Archeology
The Great Wall of China stands firm because it was built with 'living mortar'
Seemingly fragile but a layer
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Biology
Marimo: What is the extremely 'cute' algae ball that is currently loved by young people?
Marimo, also known as Aegagropila linnaei, is a type of algae commonly found in the northern hemisphere.
Biology
The fastest plants in the world
Contrary to popular belief, plants are not always static but can act very quickly, with timescales measured in milliseconds.
Scientific works
Launch of the world's first giant molten salt 'battery'
The newly inaugurated molten salt green energy storage facility in Denmark is like a giant and extremely efficient battery.
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The secret 'living skin' that protects the Great Wall
The rammed earth sections of the Great Wall of China were built by compacting natural materials with soil.
Animal world
The fish is ready to fast, 'raise other boys' just to… girls!
Nestled among the moss in Australia's ponds and streams is the 'Mouth almighty' - a special fish with large and powerful jaws that can catch passing prey.
Archeology
The intact 2,000-year-old man's mummy reveals a creepy sacrifice
The man's body was discovered in a peat pool at Lindow Moss near Wilmslow, Cheshire, England.
Animal world
Decipher the creature is said to be 'lucky', the whole body is covered with moss green hair
Recently, on social networks spread a video of a creature covered with a layer of moss green 'fur' swimming gracefully in the water.
New technology
Bio-receptive concrete promotes moss growth
The new concrete from the Dutch company has a suitable surface for moss to grow, helping to create green facades in the city.
New technology
Equipment that filters 3,500m3 of air per hour with moss
The CityTree outdoor filter not only corrects pollution in the surrounding area, but also helps to reduce the air temperature by 2.5 degrees Celsius.
New technology
Sustainable home design for up to 500 years from environmentally friendly materials
Zome's house uses environmentally friendly materials that are resistant to water, moss and fire up to 1,200 degrees Celsius.
1001 mystery
The mysterious 'Glacier Mouse' has no solution
In some parts of the world, you can find bright green moss balls scattered across the glacier.
Biology
'Green zombie' mushrooms fight locusts
The green zombie fungus can make grasshoppers die by turning the insect into a green moss.
Animal world
The 41,000-year-old worm is resurrecting from ice
The multicellular bacteria and animals are gradually recovering when the polar ice begins to melt. One of the specimens has a life expectancy of up to 41,000 years.
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Mysterious long legs
It's not a sudden people love life long legs. If celebrities like Kate Moss and Nicole Kidman, long legs are long-lasting treasures, the majority of the women are not sa…