Biology
Let's look at the last flower clusters in the world's polar regions
Bunches of Arctic poppies trying to survive harsh weather. Scientists found them only about 51cm south of the world's northern pole.
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Animal world
Which animal will last on Earth?
Researchers predict tardigrades will be the last creatures left on Earth when nuclear war or a cosmic event like a nova destroys the planet.
Environment
Why is the weather in the North still as cool as late Spring at the end of May?
In May 2024, the North had many days of thunderstorms and cool weather like the last days of Spring with the highest temperature not exceeding 32 degrees Celsius.
Archeology
AI-decoded carbonized scroll reveals Plato's final resting place
The scroll's contents may offer new perspectives on Plato's philosophy.
Archeology
Found a rare sword over 1,000 years old
A new study reveals that the rare sword nicknamed Excalibur from the Spanish city of Valencia is 1,000 years old.
Space science
Found satellite missing for nearly 30 years in orbit
Satellite S73-7 is 66cm wide, operates in an 800km high orbit and has disappeared from radar since the 1990s.
Environment
The 'Great Green Wall' project lasts 17 years, worth 36 billion USD to help prevent desertification
After 17 years, project
Environment
The summer of 2024 will be the craziest in Asia's history
Summer heat hits Asia earlier than usual, killing dozens of people. Experts call this
Environment
How long will the brutal heat in Asia last?
Record heat is covering Asia, from Myanmar to the Philippines. Millions of children have had to stay out of school to avoid extreme temperatures.
Environment
Asia officially becomes the most natural disaster-prone region in the world
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Asia is the region that has to deal with more natural disasters than any other region in the world.
Environment
Satellite images of Dubai before and after the 'apocalyptic' flood
Unprecedented rainfall engulfed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last week, bringing life in Dubai and many other places in the region to a standstill.
Environment
Volcanic eruption in Indonesia makes new findings about climate
Ruang Volcano in Indonesia experienced multiple eruptions last week. The volcanic phenomenon was pushed so high that it reached the stratosphere of the atmosphere, estim…
Environment
Severe drought in the Central region caused flocks of Ninh Thuan sheep to die and the lake to have a bare bottom and crack
With a dry season lasting 9 months and the lowest average annual rainfall in Vietnam, Ninh Thuan is considered the driest region in the country.
Environment
Floods in Dubai - Proof of failure in combating global climate change
Days after historic rain, Dubai is still submerged in floods - a profound example of how the world is losing the race
Space science
Russia successfully test-launched the Angara-A5 heavy booster rocket
After two consecutive days of last-minute cancellations due to technical problems, on April 11, Russia successfully test-launched the Angara-A5 booster rocket from the V…