Space science
To another planet, human blood will 'discolor'?
A major obstacle to interplanetary exploration and even settlement has just been discovered by Canadian scientists.
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Environment
Rare snow covers the Sahara desert
Snow and ice cover the sand in the Sahara Desert after the temperature here dropped to -2 degrees Celsius under the influence of a high-pressure cold air mass.
Animal world
Why do some animals open one eye when they sleep? Can humans do that?
Have you ever lost sleep because of strange house or not? In fact, it's just an illusion, part of your brain is still asleep, while the other half is awake for you.
Photo library
Strange pink, red, orange lake by the hour
Depending on the time of day, the season as well as the amount of cloud cover, the water in Hutt Lagoon will be pink, red, orange...
Photo library
How are traditional Japanese umbrellas passed down for thousands of years?
A Japanese umbrella (wagasa) is a traditional type of oil-paper umbrella, made using ancient methods thousands of years old. Umbrellas are also an important part of kabu…
Environment
Why are volcanic tsunamis difficult to predict?
Volcanic tsunamis, like the one in Tonga on January 15, baffle scientists because of their complexity.
Environment
Why did the Tonga volcano produce record amounts of lightning?
The undersea Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano produces unprecedented amounts of lightning, accompanied by explosions that can be heard from thousands of kilometers away.
Life
How artistic was the Japanese who used to deliver food by bicycle?
Impressive photos taken on the streets of Tokyo in the mid-20th century show that the Japanese had a very unique way of delivering food long before services like Swiggy,…
Science story
The Earth's interior is cooling faster than expected
4.5 billion years ago, the Earth was covered with molten rock (magma) deep in the ocean, creating extreme temperatures common on its surface.
1001 mystery
The strange 'sand board' appeared along the American lake
Water, sand, wind, and low temperatures create naturally shaped columns of sand on the shores of Lake Michigan.
History
How was the first terrorist organization in human history born?
Before the terrifying raging of terrorism now, do you wonder: Where is the origin of terrorism?
History
Which 1,500-year-old 'palace' was once abandoned underwater?
The unique 'Palace' was built nearly 1,500 years ago. Archaeologists call it the 'Forgotten Underwater Palace'.
Science story
How does the earth breathe CO2?
This graphic by a researcher at the Max Planck Institute shows how plants on Earth take in and release carbon with each season.
Funny corner
A unique and one-of-a-kind handbag made from orange peels
Omar Sartawi - a Jordanian artist, designed a luxury handbag using orange peels.
Health
Discovered more new body parts in the human body
A new organ has just been discovered in the human body and it is very 'anatomically different'.