Category: English
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Why do some people stutter?
There are over 80 million people in the world who stutter. Among them are many famous people, such as US President Joe Biden and the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley. Stuttering, or logoneurosis, is a speech defect in which the smoothness, integrity and tempo of speech are disrupted. It is noteworthy that stuttering…
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How to apply for a foreign bank card from Russia and pay for ChatGPT, App Store, Google Play and other services
It is bad form to say that Russians have been living in a payment vacuum for over two years now, unable to directly pay for foreign online services and order goods from abroad. Because it is still possible to bypass the imposed restrictions. Another question is how. Not everyone can afford to go to another…
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Marburg virus: what is known about the disease that could cause a new epidemic?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that a new global epidemic could soon begin in the world. The cause for serious concern is Marburg fever, a virus that is close to the Ebola virus. An outbreak of this disease has already been recorded in Rwanda, and researchers fear that it could spread throughout the…
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Which planet in the universe is not round?
When we think of planets, the first thing that comes to mind is their round shapes, like the Earth. But are there planets in the Universe that are not spherical? In our solar system, all the planets are essentially round. However, outside of it, there may be objects that have a slightly different appearance. Of…
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The Human Heart Can't Withstand Space Travel – Here's What Happens to It in Zero Gravity
Recently, scientists have come to the conclusion that the main obstacle to long-term space travel may not be the lack of necessary technologies, but the human body, which is not adapted to long-term stays in space. Scientists have discovered that in zero gravity, DNA mutates, blood is destroyed, bone mass decreases, kidney failure develops, etc.…
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How to Get Rid of Severe Pain Without Painkillers? New Study Provides Answer
When you're in severe pain, advice like taking a deep breath doesn't help much. And what else can help, except painkillers? However, according to recent research by scientists, there is actually a method that provides real pain relief, and it's not a placebo at all. However, to use this method, you need to undergo some…
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The most inaccessible places on Earth that amaze with their beauty
Imagine places on our planet that are almost impossible to reach: distant islands lost in the ocean, tiny villages surrounded by water or mountains, and scientific stations located in the middle of the endless icy wastelands of Antarctica. These places exist, although few have seen them. But what makes them so inaccessible, and how do…
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What Around Us Actually Emits Radiation
Radiation is one of those words that scares many people. You've probably heard about men and women who avoid microwaves, doubt the safety of mobile phones, and are often worried about the radiation around them. But here's the interesting thing: the real danger may be hidden in completely different things that we don't even think…
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Do Air Purifiers Help with Pollen Allergies?
According to official data, 30-40% of the world's population suffers from allergies. At least half of the cases are associated with pollen allergies, which occur during the flowering season. Although it does not pose a threat to human life, it has extremely unpleasant symptoms that greatly worsen the quality of life. Unlike other types of…
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How do neural networks pretend to be know-it-alls and what to do about it?
We have already reported that the ability of neural networks to lie to users has exceeded the wildest expectations. It may seem that there is nothing serious in this, but scientists disagree. The fact is that language models such as GPT-4 have become an integral part of everyday life. They are also actively used in…