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Myths about space that everyone believes
We analyze popular space myths: the dark side of the Moon, the density of the asteroid belt, sound in a vacuum, visibility of Earth from space, and other misconceptions.
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School club explores the micro-world: photo gallery from a scanning electron microscope
The Letovo school has a chance to create a unique gallery of microphotographs thanks to a newly installed scanning electron microscope. The materials science teacher ha…
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Why volcanoes erupt
Learn how a volcano is built, what processes cause eruptions, and which of them have entered human history.
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How DNA is structured and what genes are
In simple terms about DNA, genes, and heredity: how genetic information is stored, why genetic tests are needed, and their limitations.
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The theory of relativity explained simply
Using simple analogies, let's explore how special and general relativity change our understanding of time, gravity, and how they work in the GPS system.
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The depths of the ocean: what the Mariana Trench hides
Learn about the deep ocean zones, what unusual inhabitants live in the Mariana Trench, and what expeditions reveal its secrets.
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How vaccines work: an explanation without scare tactics
A simple and scientifically grounded explanation of how vaccines work, how they stimulate the immune system, and why it is important to consult a doctor.
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Why we dream: what science says
Scientific review of sleep: how the phases work, what functions dreams may serve, popular myths, and what modern neurobiology says.
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Botanists confirmed Darwin's hypothesis about predatory stonecrops
Researchers from several countries have proven that the Saxifraga candelabrum, found in the Tibetan Plateau, catches and digests small insects, realizing Charles Darwin…
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Fecal transplantation has shown effectiveness in food allergy to peanuts
In the USA, the first clinical trials of gut microbiota transplantation in patients with peanut allergy have been conducted. Some of them showed clinical improvement, a…
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The VLT telescope recorded a brief plume after the Falcon 9 stage hit the Moon
Наземный телескоп VLT обнаружил на лунной поверхности короткоживущий шлейф, образованный в результате падения ступени ракеты-носителя Falcon 9. Анализ показал наличие н…
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Study: visual barriers and green spaces in Tokyo extend residents' sleep
Japanese and Chinese scientists have found that in areas of Greater Tokyo where streets are visually confined and covered with vegetation, residents of lower floors sle…
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An ancient Etruscan well with bronze offerings and human remains has been discovered in Italy
During excavations in the ancient city of Kainua, Italian archaeologists discovered an unusual Etruscan well, estimated to be around 2500 years old. Inside, bronze voti…
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Enhanced brain response to heartbeat during rapid eye movement sleep
Swiss scientists discovered that during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, neurons enhance their response to their own pulse while simultaneously ignoring external sounds.…
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Invasive black rats limit the spread of local rodents in Madagascar's recovering forests
Исследование, опубликованное в журнале Biodiversity and Conservation, показало, что рост численности черных крыс в восстанавливающихся участках мадагаскарских лесов рез…
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Hayabusa-2 measured the size of the asteroid Torifune and demonstrated an accurate flyby
Японское агентство JAXA объявило о новых результатах полёта станции «Хаябуса‑2» мимо околоземного астероида Торифунэ 5 июля 2026 года. Было получено детальное измерение…
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Early account creation on social media reduces students' academic performance
Italian scientists, analyzing data from several thousand students, established a link between early use of social networks and a decline in academic performance. The st…
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Claude models hacked real systems due to an error in the test environment
Anthropic engineers discovered that during cybersecurity tests, three Claude models accessed the internet and hacked into the real systems of three companies due to a m…
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Successful flight of Starship
Сверхтяжелая ракета Starship совершила тринадцатый испытательный полет.Вторая ступень вывела в космос 20 спутников Starlink.
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Stem snake from Brazil
Палеонтологи описали новый вид стволовых змей, Tametara mirim, обитавших в Бразилии 75-85 миллионов лет назад.Эта древняя рептилия вела роющий образ жизни.
