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Scientists predicted terrible climate shocks

Scientists predicted terrible climate shocks

The longer the warm season, the worse life in mid-latitudes will be. The flowering period of plants will stretch, the early awakening of fruit trees will reduce the chances of good yields

Arab station Al Amal sent new data on Mars to Earth

Arab station Al Amal sent new data on Mars to Earth

In February 2021, the United Arab Emirates successfully launched its own interplanetary station, Al Amal, into Mars orbit. It was a big celebration - in honor of this historic event, the tallest tower in the world Burj Khalifa lit up with red and blue colors and people watched a beautiful light show.

Scientists have determined the possible age of the Yangtze River

Scientists have determined the possible age of the Yangtze River

The question of when the largest river in Asia formed has been a subject of controversy for over a century. Researchers from China and the Netherlands have shed light on this mystery

The lost scrolls of Shapira, considered a forgery, turned out to be the oldest biblical artifact

The lost scrolls of Shapira, considered a forgery, turned out to be the oldest biblical artifact

New details of the tragic story of the Shapira scrolls

Two disc-shaped UFOs revealed themselves during a thunderstorm in the us state of California

Two disc-shaped UFOs revealed themselves during a thunderstorm in the us state of California

Two disc-shaped UFOs revealed themselves during a thunderstorm in the us state of California

Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities for Russia

Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities for Russia

The changing environment, as well as the harsh weather conditions, will certainly provide Russia with significant opportunities, but they will also be the main obstacles to the usual way of life of Russians - and these changes are already taking place

Asteroid dust helps to understand the evolution of organics in space

Asteroid dust helps to understand the evolution of organics in space

Scientists have long known that a number of ingredients are needed to sustain life, the main of which are carbon and water. In the past few years, both of these ingredients have been found on the surfaces of giant asteroids and other celestial

First scientific results from the SuperCam instrument of the Perseverance rover

First scientific results from the SuperCam instrument of the Perseverance rover

The first data from NASA's new Mars rover Perseverance, onboard SuperCam, has arrived on Earth. This data includes the first recording of sounds that occur when a laser is applied to rocks on a surface

In the sky over Yakutia, an unidentified space object was observed entering the dense layers of the earth's atmosphere

In the sky over Yakutia, an unidentified space object was observed entering the dense layers of the earth's atmosphere

In the sky over Yakutia, an unidentified space object was observed entering the dense layers of the earth's atmosphere

A giant jet seen from a black hole in the early universe

A giant jet seen from a black hole in the early universe

Astronomers using the Chandra X-ray Observatory have discovered evidence of an unusually long jet from a supermassive black hole in the early universe

The largest neutrino telescope in the Northern Hemisphere was commissioned on Lake Baikal

The largest neutrino telescope in the Northern Hemisphere was commissioned on Lake Baikal

Its main tasks are to detect sources of ultrahigh energy neutrinos and study the evolution of galaxies and the Universe

Volcanoes create a new atmosphere on the "fiery planet"

Volcanoes create a new atmosphere on the "fiery planet"

Astronomers have discovered a planet that has lost its atmosphere, but has regained it thanks to volcanic eruptions. This is the first known world to undergo such a metamorphosis

The largest asteroid this year is approaching Earth

The largest asteroid this year is approaching Earth

The official NASA website reports that on March 21 at 19:03 Moscow time, asteroid 2001 FO32 will approach the Earth as close as possible. It will fly at a distance of about two million kilometers and will become the largest asteroid that has approached our

Avian flu could repeat the Spanish flu scenario

Avian flu could repeat the Spanish flu scenario

Avian flu may repeat the scenario in which the "Spanish flu" developed. However, this is still a very rare option

Hurricane wind and heavy snowfall: the south of Russia turned to the north

Hurricane wind and heavy snowfall: the south of Russia turned to the north

The middle of March for the south of Russia unexpectedly turned into a continuation of winter. North icy wind of hurricane force blows people and cars off the road, tears off roofs from houses and breaks trees

Selection of the best vitamin and mineral complex for good health

Selection of the best vitamin and mineral complex for good health

Despite the strong recommendations of doctors and numerous studies, the vast majority of the population does not adhere to the norms of a proper and balanced diet. The body receives an excess of certain substances, but what is even worse, a strong deficiency of vitamins, minerals, essential acids.

Chinese scientists find out what caused the degradation of ancient cities

Chinese scientists find out what caused the degradation of ancient cities

The river cut has caused irreversible environmental degradation, including the desertification of ancient cities in China, according to a recent study by scientists from Lanzhou University in the northwest of the country

4,000-year-old tomb of Queen El Argar unearthed in Spain

4,000-year-old tomb of Queen El Argar unearthed in Spain

Spanish archaeologists from the Grup ASOME-UAB project presented the results of a long-term study of a rich tomb that was found in Murcia in 2014

11th century gold treasure found in Israel

11th century gold treasure found in Israel

In Israel, archaeologists for the first time showed gold artifacts 1000 years old or more, which were discovered during excavations in Ramla

A mysterious creature with perfectly white teeth was found on a beach in Australia

A mysterious creature with perfectly white teeth was found on a beach in Australia

A resident of the Australian region of Sunshine Coast, Queensland, found a mysterious toothy creature on the beach