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Scientists have discovered fossils of green algae which are billions of years old

news | Feb 26, 2020 | Science & Education | 73

We're talking about Proterocladus antiquus algae, found in northern China in the province of Liaoning.

A unique animal discovered that doesn't need oxygen

news | Feb 26, 2020 | Science & Education | 19

This mysterious creature is called the Henneguya salminicola; completely lacking the Mitochondrial genome.

Carrots will suffice: scientists have named the best method of dog training

news | Feb 26, 2020 | Science & Education | 20

As it turned out, punishment has an adverse effect on animals' psyche.

Martian plants offer urine fertiliser

news | Feb 25, 2020 | Science & Education | 17

Struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) harvested from human urine, has helped to grow beans in soil that mimics alien soil.

Scientists discover the giant shell of a prehistoric tortoise

news | Feb 19, 2020 | Science & Education | 97

It's estimated that the reptile weighed more than 1,200 kg and was more than 3 metres long. The fossil was found in South America.

Keep your brain sharp with these physical exercises

news | Feb 14, 2020 | Science & Education | 26

Australian scientists have conducted a research, during which they learned that aerobics has a positive effect on brain neuroplasticity.

What does the largest firework in history look like?

news | Feb 12, 2020 | Science & Education | 72

The largest firework in history was recently launched in Steamboat Springs (Colorado, USA). Weighing in at 1270 kg, this firework beat last year’s record by 182 kg.

Mars 2020 will be equipped with rock evaporating laser

news | Feb 12, 2020 | Science & Education | 72

This year, we will witness another NASA mission. Part of this mission will include the dispatch of the Mars 2020 rover to the Red Planet, and this time the vehicle will be equipped with an unusual laser to explore the rock formations on the planet.

What board games did the Vikings like to play?

news | Feb 11, 2020 | Science & Education | 221

Scientists have discovered a figurine that was used in board games more than 1200 years ago.

Plans to restore forests by cloning trees proposed in Russia

news | Feb 06, 2020 | Science & Education | 29

The saplings have already been tested in the Voronezh region. Next in line are regions that have suffered from forest fires.

‘Dunes’ - a new kind of northern lights

news | Feb 06, 2020 | Science & Education | 47

A group of Finnish astronomers has discovered a new kind of northern lights. The phenomenon was called ‘dunes’ due to its resemblance to sand dunes.

NASA scientist shows simulation of Earth with no water

news | Feb 05, 2020 | Science & Education | 105

What would happen if all the oceans on the planet dried up? The answer to this question can be found in a new video from planetologist James O’Donoghue.

Scientists discover white dwarf star proving theory of relativity

news | Feb 05, 2020 | Science & Education | 155

According to the theory of relativity, any object has an influence on space-time. Scientists have discovered a star that serves as an example that proves this hypothesis.