Oceanography
Discovering a new ecosystem hidden under Antarctica's largest ice shelf
Scientists in New Zealand have discovered an underground ecosystem hidden 500m under Antarctica's largest ice shelf.
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Scientific works
Japan's world champion anti-flood underground construction: Each tank can hold 1 space shuttle
Over the decades, Japan has perfected this monumental work of art, boasting that its sophisticated flood defense system can rival the wonders of the world.
Archeology
Discovered 3,400-year-old city rising above the Tigris . river
A team of German and Kurdish archaeologists discovered the 3,400-year-old ancient city from the time of the Mittani kingdom, once located on the Tigris river.
Science story
Why is there no bridge over the Amazon River?
Despite its length of nearly 7,000 km, the strange thing is that the Amazon River has no bridge across it. The cause is believed to come from factors
Photo library
8 amazing natural phenomena
Nature has many miracles that people always want to discover. Here are 8 amazing natural phenomena...
History
Unbelievable facts about the history of the oil and gas industry: Gasoline used to be cheaper than water, so abundant that it had to be dumped into the river...
Gasoline is expensive and crude oil sells for well over $100 a barrel, but 200 years ago they were an amazingly abundant resource.
Animal world
Catfish swimming on its back - A fish so unique that the Egyptians used the image as a lucky charm
According to science, when dead fish will lose the ability to maintain equilibrium and their bodies will be turned upside down. So, if you see a fish swimming on its sid…
Animal world
Lovely corner: Image of father crocodile carrying 100 baby crocodiles on his back
A wildlife photographer recently accidentally captured very unique photos of a crocodile father carrying more than 100 baby crocodiles on his back to cross the river.
Environment
'Underground ocean' under the desert with the amount of water equal to 8 Chinese Yangtze rivers
Xinjiang is located in the northwest, China, has the largest area in the administrative area (the administrative area is built according to the needs of several province…
Animal world
What happened to the salmon during their journey in the mysterious 'black box'?
Warming sea levels due to the effects of climate change have made models to predict salmon production in the North Pacific no longer accurate.
Animal world
Cambodian fishermen caught a giant stingray in the Mekong River
Cambodian fishermen were surprised when they accidentally caught an endangered giant freshwater stingray, 4 m long and 180 kg in weight.
Animal world
Strange encounter between dolphins and giant pythons on the river
Experts recorded the strange encounter between two dolphins and giant pythons on the Tijamuchi River, Bolivia
Environment
Appears a 'sky river' capable of 'breaking' a continent
The atmospheric river, also known by scientists as the heavenly river, is actually a terrifying phenomenon that threatens to collapse the largest ice shelf on the Antarc…
New technology
The world's first all-electric racing boat
The prototype RaceBird, an electric racing boat weighing about 800 kg with a top speed of more than 90 km/h, was tested on the river for the first time.
Environment
Rare phenomenon: Strange 'Ice Grease' in St. Petersburg
Snow and ice are not uncommon in Russia, but sometimes this natural phenomenon creates unexpected scenes.