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What was the very first dish Yuri Gagarin ate in space?
Every healthy person can live without food for about one month. However, at the same time, he will be very weak physically, and will also not be able to think well – food is very important for the production of energy and the functioning of all internal organs. It is especially important to maintain strength…
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How does the Higgs boson help unlock the mysteries of the Universe?
In 2012, scientists reported one of the greatest developments in quantum physics—the discovery of the Higgs boson, the fundamental particle that carries the force of the Higgs field and is responsible for imparting mass to other particles. The existence of the Higgs field was first proposed by physicist Peter Higgs in the mid-sixties (both the…
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When did the Earth have a magnetic field – you will be surprised
The Earth was formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago, but it still took a long time for it to finally form and acquire the structure that we know. Accordingly, the magnetic field on our planet, which was necessary for the origin of life, also did not arise immediately. But when did this happen? There is…
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Scientists have learned to create artificial diamonds in a record 150 minutes
The hardest, most beautiful and most expensive minerals in the world are diamonds. They are formedat a depth of about 200 kilometersunderground under conditions of high pressure and 1000-degree heat.High temperatures and pressures over billions of years affect carbon, and it turns into a beautiful mineral with a crystalline structure. From the depths of our…
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The most unusual cultural features of Japan
Japan is a unique country located on an archipelago of 6,852 islands. It is also known as the land of the rising sun, because the Japanese are the first in the world to see the sunrise every day. Its history is very ancient and multifaceted, so many of the cultural features of Japan are unknown…
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Scientists recommend trusting women doctors more than men
Success in the treatment of certain diseases depends on many factors, one of the key ones being the doctor. But how do you know which doctor you can trust and which you can’t? According to recent studies, it is better to give preference to female doctors, as they do their job better, as evidenced by…
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How many days does it take for a shark to swim across an entire ocean?
Great white sharks, also known as man-eating sharksand Carcharodon are some of the largest predatory fish on Earth. Their bodies grow up to 5 meters in length, and their weight can reach 2 thousand kilograms. Their lifespan averages 70 years, but they are on the verge of extinction, and today there are only about 3,500…
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You can grow plants on the Moon – low gravity is good for them
Before people begin to build bases beyond the Earth, scientists will have to solve a number of complex problems and answer many questions. One of these challenges is growing plants in extreme conditions, which are very different from those on Earth. Scientists were especially concerned about low gravity. However, recent research indicates that the problem…
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Scientists have found the place where the ancient philosopher Plato is buried
Throughout its long history, humanity has given birth to a huge number of great people. Many of them lived many thousands of years ago, so we can only learn details about their lives by studying historical documents. Despite the research conducted by archaeologists and other specialists, we still do not know many important facts. For…
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If you don't have a genetic tendency toward alcoholism, it may be bad for your health.
Alcoholism, as we know, occurs for various reasons – due to a person’s environment, upbringing, social status, etc. Genetics is an important factor in all this. Some people have a genetic predisposition to alcoholism, while others, on the contrary, have genes that protect them from excessive drinking. At first glance, if a person has such…