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Yoda worm
A worm joined the list of creatures named after famous figures, such as the horse fly named Beyoncé and the trio of viscous beetles named American politicians.
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Hemp prevents metastatic breast cancer
According to Dailymail, the compound is named cannabidiol
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Russia has just discovered a rare lichen
Russia's Ita-tass news agency reported on August 12 that its scientists have discovered a rare rare lichen named in the International Red Book, at Kronotsky Nature Reser…
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Cockroaches glow to fool enemies
This new insect named scientifically Lucihormetica luckae lives in tropical South America. One of its representatives has been found since 1939 in Ecuador but has not be…
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'Giant butterfly' was discovered in Malaysia
A man just caught an Attacus butterfly (also known as Atlas butterfly or star fruit butterfly) parked on a small Malaysian trail with wingspan of about 25cm, according t…
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Singer Beyonce is named after a fly
This may not be the proudest honor for an attractive pop singer Beyonce, when the name of this young mother is taken for a fly.
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Discover self-seeding plants in Brazil
A new plant capable of sowing its own seeds was found in Bahia, northeastern Brazil, one of the world's most ecologically diverse areas.
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Close-up of butterflies named in the Vietnam Red Book
According to 'Vietnam Red Book', butterflies have the scientific name Attacus atlas, the level of threat is classified as R (Rare: Rare, possibly endangered). This butte…
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The 10 most unique new species discovered in 2010
On May 24, US scientists have released a list of 10 most unique species, among thousands of newly discovered species.
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Australia breeds pineapples that are rich in vitamin C
After many years of research, Australian scientists have finally created a pineapple variety that the country can boast of a kangaroo country, named Australian Jubilee.
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Pine tree is nearly 5,000 years old
A pine tree in the United States has sprouted since the ancient Egyptians had not yet built the pyramids and today it continues to grow.
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Detection of genes that control the body of vaccine responses
Recently, Australian scientists have identified a gene named after
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Find the culprit causing hirsutism
A woman named Julia Pastrana was famous around the world in the mid-18th century thanks to the beard and hair covering her body.
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Discovering rare and precious orchids named in the red book
Quang Tri authorities have just discovered a rare orchid species at the top of Elephant Mountain (1,700 m high), Huong Son commune of Bac Huong Hoa Nature Reserve.
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Discover the longest dandelion in the world
At the age of 11, Bjørn boy Magne Hauge in Hordaland County, western Norway was promptly named in the most prestigious record book on the planet after finding a dazzling…