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Why are banana trees cut down immediately after harvesting?
People unfamiliar with gardening may not know that, after harvesting the fruit, the entire banana plant is cut down; why is this?
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Interesting things only in Japan
Japan is famous as a country with many unique cultural features, making tourists surprised and excited.
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South Korean public service robot plunges down stairs 'commits suicide'
A service robot working at a council in South Korea was unresponsive after falling down a two-metre-high flight of stairs, marking the first time a robot has died.
Environment
'Carp rising to the sky' - what is the phenomenon of a cloud that looks like a fish down to every detail?
The appearance of a cloud that looks exactly like a fish surprised many people, even looking at the photo it feels like a collage. How can this be explained?
Environment
Strong cold air is sweeping down to the North
From today, strong cold air will flow down to the North, pulling the lowest temperature in the plains down to 15 degrees Celsius, and in the mountains below 10 degrees C…
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US media posts video of missile hitting 'flying saucer' causing stir
A video of the US military using missiles to hit but fail to shoot down strange flying objects (UFOs) recently appeared on the US Reddit forum, causing a stir...
Environment
Mealworms - a promising solution to the threat of plastic waste
ICIPE scientists have discovered that the larvae of a beetle species, scientifically known as Alphitobius, are capable of consuming plastic - a global environmental poll…
Cancer
Diet to reduce cancer risk
Experts say cutting down on ultra-processed foods and increasing plant proteins or fruits can help reduce the risk of cancer.
Archeology
Will history be turned upside down when a 780,000-year-old alien kitchen is discovered in the Dead Sea?
An international team of scientists working in the northern Dead Sea region claim to have found the earliest signs of cooking.
Animal world
Super rare 'Black Tiger' in India, weighing over 500kg, easily took down a 4 meter long crocodile alone
In late 2023, India's most popular and most watched English news channel Times Now reported on the Black Tiger - a rare variant of the Royal Bengal Tiger.
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The world's most unusual circular bridge
Uruguay- Laguna Bridge is a unique example of circular bridge design that helps slow down traffic and limit impact on the ecosystem.
Oceanography
25,000 barrels of undissolved pesticides on the seabed
Scientists found 27,000 barrels suspected of containing DTT chemicals on the seabed 19.3 km deep off the coast of Southern California.
Space science
NASA shuts down plasma device to save spacecraft 20.5 billion kilometers away
NASA engineers shut down one of Voyager 2's key scientific instruments to extend the spacecraft's life as its power supply dwindles.
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Funniest wild animal photos of 2024
The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards reveal hilarious wildlife photos. The entries were selected from 9,000 entries from 98 countries around the world.
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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.