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When we go for a walk, we always try not to get our feet wet, but in autumn, winter and spring this happens especially often. It's enough to get caught in the rain, walk through puddles or wear shoes that are not appropriate for the season, and our socks immediately become wet. Since childhood, we…

We live in an era of rapid scientific progress, which allows us to solve the most complex mysteries of the Universe. Every year, scientists discover new planets, learn details about the formation of space objects, and even study black holes. However, despite all the amazing achievements of science, there remain questions that may never be…

Did you know that spices and seasonings not only give our food a unique taste and aroma? Being parts of a wide variety of plants, they also have beneficial properties, that is, they can be considered an integral part of a healthy diet. Also, frequent use of spices allows you to consume less salt, which…

More than 120 years have passed since the discovery of blood groups, but scientists still do not know why they are different in different people. But back in the mid-20th century, scientists discovered that different blood groups are associated with different diseases. According to some scientists, the evolutionary meaning of the emergence of different blood…

What do a professional camera, a supercomputer, and lightning have in common? The answer will surprise you: all these qualities are embodied in the new Xiaomi 14T and 14T Pro smartphones. With lightning-fast charging speeds, computing power that can rival desktop computers, and a camera developed in collaboration with the legendary Leica, these devices challenge…

Batteries have long been an integral part of our lives. They power everything from the watch on our wrist to electric cars. Even the smartphone you are reading this text from runs on a small battery. We are so used to these small power sources that we often don’t notice them until the worst happens…

You've probably dreamed at some point that you were communicating with a person, perhaps someone who is far away from you or whom you simply haven't seen for a long time. Of course, all this communication is happening only in your imagination, that is, it is a “scene” played out by the brain. But imagine…

It is no secret that a vegan diet usually cannot provide a person with protein in full. In addition, the protein in vegetables is of lower quality in terms of nutritional value. Even the various soy-based meat substitutes that exist today cannot compare with real meat. For example, soy tofu cheese contains only 8 grams…

Coffee lovers are usually categorically against the drink being called in the neuter gender, as this is a sign of bad manners. At the same time, in modern dictionaries you can see that the word “coffee” has both masculine and neuter genders. The thing is that by order of the Ministry of Science and Higher…

Some animals demonstrate incredible ingenuity to scientists when hunting. They don’t bother chasing their prey — instead, they build clever traps, use environmental features, and employ very unexpected strategies. For example, there are spiders in the world that catch fireflies and make them emit light signals that attract the attention of other individuals. In this…