Space science
A giant structure hidden in deep space is challenging human understanding of the universe
A giant structure in the distant universe is challenging our understanding of how the universe evolved.
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New technology
Scientists create stealth device inspired by insects
The leafhopper - a common leaf-eating insect that secretes small brochosome particles, could be the inspiration for scientists to create stealth technology.
Discover science
Why do ancient Greek statues often have modestly small penises?
Not only ancient Greek statues but also male statues of the Renaissance period all have a common characteristic.
Animal world
Which species has the biggest brain? Are they the smartest?
Which species has the largest brain in the animal world? And is a big brain linked to a high IQ?
Animal world
How have animals evolved to become special?
Why are whales so huge? Why do turtles have such long shells or necks of giraffes?
Space science
As the smallest planet in the Solar System, Mercury was once as big as Earth
Mercury, only 1/3 the size of Earth, is currently the smallest planet in the Solar System, but in the past, Mercury and Earth were the same size, until an incident occur…
Videos
Video: Subjectively looking down on his small opponent, the whip snake pays with his life
The battle shows that fighting skills are more important than physical size.
New technology
Monoplanes can replace Boeing aircraft
A completely new shape aircraft model is licensed to take off in the skies of California, promising to save fuel and emit less emissions than conventional aircraft.
Videos
The woman caught a giant tuna 2.7m long weighing 450kg
The clip captures the moment a female fisherman pulled a giant bluefin tuna weighing 454kg onto her fishing boat.
Archeology
1.6 million year old archaeological evidence changes people's view of language history
New research has shown when prehistoric people first started talking.
Discover science
The age of the universe is about 13.8 billion years but why can we observe 93 billion light years?
Is there something wrong with the big bang theory, or is the theory of relativity itself wrong?
Health
The growing brain affects human health
People born in the 1970s had a 6.6% increase in brain volume compared to the 1930s generation, which research shows helps reduce the risk of dementia in old age.
Oceanography
The mystery of the Antarctic giant squid
Because they live at depths of thousands of meters and rarely surface, the behavior and reproduction of the Antarctic giant squid is still a big mystery to researchers.
Oceanography
The strange behavior of a newly discovered squid species is extremely small, only 1cm
Scientists have recently discovered two species of dwarf squid, only about 1cm in size, living in Japanese coral reefs.
Biology
Giant blueberry breaks Guinness World Record
A giant blueberry weighing up to 20.4 grams grown in Australia was officially recorded in the Guinness Book of Records this week.