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Already, humanity is experiencing a shortage of drinking water. According to some data, more than 1 billion people do not have reliable access to clean drinking water, and one in ten people in the world suffers from acute water shortages, amounting to a total of 780 million people. However, according to scientists, the situation will…

To stay mentally clear and healthy, you need to sleep soundly. And to have a sound sleep, you need to sleep in a dark and well-ventilated room. In 2023, scientists found that for a comfortable sleep, the air temperature in the room should be between 20-25 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, a person may experience insomnia and…

It has long been known that cobra venom has a neurotoxic effect. That is, it acts on the nervous system and blocks muscle contractions. This leads to paralysis of the muscular system, including that responsible for breathing. Therefore, if a person is not provided with medical assistance in time, he may die from respiratory arrest.…

Under terrestrial conditions, under the influence of oxygen, metal oxidizes, resulting in rusting. Despite the fact that people have learned to deal with this problem, it still exists and, for example, is well known to many car owners, since the bodies of some cars quickly rot. One would assume that there should be no problems…

To relax and reduce stress, it is recommended to regularly go for a walk in the forest and listen to the sounds of nature. If this is not possible, you can simply turn on the singing of birds and the sound of waves on your smartphone or laptop from time to time – the positive…

In early May 2024, the Chinese carrier rocket Changzheng-5 launched the automatic interplanetary station Chang'e-6 into space. After five days of flight, the device entered lunar orbit and, a few weeks later, landed on the far side of the Moon. It landed on the surface of the Apollo crater, which is located in the South…

Everyone knows about the existence of the ancient megalithic structure Stonehenge in the southwest of England, as it is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. However, few people know that on the east coast of the country there is another equally interesting prehistoric monument known as Seahenge. It was discovered relatively…

In some places in Japan you can find giant stone slabs erected centuries ago that warn modern people about the danger of a tsunami. They were installed by the ancient Japanese in places where destruction had ever occurred due to huge waves caused by earthquakes. Having seen these stones, the descendants of the ancient inhabitants…

For 280 years, the state of Dahomey existed on the territory of West Africa. It was located on the lands of the modern republics of Benin and Togo, and was known for its active participation in the slave trade. It is believed that from the 17th to the 19th century, approximately two million slaves were…

As the planet's average temperature rises and the number of abnormally hot days increases, some species of animals and plants are adapting to the changing environment. Recently, in a paper published in The Lancet Microbe, researchers reported fungi's greatest success in adapting to warmer climates. But not just mushrooms – we are talking about pathogenic…