1001 mystery
The strange 'sand board' appeared along the American lake
Water, sand, wind, and low temperatures create naturally shaped columns of sand on the shores of Lake Michigan.
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Oceanography
Strangely, eels all their lives just stand still and wait for food to be 'offered' to their mouths
Hawaiian garden eels hide in sand burrows on the sea floor, emerging only to eat zooplankton and then back down when they detect danger.
Space science
Ancient comet explosion turned the world's driest desert into glass
The dark glass fields that dot the world's driest Atacama Desert were created by a comet that exploded about 12,000 years ago.
Biology
Flowers bloom in the driest desert on the planet
In recent weeks, the sand dunes of Atacama, Chile, the world's driest desert, have once again been bathed in vibrant colors as flowers bloom, despite a persistent drough…
Environment
Visit the 3000-year-old island nation to admire the world's most unique underwater waterfall
The island nation of Mauritius possesses one of the most magnificent landscapes in the world: Undersea waterfalls. However, is this really a waterfall?
Environment
What caused the giant dust storm 'Godzilla'?
After more than 50 years, 'Godzilla' comes back and is becoming an obsession for people living along the southern coast of the United States.
Oceanography
Suddenly discovered a giant squid weighing 200kg washed ashore
The giant dead squid of unknown cause is being preserved by experts at the museum and awaiting surgery.
Oceanography
What is parrot fish? Why should not eat parrot fish?
Parrot species are sold at some markets in the sea. Recently, forums and online communities have called for not eating this fish for many special reasons.
Animal world
The fighting lasted for more than an hour between the snake and the iguana
Both snakes and variators use their own attacks to hold on to their opponents, neither side is weak until the very end.
Oceanography
Scuba diver frantically faced the devil face on the ocean floor
The ugly shaped fish is hiding in the sand of the sea as a camouflage when hunting.
Oceanography
Millions of red lobster dyed the beach
The lobsters simultaneously clung to the sand to lay their eggs and died when the tide receded, creating an impressive setting.
Biology
Detecting insects helps people collect plastic waste
A larvae belonging to the Plumage Wing have adapted to environmental pollution, but this can be traded for their lives.
Oceanography
What is sand dollars? Would you be rich if you owned a lot of dollars of sand?
At first, the name sounds like an ancient trading method, but it is actually the name of a marine species with many interesting facts.
1001 mystery
The mysterious dune sound that scientists have not been able to explain
Altyn-Emel National Park is Kazakhstan's largest reserve, near China's border. This place is becoming more and more famous for the melodious sounds emanating from the sa…