Animal world
Can animals recognize them when looking at mirrors?
For decades, scientists have examined the intelligence of animals by observing whether they can identify themselves in the mirror.
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Animal world
9-year-old boy caught giant white sturgeon
9-year-old British boy caught a white sturgeon weighing nearly 300 kg on a fishing trip with his father in Fraser River, Canada.
Animal world
Monkey can identify himself in the mirror
Recent research by scientists shows that monkeys can recognize them in mirrors if trained.
Animal world
Chinese pandas return to England after 20 years
On the evening of December 4, two big pandas were brought from China to Scotland. These are the first pandas to come to England to live after nearly 20 years.
Animal world
What does the mirror look for?
Scientists say smart New Caledonian crows can use mirrors to find food.
Animal world
Birds also know how to mirror
German scientists discovered that magpie can recognize their image in the mirror.
Animal world
Elephants also know how to mirror
When standing in front of a large-sized mirror, the elephants recognize the reflection and start tattooing inside their mouths and ears. Such self-awareness behavior is…
Animal world
Monkeys are able to imitate from birth
Mimicking the expressions on the faces of parents is a major factor in learning for a newborn who cannot yet see his or her image on a mirror. This mimic ability is asso…
Scientific application
The power plant is unique in Israel
An energy company in Israel has just opened a power plant
Scientific application
The back of the mirror is silver or mercury?
The day before the production of mirrors, people stuck behind the mirror of a tin film, then poured mercury. Because mercury can melt tin, forming a sticky white solutio…
Environment
Concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere increased the record in the past 800,000 years
According to Mirror, the United Nations Weather Organization has issued a warning, atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels have a record increase in 2016 - the highest i…
Environment
Producing hydrogen from water and sunlight
Scientists at the University of Colorado (USA) use a series of mirrors to focus sunlight into a tower of tens of meters high.
Environment
Create winter sunshine for dark valleys
The industrial town of Rjukan is located deep in the valley of Telemark county with rugged terrain and the sun always moves in a very low position in the winter.
Environment
Lightning appears with the rainbow
The simultaneous presence of rainbows and lightning creates a fascinating sight in China. The scene in the picture above occurred in the sky of Haikou City, Hainan Islan…
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The fairyland reflected on the water in Korea
The water surface is like a giant mirror that makes beautiful scenes multiply many times.