Animal world
The world's largest centipede can eat mice, lizards and bats
The giant centipede can be found in northern Colombia and northern Venezuela, as well as the nearby islands of Aruba, Curaçao and Trinidad.
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AI - Artificial intelligence
AI is trained to hear the sound of coral life
Scientists listened to an underwater sound recording off the islands of central Indonesia, hearing what sounded like the bonfire of a coral reef teeming with life.
Environment
Super durable natural material, if spread on the roof, it won't rot for 300 years
If the average lifespan of reinforced concrete is usually only 50-80 years, this naturally available material has a durability of up to 300 or even 400 years.
Environment
The islands are as beautiful as poetry, but you have to 'thank' people, just bring your suitcase and move in, you will immediately receive 1.5 billion VND
If you like a quiet life, without the hustle and bustle, these poetic islands will be a good choice.
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Close-up of a solitary plant growing in the salt islands of the Dead Sea
The most famous salt island also has a swimming pool and a lone tree planted in the heart of the Dead Sea.
Science Events
NASA warns 'shark' volcano is about to erupt
An underground volcano in the Solomon Islands, nicknamed the 'shark volcano' because of two species of sharks that live in a submerged crater, are about to erupt in the…
History
Turn the whole island into a peninsula - the 1-0-2 siege strategy of the most successful conqueror of the ancient world
To capture Tire, Alexander the Great turned an entire island into a peninsula.
Animal world
The world's smallest 5,200 penguins waddle on the beach in record parade
Thousands of the world's smallest penguins swarm ashore for an unprecedented parade on Phillip Island, Australia.
Science Events
Mysterious 'ghost island' appears and then disappears on Google Maps, confusing scientists
There is a 'ghost island' in the South Pacific that has puzzled geographers for years now.
Environment
A new island suddenly appeared after the ice melted
Scientists discovered a newly revealed object that looks like an island in Antarctica, about 30-35m high above sea level.
Science story
The earth shakes 85,000 times because the 'fire monster' under the sea rises
Scientists have found the mysterious cause behind a series of earthquakes lasting from August 2020 to now: A fire monster hibernating in the cold waters of Antarctica su…
Discover science
What effect does bird droppings have that can make a country rich, but also go into crisis?
When it comes to the wealthiest countries, probably the first thing that comes to mind is the Middle Eastern countries - developed from oil. But Nauru is completely diff…
Archeology
Hominids that lived about 18,000 years ago may still exist
People living on the island of Flores (Indonesia) are believed to have seen individuals of the Hominids, leading to the possibility that they still exist today.
1001 mystery
What does the Republic of Cyprus (Cyprus) have that thousands of people are willing to spend 60 billion VND to buy a passport?
Cyprus (or Cyprus) is an island located in the eastern Mediterranean, famous since ancient times for its mineral wealth, wine and natural beauty.
Environment
'Decode' the deadliest island on Earth, no one dares to enter
Vozrozhdeniya became the deadliest island on Earth after the appearance of tons of deadly diseases like anthrax, as well as other strange diseases.