Archeology
The poisonous medieval cosmetics of the Middle Ages
Lead and arsenic are extremely toxic substances but are popularly used by women for beauty in ancient times.
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Archeology
Redefining the Stone Age dating from poison
The analysis of some of the oldest toxic artifacts and drugs shows that the Late Stone Age could begin in Africa 20,000 years earlier than the time that scientists still…
Archeology
Explain the mass extinction on Earth 250 million years ago
A new study suggests that toxic gases that destroy the ozone layer escaping from oceans may not be the cause of the world's largest mass extinction so far.
Space science
The Milky Way might be filled with toxic grease
Coiled between the dust, soot and electromagnetic radiation of stars in the Milky Way is a toxic oil and grease mess.
Space science
Out of control, the 8.5-ton Thien Cung 1 space station was about to fall to Earth
Although it is forecasted early, at present, scientists still cannot accurately predict the fall position of Thien Cung 1 space station.
Space science
Monster black holes are 100,000 times bigger than the Sun.
A group of Japanese astronomers found evidence of a supermassive black hole hidden in a hovering cloud of toxic gas near the center of the Milky Way, Guardian reported y…
Space science
NASA simulates Venus's hellish environment
The harsh environment with many of Venus's toxic chemicals is reproduced by laboratory scientists in Ohio, USA.
Space science
Mars on Mars is very harmful to humans
At the Humans 2 Mars Summit, scientists say Mars dust contains many impurities that can be dangerous to human health if inhaled.
Space science
Moon dust is full of radioactivity
Settling on the moon is a human goal in an effort to set foot in the universe. However, Earth's natural satellites are not very friendly to humans, after experts discove…
Space science
Russian spacecraft discharges 12 tons of poison to the ground?
Russia's spaceship launched on Mars failed to roam Earth's orbit with 12 tons of toxic fuel.
Space science
Russian spacecraft is rushing to Earth
According to an AP source, a Russian spaceship containing 12 tons of toxic materials is traveling in the wrong direction, instead of being launched to Mars, it tends to…
Space science
Russian spacecraft containing toxic fuel may explode
On November 14, the director of the Russian Space Agency Vladimir Popovkin said the Phobos-Grunt spacecraft could explode and release the Earth's atmosphere of 12 tons o…
Space science
The terrible disaster of space exploration
On October 24, Russia celebrated 50 years of the most terrible accident in the history of world space exploration ...
Space science
Super-toxic moment when Atlantis and ISS pass through the Sun.
On the giant sun, the space shuttle Atlantis and the space station are no different from small ants.
Biology
Discover orange-like fruits but extremely toxic in Vietnam
This fruit can be fatal if eaten wrong.