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'The Little Mermaid' movie poster mocked for containing basic scientific errors
Poster to promote the movie
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Environment
Plan to build giant canopy over Antarctica has problems
Researchers fear plans to build a giant canopy to protect the Antarctic ice shelf could spark political tensions between countries.
1001 mystery
Mysterious metal sphere on Japanese beach
The 1.5m diameter hollow sphere is sparking much speculation on social media about the object's origin.
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Zooming in 10 times on a 140-year-old painting, many people were surprised to discover the 'time travel' detail
A painting from 1882 has recently sparked time travel theories after its remarkable details were discovered.
Biology
Beetle species sparks debate over Darwin's theory of evolution
A tiny insect that survived the extinction event that killed the dinosaurs questions evolutionary theory.
Archeology
40,000-year-old fossil forest discovered after storm
An ancient fossilised forest has emerged on Tasmania's Badger Beach, sparking debate over its origins and significance.
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White hydrogen – a new gold mine sparks a global hunt
Recent research by Rystad Energy found that at the end of last year, there were 40 companies exploring natural hydrogen reserves, up from just 10 in 2020.
Conquer Mars
Japanese scientists discovered 'glimmer of life' on Mars
Japanese scientists have figured out how life on Mars could have emerged parallel to life on Earth.
Space science
Space station detector finds source of strange 'blue ray' lightning
Scientists have finally got a clear view of the spark that produces a strange type of lightning called a blue spark.
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The world's most enchanting 500-year-old fireworks ceremony
Known as the 'poor man's fireworks,' Dashuhua is a 500-year-old firework ritual used in Nuanquan, China, to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
1001 mystery
Glaciers melt to reveal mysterious objects
A strange, inexplicable mysterious object has just been exposed after the Antarctic melting of ice, sparking speculation about its origin.
Archeology
Finding coins makes 'changes' throughout Australian history
The coin found on an Australian beach sparked the new Portuguese theory that the first Europeans set foot on Australia, 250 years before Captain Cook.
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Pyramid in Bosnia: Ancient civilization received from aliens?
American historian Semir Osmanagic continues to spark an argument by claiming to have an older civilization than the Egyptians who built pyramids in Europe.
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UFO appear in the state of North Carolina of America?
A strange object discovered in the sky of North Carolina (USA) has sparked debate whether this is a UFO or a top secret military experiment of the US military?
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The 300-year stone bridge disappeared, causing the villagers to be confused
The old bridge in Turkey disappeared for unknown reasons and left no trace, sparking much speculation from the villagers.