Space science
Neutron stars shake understanding of black holes
A newly observed neutron star merger has cast doubt on the previously known mechanism of black hole formation.
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Space science
You've Got the Solar System Wrong
Illustrations of the Solar System do not accurately represent the size and motion of the planets in space.
Animal world
Understanding the phenomenon of 'playing dead' in the animal world
From lemurs, geckos, ants to amphibians, chickens, even sharks,... hundreds of animal species use the method of playing dead to escape.
Space science
The youngest planet revealed, challenging human understanding
IRAS 04125+2902b is described as
AI - Artificial intelligence
Understanding pig language with AI technology
European scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of decoding pig sounds, aiming to create a tool to help farmers improve the lives of…
Space science
A giant structure hidden in deep space is challenging human understanding of the universe
A giant structure in the distant universe is challenging our understanding of how the universe evolved.
Discover science
Why do we hear someone calling our name when we enter the wilderness?
Auditory pareidolia is a phenomenon in which people can hear familiar sounds in quiet situations.
Conquer Mars
New discovery could change understanding about Mars
Researchers have recently discovered a giant block of ice lying beneath sediment on Mars. The discovery could help us understand what the weather on Mars was like in the…
World celebrity
The ancient Greek philosopher was executed for understanding the Moon
About 2,500 years ago, the Greek philosopher Anaxagoras lived and carried out astronomical and space studies in Athens. Among the areas of interest in his study were the…
Health
5 big misunderstandings about Eat Healthy, even longtime followers can still make
Maybe it is because of these errors that you apply still not beautiful skin, more standard shape there.
Discover science
Is it possible to 'fool' the alcohol meter?
There are still many misconceptions about what a breathalyzer can and cannot do, and how to
Health
The 10 biggest health misunderstandings in the past decade
Break together the 10 biggest health myths in the past decade, from fear of starches to purifying your body with fruit juice
Discover science
The new discovery changes the understanding of the origin of the mysterious statues on Easter Island
For hundreds of years, they stood and watched in silence: 'Moai', a mysterious union of nearly 1,000 carved monolithic statues, erected on the isolated landscape of the…
Health
The truth about the parts of the chicken everyone thought toxic, harmful
Many people think that eating chicken is extremely fat, chicken skin contains lots of cholesterol but it is actually all wrong.
Discover science
Myth of the century: Eating more protein makes the muscles firmer, not fat
While carbohydrates and fats have been condemned for years, protein is still almost completely unscathed.