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Oceanography
Dead Sea - Where sharks gather to hunt
Scientists discovered great white sharks often gather to hunt together in the clear waters of Guadalupe island off western Mexico.
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Why are 90% of the world's earthquakes in the Pacific Ring of Fire?
The Ring of Fire is dominating the Pacific Ocean. It is a chain of at least 450 volcanoes - active and inactive - forming a horseshoe shape, about 40,000km long.
Animal world
New species of giant tortoise discovered in the Galapagos Islands
Scientists have discovered that the giant tortoises present on San Cristobal Island, in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, are not previously identified species.
Archeology
Discovering many 8,500-year-old houses in the UAE
Archaeologists from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have discovered many houses believed to be the oldest ever in the country.
Science Events
Scary warning when the dinosaur-era 'green continent' is about to rise again
There are studies showing that in the Cretaceous period, Antarctica had a tropical rainforest climate with rich flora and fauna. But if the continent is green again, it…
Oceanography
Dolphin guided ships through the New Zealand Strait for 24 years
New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant legal protection to a sea creature and the dolphin Pelorus Jack.
Animal world
The oldest 190-year-old giant tortoise on the planet is still trying to pair up
Jonathan lives on the island of St. Helena is the oldest recorded by the Guinness World Records. Despite its advanced age, its eyes are blind, but it still tries to pair…
Animal world
Bats and Enviable Superpowers
More than 1,400 species of bats live around the world, with the exception of Antarctica and a few remote islands. What makes this flying mammal so popular?
Oceanography
Discovering a giant rose-shaped pristine coral reef
Scientists have discovered a rare, pristine coral reef shaped like a rose, and seemingly untouched by climate change or human activities.
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.
Environment
The giant super volcano may lie under the Alaskan archipelago
The researchers found a lot of evidence suggesting the existence of a supervolcano connected to seven other volcanoes on the Aleutian Islands.
Oceanography
Explore San Juan de Salvamento - the lighthouse at the end of the world
The lighthouse San Juan de Salvamento is located at the end of the island in the Patagonian region, Tierra del Fuego province, Argentina.
Archeology
This strange creature with a sheep-like face and human-like eyes soon disappeared after being tamed by humans
This is a very strange creature, with a sheep-like face, human-like eyes, rat-like teeth and lizard-like bone structure.