Oceanography
The world's smallest shark, fits in the palm of your hand
The dwarf lanternshark is the smallest shark in the world, growing to a maximum length of less than 30cm.
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Oceanography
World's largest coral reef discovered near Solomon Islands
At 34m wide and 32m long, the newly discovered coral reef in the Pacific Ocean is three times larger than the previous record holder, Big Momma Reef in American Samoa.
Oceanography
Another 'doomsday fish' washes up in California
A rarely seen oarfish, believed to be a harbinger of disaster, has washed ashore in California for the second time this year.
Archeology
Decoding the Aztec child sacrifice during drought
At least 42 children were sacrificed in Tenochtitlán to appease the rain god's anger during a prolonged drought.
Archeology
Fossils shed light on history of ancient pterosaurs
About 147 million years ago, in the skies above Bavaria, ancient flying reptiles pterosaurs with a wingspan of about 2 meters.
Space science
The Universe Came From Nothing: The Never-ending Story Between Science and Theology!
While cultures and religions have long interpreted the universe through the lens of supernatural creators, modern science is offering different perspectives.
Biology
Insects discovered that have to change color because of humans
Researchers have discovered that a native New Zealand stonefly species is forced to change its body colour to survive in heavily deforested areas.
Biology
World's most expensive mushroom threatened by climate change
The prolonged summer due to climate change makes Alba white truffles more expensive than gold bars, difficult to grow and become more scarce.
Biology
The tree has roots that grow 7 meters long. Asians love it, but Europeans are afraid of it and no one dares to plant it.
This precious Asian medicinal plant has repeatedly caused nightmares in countries such as the Netherlands and England.
Biology
Discover the uniqueness of vein-winged insects
In the insect world, species of the order Neuroptera possess ribbed wings that fold like a roof over their bodies.
Animal world
Frog-faced turtles are motionless 95% of the time.
The Asian giant leatherback turtle lives motionless in the mud at the river bottom, only suddenly attacking prey that swims by.
Environment
The North has long dry weather, cold at night and early morning.
In the coming days, the northern provinces will maintain cold weather at night and early morning, hot during the day, with the highest temperature reaching 30-32 degrees…
Computer science
How long do CDs and DVDs last?
Some of the main factors that affect the lifespan of CDs and DVDs include: the manufacturing quality of the disc, how it is stored and handled, how it is used, and the t…
1001 mystery
The mystery of how ancient people hung coffins on cliffs: Experts offered a prize of 1.3 billion, the farmer solved the puzzle!
In vast China, even in terms of burial, different regions have different methods.
Discover science
US Desert Lake Contains Buffalo Fish Over 100 Years Old
Researchers found that many individuals of three species of buffalo fish survived from 1918 to the present, most likely due to environmental isolation and evolutionary a…