Archeology
The first block of amber discovered in Antarctica
For the first time, researchers have found pieces of amber from a sedimentary basin off the coast of Antarctica.
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Environment
A special lake located halfway between the sky and the sea.
Perched precariously on a cliff above the sea, Lake Leitisvatn is the most visited spot in the Faroe Islands.
Environment
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.
Biology
Top 7 rarest butterflies in the world
These unusually patterned butterflies were once quite common. However, habitat degradation and human impact have caused them to gradually disappear.
Animal world
Galapagos once exterminated invasive goats to save giant tortoises
Conservationists have deployed a series of measures to kill 140,000 goats in 7 years, helping the Galapagos giant tortoise recover.
Scientific works
The world's first artificial energy island
Located 45km off the coast, Princess Elisabeth Energy Island becomes the world's first electricity grid in the North Sea, connecting offshore wind farms to Belgium and E…
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Giant Weapon Tower Becomes Wonder of the Ancient World
Failed in the siege of the city more than 2,300 years ago, parts of the iron-clad wooden tower of Helepolis were melted down to build the Colossus of Rhodes.
1001 mystery
Mysterious light pillar hovers over Jeju Island
South Korea- A series of light pillars hanging in the air for more than an hour on Jeju Island is the result of a rare optical phenomenon.
Archeology
Hong Kong (China) first discovered dinosaur fossils
Chek Chau Island, Hong Kong (China) discovered and excavated the first Cretaceous dinosaur fossil. This discovery has important significance in the study of the ancient…
Biology
World's largest bee species revealed after nearly 40 years
A Wallace bee as big as an adult's thumb has just appeared in Indonesia after nearly 40 years.
Environment
America's deepest lake formed from a volcano
Crater Lake in Oregon, formed from a volcanic crater, is 592 m deep and contains crystal clear water, making it one of the 10 most impressive lakes on Earth.
Environment
Storm Trami will reach its maximum intensity when it approaches the Paracel Islands.
The meteorological agency forecasts that storm Trami will enter the East Sea on October 24 and reach maximum intensity of level 12 when approaching the waters of the Hoa…
Archeology
Unexpected discovery of an ancient forest 15-30 million years old buried 6m underground
The ancient forest was discovered nearly 6m underground in a place where for tens of thousands of years there were no large trees, only shrubs and other low vegetation.
Animal world
The bird with blue feet attracts the opposite sex with its unique dance.
The blue-footed booby is one of the most strange and wonderful seabirds in the world.
1001 mystery
The mystery of 5 ancient cities that disappeared without a trace!
Throughout history there have been many lost cities, have you ever thought about what happened to those cities that suddenly disappeared without a trace?