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Where many atmospheric rivers on Earth are concentrated
Rivers of water vapor stretching more than 1,000 miles across the sky have been moving from temperate regions closer to the poles over the past 40 years.
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Animal world
Frog-faced turtles are motionless 95% of the time.
The Asian giant leatherback turtle lives motionless in the mud at the river bottom, only suddenly attacking prey that swims by.
Environment
The only lake that flows into both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Lake Isa in Yellowstone has the unique feature of flowing into both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Scientific works
China builds world's largest tunnel boring machine
The 16.64m diameter tunnelling machine will build a tunnel under the Yangtze River in Jiangsu Province.
Environment
More than 6 million tons of plastic waste are floating in rivers, lakes and oceans.
The volume of plastic waste globally has doubled in 20 years, from 156 million tons in 2000 to 353 million tons in 2019 and is expected to nearly triple to more than 1 b…
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Series of foreign versions of the Golden Bridge, Da Nang
Many constructions in China and other countries have caused a stir because of their similar designs to the Golden Bridge in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Animal world
Finding the giant 'ghost' fish in the Mekong River
A giant fish species thought to be extinct has just been discovered in the Mekong River, through Cambodia.
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The sword hung under the ancient bridge, why has no one dared to steal it for more than 170 years?
For more than 170 years, no one has dared to steal the sword hanging under this ancient bridge. What is the reason?
Animal world
China discovers unique carp species
Researchers say this fish species, scientifically named Opsariichthys rubriventris, is distinguished by several characteristics, such as having 13 - 14 scales on its bac…
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.
Scientific works
China builds mega-dam system in the harshest place on the planet
China is building an unprecedented dam system along its longest river.
Environment
Global river levels lowest in more than 3 decades
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported on global water scarcity, with water levels of major tributaries to the Amazon - the largest river on Earth - at rec…
Environment
Superstorm Milton hits Florida, causing 'once in a 1000 years' heavy rain
On the night of October 9, super storm Milton made landfall in Florida, causing terrible heavy rain.
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Video: Strange phenomenon suddenly appears on the river, hundreds of tourists run away while sightseeing
The unexpected phenomenon that occurred within a few seconds surprised and frightened tourists.
Animal world
Indians strive to save long-snouted crocodiles from the brink of extinction
Along the Gandak River in India, gharial crocodiles are being rescued from the brink of extinction by local people.