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Archeology
New research reveals the cause of the mass death of dinosaurs
A newly published study has shared the latest evidence about what killed the dinosaurs.
Health
These 2 types of seeds are 'cancer-causing culprits', more toxic than fast food or grilled meat
Nuts have high nutritional value and are a favorite food of many people, but these two types are taboo.
Health
Absolutely do not buy food wrapped in this stuff because it is toxic and just as harmful as plastic bags.
Besides plastic bags, there is one thing we absolutely should not use to wrap food because it is very toxic and can easily cause many dangerous diseases.
Health
Special uses of a highly poisonous plant that grows throughout Vietnam
The highly toxic substance of the plant is used as a unique fishing method, and it also has many unexpected uses.
Health
Experts shocked by discovery of extremely toxic chemicals in kale
Scientists have discovered a toxic chemical that can cause cancer in kale - a vegetable known to have many benefits for human health.
Animal world
One crab can poison more than 40,000 mice, so why are crabs poisonous? Where does the poison come from?
Crabs are often a delicacy on people's dinner tables. Their meat is soft, sweet, and has a mild flavor. However, not all crabs are safe to eat, especially some types of…
Oceanography
Algae that causes memory loss discovered in Philippine waters
Scientists have discovered two species of microscopic algae that produce toxins that can cause memory loss in the waters of the Philippines.
Space science
One of the most terrifying super-Earths in the universe revealed
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the skies bubbling with toxic gas on a super-Earth just 35 light years away.
Environment
Toxic smog has reached a 'new level'
The record-breaking levels of toxic smog that have blanketed eastern Pakistan and northern India since last month can be seen dramatically in satellite images.
Environment
Russian scientists find method to monitor water pollution in real time
A new method of monitoring water pollution detects harmful substances in water without requiring experts to take additional samples.
Discover science
Danger lurks inside the mountains where birds sing and insects chirp
If you come across a deep mountain without insects or birds, turn back immediately. Don't go alone.
Oceanography
25,000 barrels of undissolved pesticides on the seabed
Scientists found 27,000 barrels suspected of containing DTT chemicals on the seabed 19.3 km deep off the coast of Southern California.
Health
Things you need to know about Phthalates
Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break
Scientific application
How to increase survival rate in high-rise building and apartment fire?
How you stay calm and respond during accidents such as fires can be the deciding factor between life and death.