Archeology
This bizarre, giant dinosaur had the shape of a... hedgehog.
Of all the dinosaurs known to humankind, Augustinia is considered one of the most bizarre-looking.
Shape
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Why do we assume black holes are spherical?
The area of gravitational influence around planets, stars, and black holes is spherical because it pulls equally in all directions.
1001 mystery
Mysterious Parallel Dents Discovered in Qatar
Located among the sand dunes in a remote area on the northeastern coast of Qatar, Al Jassasiya is the largest rock art site in the Middle Eastern country.
Oceanography
'Mysterious creature' in Vietnam's deep sea identified as a new species by scientists
(Fatherland) - A new species of creature in Vietnam has attracted the attention of scientists.
Space science
Secret Ocean Discovered Inside Saturn's Smallest Moon
One of Saturn's moons, similar in shape to
Oceanography
Rare sight of giant whale with deformities
A strangely deformed whale has been seen off the coast of Spain.
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Why does the bottom of a soft drink bottle have a 5-petal flower shape?
The 5-petal flower design of the bottom of the soft drink and carbonated water bottle helps disperse pressure, increase stiffness, and support the bottle to stand firmly.
Oceanography
New Creature With 20 Arms Found Lurking in Antarctica
Scientists on a research ship near Antarctica discovered a new creature with 20 arms.
Environment
Discover the mystery behind the world's roundest natural lake
Kingsley Lake is distinctive for its unusual circular shape.
Scientific works
Saudi Arabia rebuilds world's tallest tower
Jeddah Tower will be 172m taller than the world's current tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in the UAE.
Space science
First photo of Mars' strangely shaped moon
The United Arab Emirates' Hope space probe has captured the first high-resolution images of Mars' moon Deimos.
Space science
The Shape of the Universe Isn't What You Think: From Ancient Round Sky to Modern Three-Dimensional Donut
What is the shape of the universe? This is an ancient yet novel question, relevant to our knowledge and understanding of the universe and our place and importance in it.
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Why are national flags rarely purple?
Although each country's flag has different colors and shapes, you will hardly find any place that uses purple flags.
Environment
Images from the sky over Türkiye catch the world's attention
A strange cloud with a rare shape, looking like a flying saucer, became the center of attention after appearing in Bursa, Türkiye.
Space science
Arranged in strange shapes, giant tornadoes on Jupiter leave scientists stunned
Scientists believe this could be a sign that there are physical elements on Jupiter that humans are not aware of.