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There is no doubt that sport is good for health – regular physical activity reduces the risk of death, allows the brain to stay young longer, and generally strengthens the body. However, there is an opinion that sport is useful if done in moderation. Professional athletes, for example, those who participate in the Olympic Games,…

In 2029, Apophis, the most dangerous asteroid known to science, will approach Earth at a record distance. This skyscraper-sized object will fly past us at a distance of approximately 31 thousand kilometers and will be visible even to the naked eye. It turns out that the asteroid will be very close to us, much closer…

The Olympics have long been a place for demonstrating unusual treatment methods, the benefits of which have not been proven by science. As experts note, alternative medicine in sports is very popular. The reason is that athletes are looking for various new ways to strengthen their health and improve their performance, as well as relieve…

Everest is considered the highest mountain on Earth, its height reaches 8,848 meters. Every year, hundreds of people try to conquer its summit and they all face a very serious opponent – unbearable cold. Even with the onset of warm August, the temperature on Everest is only -20 degrees Celsius. The rest of the time,…

Cancer in the human body can arise for a variety of reasons, such as the consumption of food carcinogens, smoking, alcohol abuse, polluted air, etc. It is now known that cancer is a very ancient disease. Perhaps dinosaurs also suffered from cancer, at least this is indicated by some fossils of extinct reptiles. But why…

Once upon a time, truly gigantic lizards lived on Earth. For example, the dinosaurs Giraffatitan brancai reached 12 meters in height, and their weight was 30-60 tons. However, 65-66 million years ago, a catastrophe occurred, as a result of which all non-avian dinosaurs died. Currently, the largest lizards are Komodo dragons, which grow up to…

According to data for 2022, science knows about the existence of 2.16 million animal species. The most diverse in the world are insects, followed by mollusks, and only then vertebrates. Our planet is still poorly studied, so scientists predict that humanity has several million more previously unknown living creatures to discover. All living creatures are…

Today, there are 1,478 skyscrapers in the world — buildings 200 meters or higher. The undisputed leader in the construction of skyscrapers is China, which has more than 80 high-rise buildings. For example, the famous Shanghai Tower is located there, the height of which reaches 632 meters. Inside this giant structure are hundreds of offices…

Next year, Tesla is planning to launch six important products at once, the release of which it has been postponing for many years. This means that 2025 could be an important year not only for the company itself, but for all of humanity. The fact is that many products, as Tesla itself states, are capable…

According to statistics, in 40 percent of cases people find themselves in deep water unexpectedly, when they do not plan it at all. For example, this can happen due to a man-made accident, such as a dam break, an accidental fall into the water from a boat or other floating craft, jumping into the water…