Space science
Inexplicable 'ghost' attacks planet near Earth
A vast dark area that has scientists baffled is growing and multiplying on a planet in our solar system, accompanied by a similarly puzzling bright spot nearby.
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Habitable planet appeared next to Earth, but met with disaster
Scientists have found a possible explanation for how a mass extinction occurred on a planet that NASA, ESA and many other space agencies believe must have life.
Animal world
Besides humans, what animal has basically no natural enemies?
Life on Earth has a history of development and evolution of 3.8 billion years. On Earth, there are millions of species, without exception, all species are in large food…
Discover science
How advanced were prehistoric civilizations?
Some scientists believe that before humans came into existence, there may have been other advanced creatures on Earth and that we are not the only advanced life on this…
Conquer Mars
How will humans build on Mars?
A simple manufacturing technology based on chitin, one of the most common organic polymers on Earth, could be used to build tools and shelters on Mars.
Space science
The biggest supermoon of the year is about to light up the world's skies
The full moon on August 30 will be at its closest point to Earth, creating the brightest supermoon of 2023.
Space science
Betelgeuse's Massive Threat: If It Explodes, Could It Swallow the Earth?
At the edge of the universe, the star cluster Betelgeuse burns silently, famous for its enormous power and strange energy.
Space science
The nearest black hole discovered is only 150 light years from Earth
Simulation results show that there are 2-3 black holes hidden in the Hyades cluster that are closer to Earth than the two previous record-holders.
Discover science
Did you know: Astatine is the rarest natural element on Earth?
Astatine is the rarest naturally occurring element in the Earth's crust with less than 25 grams on the entire planet at any given time.
Discover science
Top 5 lands where the sun never sets, where 'sunset never reaches'
In some geographical locations at high latitudes, near the Earth's poles, there are places where white days appear - when the sun never sets.
Space science
The 'deadly' truth about strange radio signals transmitted to Earth
A group of Chinese astrophysicists have come up with a scenario
Space science
New research shows that Earth has a new 'Moon'
A recent study has shown that the Earth has
Space science
A ghostly object is warping the galaxy that contains Earth
The Milky Way's giant disk of light is warped and twisted in mysterious ways.
1001 mystery
The Mystery of the Hopi Myths
The Hopi are Native American Indians who have countless mysterious stories and unexpected predictions for the future.
Archeology
New research says: Not a meteorite, this is the terrible thing that destroyed the dinosaurs
Something even more terrifying than the giant space rock Chicxulub may have existed on Earth, forming