Food safety
Fake Beef in China: The Horrifying Secret Behind Familiar Dishes
In China, fake beef is not just a story about replacing poor quality meat, but also an underground industry of alarming scale.
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Health
Microplastics found in more than 50% of clogged atherosclerotic plaques
According to Science Alert, plastic is everywhere, with small pieces found in many important organs of the human body.
Health
Caffeine in coffee can help with alcohol addiction
Coffee may help counteract some of the effects of alcohol on the brain and limit the risk of addiction.
Health
Diabetes risk can be reduced by 21% thanks to a type of chocolate
New research from Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health (USA) based on nearly 112,000 people shows some foods and drinks help prevent type 2 diabetes.
Health
Factors causing stroke in cold season
Low temperatures cause sudden high blood pressure, increased blood concentration, reduced oxygen to the brain, increasing the risk of stroke.
Environment
Supervolcano awakening could cause global chaos
A massive supervolcano in Italy is at risk of erupting again. Scientists are scrambling to find out whether recent signs are a sign of an imminent catastrophic event.
Cancer
What kind of bread helps reduce the risk of cancer?
Researchers from the University of Arizona (USA) indicate that consuming a lot of certain types of bread can help reduce the risk of cancer.
Discover science
Blind leopard fights with crocodiles over antelope carcass
A leopard risked its life to fight for food with more than 10 giant Nile crocodiles despite their dangerous bites.
Oceanography
Nearly 50% of tropical coral species are at risk of extinction
Rising ocean temperatures are fueling mass bleaching of coral reefs around the world, putting many species at risk of extinction.
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.
Animal world
Mother leopard risks her life to wrestle with lion to protect her cub
Although much smaller than the lioness, the mother leopard still rushed into dangerous battles with enemies and successfully protected her cubs nearby.
Animal world
Which animals are susceptible to cancer?
Cancer is common in many animals, but science still has many unknowns, such as which animals are susceptible to cancer and why?
Oceanography
Warning of the risk of collapse of the Atlantic Ocean current, threatening the future of the Earth
Once the Atlantic Ocean's reverse current collapses, sea levels will rise globally, rainfall patterns will change and many marine ecosystems will be destroyed...
Cancer
Diet to reduce cancer risk
Experts say cutting down on ultra-processed foods and increasing plant proteins or fruits can help reduce the risk of cancer.
Space science
How many people have walked on the moon?
Although costly and fraught with risk, the Apollo program was a huge success for NASA, landing a total of 12 astronauts on the surface of the Moon.