Space science
Shocking discovery: Is Earth drifting away from its parent star?
The average distance between Earth and the Sun is increasing, with the leading suspicion being that our parent star is becoming less dense.
Tide
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Space science
What would happen if the Moon got closer to the Earth?
The Moon is the Earth's only natural satellite. In fact, the Moon orbits the Earth at a steady speed of about 1km/s.
Discover science
What is the tidal phenomenon?
The phenomenon of tides, one of the most wonderful and familiar natural phenomena to humans, has been associated with our lives for thousands of years.
1001 mystery
Mysterious object appears on Florida beach
Archaeologists discovered a wooden and metal object, about 25m long, appearing on the coast of Florida, USA when the tide receded.
Videos
Video: Strange phenomenon suddenly appears on the river, hundreds of tourists run away while sightseeing
The unexpected phenomenon that occurred within a few seconds surprised and frightened tourists.
Oceanography
Warning of 'malignant tide' threatening millions
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns rising sea levels are creating
Space science
Alien abyss reveals signs of potential life
Subtle movements on the surface of an alien world could be evidence of an ocean teeming with life.
Archeology
A 3,000-year-old ghost fortress 'rises' under a layer of seaweed
Surveying at the right time there was a man cutting seaweed in the area, Irish archaeologists discovered
Doomsday
Scientists predict when a global catastrophe will happen
A study published in the scientific journal Nature predicts that a new global flood will occur within the next hundred years.
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What did Cixi Empress do when he got up at 3 am but not until 8 am?
Many people have been wondering what Cixi Empress must do before the high tide to wake up so early.
Oceanography
Millions of red lobster dyed the beach
The lobsters simultaneously clung to the sand to lay their eggs and died when the tide receded, creating an impressive setting.
Oceanography
Spectacular surreal scenes of 'glowing dolphins' under the sea
A photographer has recorded images that are thought to be extremely rare as dolphins glow in the darkness of seawater thanks to bioluminescence.
Discover science
The mysterious 'black tide' suffocates Brazil's more than 4,400km coastline
Dense streaks of oil have severely damaged Brazilian beaches for nearly four months, but the cause has not been determined.
Environment
Nature: In 2050, almost the whole South is submerged under the tide
New research indicates rising sea levels will worsen coastal areas. By 2050, much of South Vietnam will be submerged at the peak of the tide.
Space science
The sun is controlled by 3 planets?
German scientists have identified the reason why our sun goes on rebellion and is gradually gentle every 11 years.