Environment
Tokyo expands underground 'cathedral' to avoid flooding caused by climate change
At exactly 5 a.m. on August 30, water rushed into a large underground space known as the 'cathedral' just north of Tokyo.
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Biology
Strange mushroom species 'appears and disappears' on the mountain, thrives on lightning
To find the mushroom
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The world's most crowded apartment building: Can accommodate up to 30,000 people, the view inside is overwhelming
The building named Regent International in Hangzhou (China) has left many people overwhelmed by its enormous capacity.
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Desert dust is transformed into life-giving minerals
Desert dust is being converted into minerals by the Earth's atmosphere, and thereby nurturing life.
Conquer Mars
Alien lake more than 1 million km2 wide discovered
Larger than any lake on Earth, Lake Eridania could be living evidence of an ancient alien life world.
Conquer Mars
Places not to be missed if you go to Mars in the future
Mars has towering volcanoes alongside deep valleys, many spectacular locations for future exploration.
Conquer Mars
NASA finds out the truth about 'Mars spiders' in 'Inca city'
Not long ago, a photo was taken of an area called
Oceanography
Discovered a strange shark with a face... of a pig
A shark with a strange pig face was discovered by sailors on a navy ship in the area of Elba Island, Italy in late August.
Archeology
Strange 9,000-year-old rock art of swimmers in what is now the Sahara desert
Thousands of years ago, the Sahara Desert was not a dry, sandy land but a lush green oasis.
History
What was Las Vegas like before the casinos?
Before becoming the world famous gambling capital, Las Vegas went through a rather interesting formation and development process that not everyone knows!
Biology
Belgian scientists research pear varieties for a harsh future
In the province of Limburg, one of Belgium's important pear growing areas, there is an orchard with 12 transparent domes, surrounded by a wall overlooking a park.
Biology
How to identify bee species and how to treat stings
When playing in wooded areas, children are susceptible to bee stings, some of which can result in hospitalization. Identifying the species of bee can help in the treatme…
Animal world
Flock of 50 rare and mysterious parrots discovered in Australia
Indigenous rangers in Western Australia have discovered a colony of 50 night parrots, one of Australia's rarest and most mysterious birds.
Animal world
Extremely venomous cobra species distributed in Vietnam
In Vietnam, there are 4 species of cobras, all of which possess deadly venom.
Food safety
How to safely vacuum food to support people in flood-hit areas
Among the relief goods for people in flood-hit areas, many types of banh chung, bread and other foods are vacuum-packed to be delivered to people.