Archeology
The mystery of the ancient monk's grave containing the remains of dolphins in England
Scientists were surprised when they discovered the remains of a dolphin in a grave buried deep underground.
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Animal world
Invasive snakes are about to wipe out all reptiles on the Spanish island
The Spanish king snake became a ferocious reptile-eater when it was brought to the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands.
Discover science
The most mysterious images on Google Maps
Somewhere out of the countless images on Google Maps, there are some that are very strange, or very impressive, or even very 'shaky', as if they were not on Earth.
Scientific application
Floating city with 10,000 inhabitants, resistant to hurricanes and tsunamis
The United Nations presents a floating city design that helps solve housing shortages and withstand all kinds of natural disasters.
Environment
How does plastic waste move around the Earth?
New NASA graphic shows the path of microplastics around the oceans across the Earth's surface.
Oceanography
Mysterious 'fingerprints' in the ocean
Baljenac is a tiny island covered with a series of stone walls that make it look like a fingerprint in the middle of the ocean when viewed from above.
1001 mystery
3 more amazing discoveries that scientists have not been able to explain
Although we are living in the 21st century with great discoveries and brilliant achievements in space science and technology, even on this earth there is still no shorta…
Space science
Confusing photos of volcanoes from space
In the image of the Landsat 8 satellite, the long white streak above Mount Michael is difficult to distinguish as a special type of cloud or a regular plume of smoke.
Scientific application
The black box records the destruction of the Earth
The strange structure located on the remote island of Tasmania will witness and document the end of the world under the effects of climate change.
1001 mystery
The mystery of a huge treasure worth more than 120 million USD on an island in the Indian Ocean
The pirates suddenly 'evaporated' and it is believed that Levasseur hid his gold treasure on the island of Mahé in the Seychelles island nation.
New technology
Airplane-like turbine design produces electricity from ocean currents
The new bladed turbine design will help the Faroe Islands generate all of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
Space science
Expect the only total solar eclipse in 2021
NASA said this year's only total solar eclipse will take place on December 4, but the entire event can only be observed from the South Pole.
Archeology
New dinosaur species discovered from the Cretaceous period
Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur after its bones were unearthed, a new study reports.
1001 mystery
The creepy secret of the 'skull island' in the Caribbean Sea
An uninhabited island with many irregular skull fragments in the middle of the Caribbean Sea has intrigued archaeologists. The island is named Petite Musique, nicknamed…
Life
Top 12 most charming small towns in the world
Explore charming little villages around the world that are sure to make you want to pack your bags and go.