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When Is the Geminid Meteor Shower?
The Geminid meteor shower is one of the most reliable annual showers and is associated with 3200 Phaethon, an asteroid or 'rock comet' rather than a typical icy comet. N…
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Oceanography
Amazing facts about the Challenger Deep, the deepest place on Earth
Just as the Earth's land surface has huge peaks and valleys, the ocean world has similarly varied terrain.
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Today, Vietnam welcomes the biggest meteor shower of the year
The meteor shower from objects related to the origin of life on Earth will peak on the night of December 13 and early morning of December 14.
Space science
First time meteorite crater discovered on mountain top
Chinese scientists have found the world's first mountain-top meteorite crater, measuring 1,400m in diameter, in the country's northeast.
Biology
Rare insect species at risk of extinction in Vietnam
The blunt-toothed swordtail swallowtail is a rare swallowtail found from Nepal and northern India, and the highlands of Vietnam.
Environment
Mount Everest is getting taller, and the reason is surprising!
According to new research, Mount Everest is 15-50m higher than before and is still growing taller every year for an unexpected reason.
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Why do people who die on Mount Everest have to stay there forever?
As the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest at 8,848.86 metres is considered the ultimate challenge for countless mountaineering enthusiasts.
Health
Picky eating is genetic, don't blame 'bad children are the mother'
Research shows that picky eating tends to peak around age 7, and often eases as children enter their teens.
Scientific works
The world's tallest observatory opens
TAO Observatory is located on a 5,640 m high mountain peak, equipped with a 6.5 m diameter telescope to help observe the universe with infrared rays.
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Why could 2024 be the hottest year in history?
The climate crisis is causing severe heat waves around the world, and 2024 could be the peak of this period.
Space science
Amazing astronomical phenomena in May
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower reaches 60 meteors per hour at its peak, which will take place in May. Along with that is the New Moon phenomenon, Mercury is at its maximu…
Environment
The Northeast monsoon is about to flood the North after a series of peak hot days
According to weather forecasts, after the April 30 holiday, the North will welcome a weak cold air mass moving down from mainland China. The weather will change, it will…
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The Pink Moon appears amid the oldest meteor shower
The full moon of the third lunar month, nicknamed the Pink Moon, will appear bright and round in the sky from April 22-24.
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An ancient meteor shower is about to shine in the sky
The Lyrids meteor shower takes place every year from April 16 to April 25. This year's peak falls on the night of April 22 and morning of April 23, giving astronomy love…
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How did people create the 'golden lotus on the sacred peak of Yen Tu'?
This is considered a 'unique' wonder of Vietnamese Buddhism in the early 21st century.