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the cemetery of the monkey god or the missing city of Aztlan ... is one of those bizarre, mysterious places that learning about it seems impossib…
Conquer Mars
Discovered 2 ancient lakes under the surface of Mars
Scientists have discovered two ancient reservoirs that once flowed deep below the surface of Mars.
Archeology
Three species of pterosaurs with large teeth were discovered
100 million-year-old fossils found in Africa reveal three species of giant fly-eating pterosaurs, with wingspan of up to 4 meters.
Archeology
Early humans also fasted and swung among the trees
Millions of years ago, the early humans had small brains, throwing themselves from tree to tree like monkeys and ate only plant foods.
Archeology
Erosion cliffs reveal 15 million year old fossils
Scientists quickly unearthed two ancient dolphins to move to the museum when they were in danger of being damaged.
Archeology
26 million years old fossil discovered by ancient killer pigs
The researchers found that the black stone found in Mississippi was the teeth of a prehistoric creature nicknamed 'the giant killer pig from hell'.
Archeology
Black matter at the bottom of the lake reveals the truth about a 'Hellish Earth'
A shiny black mineral brought to the ground from the core of Onega Lake bottom, Russia's northwest corner could cause scientists to rewrite Earth's history.
Archeology
Dunkleosteus: The 'Terminator' of the Devonian
Before the dinosaurs appeared, the Earth also existed many species of animals known as the notorious assassins, many of which are from the ocean and Dunkleosteus is one…