Biology
Los Angeles released 20,000 male mosquitoes to kill Aedes
Los Angeles authorities are using radiation to sterilize male mosquitoes to kill the mosquito population that spreads infectious diseases.
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Environment
How long will the brutal heat in Asia last?
Record heat is covering Asia, from Myanmar to the Philippines. Millions of children have had to stay out of school to avoid extreme temperatures.
Animal world
The reason New Zealand spent 300,000 USD to kill a mink
New Zealand authorities are willing to spend $300,000 on a campaign to destroy an ezmin that appeared on an island with many rare animals.
Discover science
Top 7 worst bridge collapse disasters in history
Many bridge collapse disasters around the world are the result of diverse causes, from design mistakes to extreme weather and human error.
Archeology
Next April, the ship carrying $17 billion in treasure will be salvaged
Colombian authorities announced they could salvage the San José ship carrying treasures of gold, silver, emeralds and many other goods as early as next month.
Biology
Paris seeks to eradicate mosquitoes before the Olympics
Paris authorities are taking many measures to treat and eradicate mosquitoes that spread infectious diseases before the Summer Olympics begin.
Health
France warns that overuse of turmeric can be toxic to the liver
On June 29, the French National Food Safety Authority (ANSES) issued a warning, people should be cautious when consuming turmeric as a functional food.
Science Events
China finds uranium at 'unexpected' depths
China's nuclear authorities say their team has discovered rich uranium deposits at new depths, calling it a breakthrough for national security.
Health
UK warns of a series of mysterious hepatitis cases
England and Scotland have recorded about 70 cases of children under 10 years old infected with mysterious hepatitis, authorities are investigating to find out the cause.
New technology
Close-up of a super sports car that can 'transform' into an airplane, costing up to 1 million USD
A flying car capable of converting from a road vehicle to an air vehicle has been certified as airworthy in Slovakia, paving the way for mass production.
Photo library
Sri Lanka found a 'huge' sapphire stone weighing more than 300kg
Sri Lankan authorities on December 12 displayed the world's largest natural blue sapphire, weighing 310kg.
Discover science
Switzerland licensed the world's first 'euthanasia box'
Swiss authorities have just approved the legality of a 3D printed closed box model for euthanasia and will be ready to be put into operation from next year.
Animal world
Indonesia discovered dozens of endangered Javanese leopards
Indonesian authorities have discovered dozens of rare and endangered Javan leopards on Nusakambangan island near Central Java province.
Environment
Toxic foam covers India's sacred river
The sacred Yamuna river in New Delhi, the site of the Hindu festival of Chhath Puja, was covered with mounds of snow-white foam on November 8.
1001 mystery
Mysterious explosion shakes the northeast of the US
Authorities are investigating the cause after many residents in New Hampshire, Massachusetts reported hearing a loud bang and feeling the shaking.