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Top 7 worst bridge collapse disasters in history
Many bridge collapse disasters around the world are the result of diverse causes, from design mistakes to extreme weather and human error.
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Archeology
China found a thousand-year-old Buddha statue in gold and silver in a cave
Archaeologists have found that the giant Tathagata Buddha statue in the Longmen Grottoes in Henan may have been plated with gold, silver and encrusted with colored glass.
Animal world
The truth behind the 'mysterious monkey hybrid' in Malaysia
According to the researchers, the monkey hybrid found in a forest in Malaysia may have been the result of interspecific mating, which occurred due to habitat reduction.
Scientific application
China finds a new way to capture carbon
Chemists have developed a microstructure that could potentially improve the chemistry of capturing carbon from the atmosphere.
Archeology
Revealing the taboo in the ancient tombs that no thief dares to take
Thieves often do not hesitate to take away gold, silver, and jewels placed in the mouth of the deceased. However, they absolutely did not dare to touch the items made of…
Scientific application
US deploys plan to make artificial snow to fight drought
A team of US scientists is working on a project to make artificial snow to help solve the worst drought in 1,200 years.
Biology
Marvel at the small animal that can run 47 steps per second
To see the 'terrible' of this number, you can imagine a domestic cat reaching a running speed of up to 193 km / h according to the corresponding size ratio.
Archeology
Digging ancient graves, 'hit the trick' of a 1,500-year-old smuggled silver workshop
This ancient structure is not only the lavish tomb of a powerful noblewoman, but also includes the largest illegal silver workshop of the Roman period in England.
History
The emperor of the Qing Dynasty spent 'golden mountains' for good deeds, 120 dishes cooked only with this precious water source
The emperor of the Qing Dynasty ate 120 dishes each meal, using a silver bowl and a jade spoon to spend 'mountain of money'. The source of cooking water using only water…
New technology
New fabric opens air vents when you sweat
Thanks to the tiny flaps and the silver coating on the outside, the new fabric is both warm and cool at the same time.
Archeology
The mystery of the powerful woman with giant earrings
The biggest challenge with this facial reconstruction is that the upper part of a woman's skull hasn't survived through the ages.
Archeology
Unearthed a silver plate with a topless Scythian goddess
Russian archaeologists have discovered a silver plate decorated with the image of a topless Scythian goddess.
Archeology
The 3,300-year-old tomb is filled with gold jewelry and precious stones
A research team found burial items of gold, silver and bronze, and precious stones such as rubies, lapis lazuli and amber in the tombs of a noble Bronze Age family.
Archeology
The ancient tomb exploded, gold, silver, and jewels suddenly splashed, making everyone shocked
Because of the need for granite to build the bridge, people decided to use mines to blow up a mountain area in Gaoyu town, Anji district, Zhejiang province, China, even…
Archeology
Discovered 'terrible treasure', up to 5,500 ancient coins buried in the river
Thousands of silver coins were hidden about 1,800 years ago for unknown reasons, during the flourishing Roman Empire.