Cancer
New discovery on the cause of lung cancer
Scientists discovered the mechanism by which air pollution causes lung cancer in non-smokers. This research is considered a breakthrough for science and society.
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Biology
Plants know how to produce their own emergency pain reliever
Recently, scientists have found evidence that plants are doing the same thing by producing their own
History
America's 246th 'Independence Day': Re-establishing mechanisms to protect freedom and justice
On the occasion of American Independence Day 4/7, the President of the Organization of American Youth called on Americans to defend freedom and justice for all.
Environment
The Pacific Ocean's 'sea monster scream' caused the tsunami to 'jump across' the continent
Scientists have discovered the unbelievable mechanism that causes tsunamis 15 meters high, spread across three oceans within just 20 hours, even mysteriously crossing So…
Biology
Infected with a zombie virus, the worms climb to the top of the tree to dance, inviting the birds to eat them
In a subtle evolutionary mechanism, this virus has taken control of the host's brain and caused it to behave in spite of its life.
Animal world
Snakes 'drop bombs' for defense instead of using venom
The Western hook-nosed snake, a small snake endemic to the deserts of the United States and Mexico, is famous for its defense mechanism by farting rather than using veno…
Animal world
Sparrows specialize in foraging underwater with super skills of 'diving'
The wings of this bird have a unique mechanism that allows them to both fly in the air, but can also be used as flippers underwater, allowing them to dive deep with incr…
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China edits genes to create disease-resistant wheat
China has revealed the mechanism behind gene-edited wheat varieties that are able to fight disease without affecting yield.
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New discovery on the mechanism of human fingerprint formation
An international team of scientists has discovered that the mechanism of human fingerprint formation does not lie deep in the skin but correlates with the development of…
Biology
Unsolved phenomenon: A swarm of bees that were flying suddenly fell to the ground when the power went out
What causes them to trigger this emergency landing mechanism?
Animal world
Blue heron - a magical bird that only needs to shrink its neck to turn into... 2 different species
The blue heron is a large bird in the heron genus Ardeidae that commonly inhabits open waters and wetlands in North and Central America.
Life
Dangerous tentacles found in the structure of the virus causing Covid-19
The scientists discovered that the SARS-CoV-2 virus uses a mechanism of reaching out tentacles to attack other cells for rapid infection in the human body.
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Why do toothpaste and cement often harden after some time left in the environment?
US and French scientists have recently discovered the mechanism behind the freezing of toothpaste or cement over time if left in the environment.
Oceanography
Why do some reefs change colors when they are 'stressed'?
Instead of bleaching, some corals tend to change color as ocean temperatures fluctuate. This is a recent mystery that scientists have found out.
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Why are you bald?
For centuries, owning a glossy head often gave off a sense of intelligence, though, many bald people expect their hair to grow back.