Space science
Comet visit Earth before disappearing 80,000 years
Comet Leonard with an 80,000-year orbit is passing close to Earth, becoming the brightest comet of the year and providing a rare viewing opportunity.
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Animal world
Meteors made dinosaurs extinct, why are crocodiles still alive?
The reason comes from the amazing ability of crocodiles to adapt and fast.
Space science
Confusing photos of volcanoes from space
In the image of the Landsat 8 satellite, the long white streak above Mount Michael is difficult to distinguish as a special type of cloud or a regular plume of smoke.
Science story
Stainless steel - why is it called 'stainless steel'?
We have long been familiar with the phrase 'stainless steel', commonly found in kitchen utensils, faucets, sinks... But what stainless steel actually is, not everyone kn…
Space science
Found a contrasting version of the Earth, a year is only 8 hours long
GJ 367b is one of the smallest planets discovered and has incredible properties, like an iron bullet and completes an orbit around its parent star in just 8 hours.
Space science
Giant asteroid 600 times stronger than nuclear bomb is about to fly past Earth
According to observers, the asteroid, named 2018 AH, will pass by Earth on December 27.
Animal world
Discovered a species of 'monster bird' that specializes in eating giant birds
Haast eagles live in New Zealand, they weigh up to 15kg and have claws up to 9cm long, with a wingspan of up to 3m.
Space science
China makes new materials for spacecraft surfaces
Chinese researchers have developed a new type of 2-layer polyimide nanocomposite film that can be used to more effectively protect the outer surfaces of spacecraft.
History
The 'falling truth' about the most warlike Viking warrior in human history
The myth of the Vikings has long been associated with the image of large, belligerent warriors, ready to fight and plunder everything in their path, brutal pirates.
New technology
Stunned with technology that can help us get from New York to Los Angeles in just... 1 second
There is still a long way to go, but surely this technology could one day allow us to get from New York to Los Angeles in under a second.
Health
7 habits of people who live long
Habits of people who live long: To fight aging, live healthy, improve life expectancy, we can change our eating habits and choose...
Environment
The Japanese way of catching high-value fish: Unusual, like a swordplay movie!
A very unique style of catching fish with fishing tools that very few people have ever seen.
Environment
Microplastics - An incalculable danger to the ocean
The ocean is facing dangers from plastic waste, nylon ropes used on fishing boats is one of the causes.
Oceanography
Interesting things about sea cucumbers that not everyone knows
The class Holothuroidea consists of tubular molluscs with a tentacle mouth at one end and an anus at the other. Many species are human food.
Videos
Strange way of catching fish: Dropping a bucket at the foot of the bridge with fast-flowing water, the group of people harvested unexpectedly
A group of people used a bucket and tied it to a long rope, then dropped the bucket at the foot of a bridge with very fast water.