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12 'unbelievable' inventions of Nikola Tesla

How many oceans are there on earth?

Does the Earth have 1, 4 or 5 oceans? This seems like a simple question, but the answer is still not agreed upon by scientists.

Creating an electric source makes crocodiles run, why don't electric eels get electrocuted?

Electric eels can generate electricity up to more than 800V, the question is why this electricity does not cause damage to the electric eel itself.

Spectacular new evidence of 'alien life worlds'

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Mars' Surprising Effect on Earth's Oceans

Although Mars may be some 225 million kilometers away from Earth, the planet is already affecting the climate where humans live, according to new research.

Saudi Arabia rebuilds world's tallest tower

Jeddah Tower will be 172m taller than the world's current tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in the UAE.

The 'culprit' of the current cold spells in China

The cause of the bitter cold air sweeping into China this month, setting a seasonal low temperature record, may stem from a weakening polar vortex.

Top 10 geniuses with the greatest inventions in history

There have been many genius scientists throughout history with many inventions that have played an important role in the development of mankind. Below are the 10 people…

What if we turned the Sahara desert into a solar 'battery'?

Theoretically, we could meet the world's current energy needs by covering 1.2% of the Sahara Desert with solar panels.

Alarming milestone: the Arctic Ocean will be ice-free in just 3 years

New research sounds the alarm: At the current rate of greenhouse gas emissions, the Arctic Ocean will have its first ice-free day in 2027.

Emperor penguin strays more than 3,200km

Emperor penguins, native to Antarctica, suddenly appeared on Ocean Beach, Denmark town, early November.

Vortex turbine can produce electricity continuously 24/7

The Belgian company designs whirlpool turbines to take advantage of the currents already present in lakes, streams, rivers and other waterways. The turbines can generate…

The mysterious 'Eye' island floating in the middle of the swamp

The eye-like floating island in the middle of the marshes in the Paraná Delta was formed by erosion and ocean currents.

Warning of the risk of collapse of the Atlantic Ocean current, threatening the future of the Earth

Once the Atlantic Ocean's reverse current collapses, sea levels will rise globally, rainfall patterns will change and many marine ecosystems will be destroyed...

Strange 'cold tongue' phenomenon is happening in the Pacific Ocean, scientists have not explained it yet

The eastern Pacific Ocean has a current of water that is getting colder, contrary to scientists' climate models.