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Two twins from two wombs are different
1001 mystery

Two twins from two wombs are different

An Indian woman gave birth to two babies from two different wombs in her abdomen. This is an extremely rare case, with only one over 50 million

December 18, 2018
The sixth sense of dolphins
Oceanography

The sixth sense of dolphins

So far, we still know that dolphins have completely lost their sense of smell but still have five senses: sight, touch, hearing, taste and sonar positioning.

December 17, 2018
Monstrous defense mechanism of moths
Biology

Monstrous defense mechanism of moths

In order to deal with an ancient enemy, moths have developed an incredible defense mechanism: using genital organs to release ultrasound waves.

December 17, 2018
Plants also have pan antennas
Biology

Plants also have pan antennas

Scientists have discovered the plant Marcgaravia evenia - a Cuban plant pollinated by bats that have evolved with a special leaf that acts as a pan antenna to collect ul…

December 17, 2018
Surprised cat litter when pregnant
Animal world

Surprised cat litter when pregnant

The cat's eyes widened in surprise when he learned he was about to have a flock of kittens on Reddit with more than 90,000 likes.

December 16, 2018
Unknown things about animal language
Animal world

Unknown things about animal language

Frogs using ultrasound frequencies or baboons hate slang as animal language secrets that can make people surprised.

December 16, 2018
The primate 'talks' with ultrasound
Animal world

The primate 'talks' with ultrasound

AFP quoted a study by US and Philippine scientists published on February 8, saying that one of the world's smallest primates Tarsius syrichta communicates with each othe…

December 16, 2018
Eavesdropping like bats
Animal world

Eavesdropping like bats

American scientists have discovered that bats learn to hunt by eavesdropping on information transmitted by ultrasound of the same type.

December 16, 2018