Science Discovery
The latest science discoveries, solved mysteries, fun facts and infographics about nature and the world around us.
Vietnamese scientists resolve a microalgae mix-up that lasted more than a century
Vietnamese researchers have re-described the dinoflagellate Ostreopsis siamensis, ending more than 100 years of taxonomic confusion.
Published: 02/01/2022
3 breathtaking, treacherous mountain roads in Hà Giang that rival Mã Pí Lèng
The winding roads of Hà Giang in Vietnam's far north, graceful as silk ribbons yet full of danger, hold a strange allure for travelers.
Published: 14/10/2021
The beauty of Longquan celadon, one of the most traded treasures on the Silk Road
You don't need to be an expert to judge the value of a piece of Longquan porcelain: its glaze tells you much of what you need to know.
Published: 21/08/2021
Does smiling make you more trustworthy?
Genuine smiles that engage the eye and cheek muscles are seen as more trustworthy than polite social smiles. Here is why.
Published: 11/02/2021
Why is bánh chưng eaten with pickled onions? A fun explanation
The harmonious pairing of tangy pickles and rich, fatty flavors is what makes bánh chưng, Vietnam's Tết sticky rice cake, so appealing.
Published: 04/02/2021
13 bizarre creatures from Vietnam that amazed the internet
From leaf insects and mouse deer to mossy frogs and mudskippers, Vietnam is home to a surprising array of bizarre creatures.
Published: 26/09/2020
The world's strangest roads
From a bridge that seems to end in midair to a road that plays music, these bizarre roads around the world draw travelers.
Published: 01/09/2020
20 Survival Skills for When You're Lost in the Forest
Before exploring forests and mountains, learn these 4 preparation steps and survival skills in case you ever get lost deep in the woods.
Published: 08/05/2020
Lucky New Year foods from around the world
From Korea's 20-dish ancestral table to Mongolia's whole boiled sheep, here are the lucky foods that welcome the new year across Asia.
Published: 15/01/2020
Inside the Hanoi center conserving Vietnam's rarest lotus varieties
A center in Hanoi grows, studies and conserves nearly 40 rare lotus varieties from across Vietnam and abroad.
Published: 19/07/2019
What is the longest river in Vietnam?
Vietnam has 392 rivers. Which is the longest originating in the country, and which is the longest flowing through its territory?
Published: 17/07/2019
The mystery of those annoying holes in your T-shirts: Why do they appear after just a few wears?
Cheap or expensive, most T-shirts eventually get tiny holes near the hem. The main culprit is friction, along with fiber quality.
Published: 03/08/2018
The Great Pyramid of Kheops can concentrate radio waves, physicists calculate
Calculations by German and Russian physicists suggest the Great Pyramid of Kheops can concentrate electromagnetic energy in its inner chambers.
Published: 01/08/2018
8 fascinating facts about Sơn Đoòng, the world's largest cave
Sơn Đoòng, in Vietnam's Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, is widely regarded as the largest natural cave ever discovered. Here are 8 facts about it.
Published: 20/01/2018
How to survive when you're lost in the wild
Whether you've strayed while tracking an animal or fallen behind your group, here's how to find your way out of the forest or wait for rescue.
Published: 06/06/2016
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