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On the afternoon of September 12, 2024, a historic event took place (albeit not without problems!): space tourists went into outer space for the first time. This became possible as part of the Polaris Dawn mission, organized and carried out by SpaceX under the leadership of Elon Musk. The first non-professional astronauts to find themselves…

Black hole collisions are among the most extreme events in the Universe, including those occurring in the galaxies closest to Earth. The merger usually results in the formation of a single supermassive black hole, like Sagittarius A*, which is located at the center of the Milky Way. Astrophysicists study these events using space telescopes and…

We all know from childhood that if you shake a bottle of soda before opening it, a powerful foamy “fountain” is guaranteed. It would seem that there is no secret in this – after shaking, the pressure in the bottle increases, as a result of which, when opened, the contents burst out under pressure. However,…

The world is full of colors: the sky is blue, the stones are gray, the fire is orange, and so on. But one thing is constant – most of the plants on the planet are green. It literally symbolizes life on Earth. And although among flowers you can find various types, like bright red roses,…

Most often, cold feet are simply a consequence of a person being in a cold room or outside in bad weather for a long time. In such cases, the body usually reduces the blood flow to the legs and arms to keep vital organs warm. But what should you do if your feet remain cold…

Hair loss is not life-threatening, but for many people it is a serious problem that leads to severe emotional distress and depression. The problem is very common, for example, according to the American Association for the Fight against Hair Loss, two thirds of men in the United States face baldness by the age of 35.…

Thanks to modern telescopes like the Hubble and James Webb, astronomers can study distant galaxies and even observe the birth of new stars. But despite such powerful equipment, our own solar system still holds many secrets. For example, scientists still cannot say for sure whether life exists on the Moon. It is unlikely to have…

Banana is a healthy fruit (botanically, it is a multi-seeded thick-skinned berry) that prevents blood clots and stimulates blood microcirculation, reduces bad cholesterol, improves intestinal microflora, and has a number of other positive properties. However, as with any other product, you need to pay attention to the quality of a banana before eating it. A…

Leonardo da Vinci is a great Italian artist and inventor who lived in the 15th-16th centuries and became famous for such masterpieces as “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper”. He is also known for his inventions: he created the designs for the first helicopter, parachute, and even a tank in human history. But in addition…

After the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, when planes crashed into the Twin Towers in the United States, all air travel in the country was suspended. However, one plane was still allowed to fly from San Diego to Miami, as it was necessary to save a person's life. The thing is that the victim…