Archeology
Excavation of giant water scorpion fossils
A Scottish scientist has discovered traces of a water scorpion that lived 330 million years ago, almost human in size. This is the first creature of this family to be di…
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Space science
The experiment proves that traveling back in time is possible
Scottish scientists create images that move faster than the speed of light and show that images can go back in time.
Space science
Identify 12 easy-to-exploit asteroids
Scottish researchers say they have identified 12 accessible targets in the field of asteroid mining, which can be impacted to pull them close enough to Earth and exploit.
Space science
Piece of meteorite worth VND 330 million
The meteorite falling on the city of Chelyabinsk, Russia in February has been auctioned by a Scottish collector in the UK.
Space science
Deflect meteorites with ... mirrors
According to research by Scottish scientists, using mirrors in space to focus sunlight on meteors is the best way to deflect the orbits of dangerous objects on Earth.
Biology
Egg mushroom weighs more than 10kg in Scotland
A Scottish park ranger found the egg mushroom weighed 10.6kg during the week.
Biology
A half-meter diameter truffles in Scottish forests
The truffle is heavier than 8kg and is found by a Scottish resident while walking in the forest.
Biology
The tree species is thirsty all week
A species of legumes in Scotland can prevent hunger and thirst for weeks.
Biology
Tiny water bug: the most
According to new research by French and Scottish scientists, the tiny aphid species with scientific name Micronecta Scholtzi is the world's largest sound-producing anima…
Biology
Fuel for cars and aircraft from Scottish whiskey
Scottish scientists at Edinburgh Wine and Beer University have invented a new biofuel derived from whiskey that can be used to drive cars.
Biology
Mine detection with glowing bacteria
Scottish scientists have developed a mine-detection method that is both safe and inexpensive, using bacteria that emit blue light when exposed to explosives.
Animal world
Brigadier general penguin bird approved Scottish honor team
Nils Olav, a famous penguin knight at Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland, was granted the rank of prime minister in the Norwegian Royal Guard.
Animal world
Scottish girl and the years looking for Vietnamese jungle wolf
Being smart, agile, able to sniff and recognize strange smells very well, it is difficult for people to see and approach forest wolves in Vietnam.
Animal world
The parrot swears
When meeting a lost parrot, the employees of the Scottish Animal Abuse Prevention Association (SPCA) were stunned to see it cursing, whistling and jumping.
Animal world
Parrot stole visitors' wallets
A parrot in New Zealand robbed a wallet in a car by a Scottish tourist when he left the car for sightseeing.