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Yuntai Sky Fall, a show-stopping famous waterfall in China, has been making waves online—but not for the reasons you’d think. A video on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, exposed that this stunning cascade gets a little extra help to keep the water flowing. Hidden inside the rocks is a pipe that boosts the flow during […]
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In an extraordinary breakthrough, researchers studying Barro Colorado Island in the Panama Canal have uncovered fossilized remains of a 22-million-year-old mangrove forest. This ancient ecosystem, documented in early 2024 in the journal Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, has revealed a previously unknown mangrove species, Sonneratioxylon barrocoloradoensis. The discovery sheds light on the intricate interactions of prehistoric ecosystems […]
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The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most incredible structures ever built, and it keeps surprising us with new secrets. Thanks to modern technology and the dedicated work of researchers from around the world, we’ve uncovered hidden rooms, mysterious spaces, and underground structures we never knew existed. These discoveries are helping us learn […]
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In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have uncovered the world’s oldest known fossilized forest along the southwestern coast of England. Dating back about 390 million years, this prehistoric forest marks a significant milestone in Earth’s history. Embedded in the cliffs of the Hangman Sandstone Formation, this find provides new insight into how early trees began reshaping […]
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Scientists have uncovered 28 ancient viruses, preserved for 15,000 years, inside a glacier on the Tibetan Plateau in China. While these viruses are not considered harmful to humans, their discovery opens up fascinating opportunities to learn about climate change and virus evolution. Ancient Ice Holds Untold Secrets The viruses were found trapped within two ice […]
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The Okavango Blue Diamond, a dazzling 20.46-carat stone, is more than just a beautiful jewel—it’s practically a miracle of nature. Unearthed from the Orapa mine in Botswana, this rare gem has captivated scientists and gem enthusiasts alike with its breathtaking color and fascinating origins. Now on display at the American Museum of Natural History in […]
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Mars has long been a source of fascination, stirring imaginations and inspiring dreams of exploration. Decades of research and rover missions have uncovered incredible insights about the red planet, yet its mysteries continue to captivate us. NASA’s latest achievement adds a stunning new chapter to this fascination—a record-breaking image that showcases Mars in unprecedented detail. […]
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North Sentinel Island, a mysterious speck of land in the Bay of Bengal, is home to the Sentinelese—one of the last uncontacted tribes on Earth. Fiercely independent and notoriously hostile, they’ve resisted outside contact for centuries. This tribe, with an estimated population of 40 to 500, has made it abundantly clear: they don’t want to […]
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Astronomers have uncovered a baffling cosmic phenomenon: an extremely high-energy particle, dubbed the Amaterasu particle, has been detected falling to Earth. The origin of this particle is perplexing because it appears to come from an empty region of space. Named after the sun goddess in Japanese mythology, the Amaterasu particle is sparking debates among scientists […]
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For many, capturing the perfect photo of nature’s wonders might be a moment of luck, but for amateur photographer and forester Ockert Le Roux, it was the result of nearly a decade of persistence. After moving from Melbourne to South Australia’s South East in 2014, his quest to find the elusive flying duck orchid (Caleana […]
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A remarkable piece of Aztec history has been unearthed in the heart of Mexico City, revealing the enduring artistry and cultural depth of a civilization long past. Hidden for centuries beneath a modern-day university, this colorful artifact sheds light on the grandeur of the Aztec Empire. A Historic Earthquake Uncovers Hidden Treasure In September 2022, […]
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Archaeologists in Zambia have uncovered a groundbreaking find—a wooden structure dating back 476,000 years, long before Homo sapiens walked the Earth. This remarkable discovery at Kalambo Falls sheds new light on the advanced abilities of early human ancestors, showcasing their ingenuity in shaping and utilizing wood. The findings, published in Nature, challenge longstanding assumptions about […]
