Animal world
Invasive Asian fish that can jump up to 3m is causing US to demand to block its migration route
This fish has cost US authorities more than 200 million USD to prevent their invasion.
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The world's smallest Rubik's cube costs more than $5,000
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the launch of the first Rubik's cube invented by Hungarian sculptor Erno Rubik, Japanese toy manufacturer MegaHouse introduced…
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Wood is more precious than gold, seedlings are cheap, but why doesn't anyone want to plant it?
A golden nanmu tree costs as much as several mansions, it is extremely rare but no merchant wants to invest in planting it, why is that?
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Why do people who die on Mount Everest have to stay there forever?
As the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest at 8,848.86 metres is considered the ultimate challenge for countless mountaineering enthusiasts.
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Why do old Chinese aircraft have to be taken to the US for dismantling?
The fact that China sent a number of old aircraft to the US for dismantling has attracted public attention.
Archeology
The most expensive feather on the planet costs more than 28,000 USD
The selling price of a rare extinct bird's feathers reached more than 46,000 NZD, making it the world's most expensive feather ever sold at auction to date.
Biology
Florists say: Human urine is an extremely good fertilizer for plants
Scientists say human urine can be recycled into extremely good fertilizer for plants at a very low cost.
Scientific works
California built a $20 billion rainwater storage tunnel
A giant tunnel used to collect and store rainwater will help California cope with prolonged drought caused by climate change.
Cancer
The most expensive medical machine in the world, known as the god of cancer
After years of using high-cost machines from abroad, China has started using domestically produced goods.
Cancer
US approves lung cancer drug costing 780,000 USD
The US has just licensed the drug tarlatamab-dlle to treat metastatic small cell lung cancer, costing 780,000 USD for one year of treatment.
Science invention
China announced a breakthrough invention: Applying technology to create 'unprecedentedly durable' materials
The process is simple and cost-effective but creates materials that can be easily applied in transportation and aerospace.
Oceanography
The grave of nuclear waste under the sea costs 83 billion USD
A giant undersea grave planned to store Britain's growing amount of radioactive waste will become the country's most expensive and lengthy major infrastructure project.
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Why are diesel engines not used in small cars?
Diesel engines are not used in small cars due to maintenance costs, NVH levels (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) and emissions-related issues.
Space science
Plan to produce solar power in space
Virtus Solis plans to use the Starship rocket to launch solar cells one kilometer wide to help produce and transmit electricity in space.