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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…
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The American cancer vaccine is undergoing the third stage of testing – will it be possible to defeat oncology?
Recently, scientists have discovered many ways to combat cancer, which have shown high effectiveness in laboratory conditions. But, unfortunately, most of them are far from being used in practice, but not all. Employees of the company Moderna, together with scientists from another pharmaceutical company MSD, have developed a vaccine against recurrent skin cancer (melanoma). It…
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Neatsvor U1Max – a top-end robot vacuum cleaner with self-cleaning and lidar already in Russia
On April 25, 2024, Neatsvor held an unforgettable online presentation of its latest products. The charismatic virtual presenter, who became the brand's mascot, took the audience through an exciting journey into the future, demonstrating the company's cutting-edge developments.. Neatsvor is known for its relentless pursuit of excellence and sets the highest standards for quality and…
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Why is the heart considered a symbol of love, and what does Aristotle have to do with it?
Today the heart symbol is used everywhere. On February 14, couples in love give each other valentines, on social networks we put “likes” on photos, and even in professional medicine the “heart” symbol is used as a synonym for health and care. The shape of the heart symbol consists of two rounded figures meeting at…