Science story
'Hidden killer' hidden in containers
Many toxic chemicals that can cause immediate death, or have chronic effects, have been found inside cargo containers.
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Oceanography
The monster that destroyed Megalodon is being slaughtered by a more fearsome species
A horror-like phenomenon is taking place off the coast of San Francisco: A series of monsters older than dinosaurs wash up on the beach with their livers gone.
Oceanography
How to predict killer waves in the ocean?
Predicting when killer waves, dangerous waves as tall as skyscrapers, will appear is still a headache for researchers.
Oceanography
Of the seven species of death sharks, the great white shark attacks humans the most
Sharks are one of the most dangerous species on our planet, they are also known as ocean killers.
Biology
Viper but red-brown, how dangerous is this 'dark killer'?
Despite the name viper, this snake is not green, but has a very prominent color.
Flu epidemic
Seasonal flu virus is a descendant of the 'killer' that killed 100 million people?
New research suggests that the current H1N1 flu virus is highly likely to be a direct descendant of the Spanish flu virus that caused the 1918 pandemic.
Oceanography
'Ocean killer' weighing nearly half a ton was discovered while migrating
The predatory fish, nicknamed 'Ironbound', is migrating to northern Canada in search of food and shelter.
Animal world
Close-up of the magical beauty of snakes - The silent killer
Scary poisonous snakes often possess a splendid beauty, beautiful but at the same time extremely dangerous, able to kill the victim in the blink of an eye.
Biology
Death trap can lure thousands of killer wasps
A new study published in the journal Current Biology shows that giant wasps can be lured into traps by sex pheromones.
Science story
What drives serial killers?
Inside the heads of serial killers – after the first attempt, there will be a second, a third… and many more times – what motivates them to commit crimes?
Oceanography
Unusual Poison Wave - The killer no one wants to see at sea
The researchers recorded a 17.6-meter-tall toxic or killer wave off Vancouver Island, three times larger than the surrounding waves.
Oceanography
Killer whales teach fellows to steal fish from fishermen
Scientists have discovered that killer whales begin to eat fish from fishermen's lines and nets as an easy source of food.
Animal world
The world's second most venomous snake species and a 'nightmare' in the middle of the day called 'killer's killer'
Which snake species can destroy the second most venomous snake in the world? This is a dangerous creature and you need to be careful when encountering this snake.
Oceanography
The domination of the sea by killer whales is gradually being replaced by pilot whales?
Pilot whales are a genus of two living species: the longfin pilot whale (Globicephala melas) and the shortfin pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus).
Animal world
Recklessly stealing the crocodile's bait, the jaguar almost died
Seeing the carcass of an antelope left in the river, the jaguar rushed forward but quickly regretted this action.