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Mathematics
Mar 14, 2022
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News tagged with guinness world records
The tallest Begonia species in all Asia found in Tibet, China
With over 2,050 known species, Begonia is one of the largest plant genera. Since most Begonias are small weeds, a Begonia taller than a human is a very unusual sight. However, the newly discovered Begonia gigantica is one ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 30, 2021
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New photocatalyst could enable more efficient hydrogen production
Aerogels are extraordinary materials that have set Guinness World Records more than a dozen times, including as the world's lightest solids.
Nanophysics
Dec 2, 2021
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Swiss strike gold with world's smallest commemorative coin
A tiny Swiss gold coin bearing a picture of Albert Einstein sticking his tongue out has been crowned as the world's smallest commemorative coin, Switzerland's mint announced Tuesday.
Other
Apr 13, 2021
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A 'Sweet' cherry is the heaviest in the world according to the Guinness World Records
A cherry from the "Sweet" family, cross-bred by the University of Bologna, holds the Guinness World Record for being the world's heaviest cherry. This "Sweet Stephany" cherry comes from Salvi's experimental cherry garden ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 19, 2021
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World tiger population grows but SE Asia threats 'critical': WWF
Tiger populations in five countries are making a comeback but the endangered species still faces major threats such as poaching, conservation group WWF and the Indian government said.
Ecology
Jul 29, 2020
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Skeptic of world being round dies in California rocket crash
A California man who said he wanted to fly to the edge of outer space to see if the world is round has died after his home-built rocket blasted off into the desert sky and plunged back to earth.
Space Exploration
Feb 23, 2020
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Going green: Ethiopia's bid to plant four billion trees
These days whenever Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appears in public, he removes his jacket, rolls up his sleeves, grabs a shovel and gets to planting a tree.
Environment
Jul 31, 2019
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From a lake high in Madagascar, Africa's own caviar
Madagascar, renowned for its unique wildlife and vanilla production, has a new claim to fame—the island nation is Africa's first and only source of caviar.
Other
Jul 3, 2019
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Happiness and Harmony: 'Big step forward' as twin pandas grow
Born to a wild father and captive mother, nearly one-year-old twin pandas roll on the grass in a conservation base in southwest China, marking an important achievement in the preservation of the country's beloved animal.
Plants & Animals
Jun 14, 2019
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