Some cat breeds don’t mind swimming at all. For instance, the Turkish Van and Maine Coon literally adore water. However…
Water
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New research from planetary scientists at the Open University in the UK, led by Adam Loskutov, reveals that Mars was a much wetter and rainier place than previously thought. His…
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A remarkable black film with bubbles is set to tackle one of the world’s most pressing issues: access to clean drinking water. As global warming continues, the Earth’s atmosphere is…
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During the 10th phase of excavations at the archaeological site of Kiladi in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, researchers uncovered a terracotta pipeline. This discovery indicates the existence of…
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Experts often say there’s no magic number of glasses of water to drink each day. One thing is clear: water is essential, and we should aim to drink as much…
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Do you prefer sparkling or still water? When we hear this question at a café or restaurant, we usually make our choice with confidence. But is that choice linked to…
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Researchers believe that an adult should drink up to two liters of water each day. However, for many people, staying hydrated can be a challenge. Lauren Ball and Emily Birch…
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Sassy water tones the body and flattens the stomach. Both of the dietary cocktail recipes for weight loss effectively tackle the tasks of burning subcutaneous fat, eliminating excess fluid, and…
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Mind & Life
There are about 240,000 microplastics in a liter of bottled water: the figure is shocking.
Researchers have discovered that bottled water may contain significantly more plastic pollutants than previously thought. In a study published in the journal PNAS, scientists from Columbia University reported a breakthrough…
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Nature & Travel
Water reserves in the soil, lakes, and rivers are decreasing: is this the beginning of an agricultural crisis?
Dongral Ryu, a professor of hydrology at the University of Melbourne, and his colleague Ki-Won So have reported that global warming has significantly reduced the amount of water available worldwide,…
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For centuries, turbulent waters have been both a curse for sailors and a source of legends. The world’s oceans contain numerous areas, including seas, that researchers have classified among the…
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Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are truly the most indestructible creatures on Earth. These microscopic animals, measuring between 0.05 and 1.4 mm in length and moving on eight short…
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Inventors from the technology company Naicker Scientific in Gloucestershire, England, have developed an advanced water purification system hidden beneath the surface of the Moon. This new technology will enable the…
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A new study by researchers from Brown University (USA) and the University of Bern (Switzerland) has shown that the oxidation of iron in Martian rocks was a result of the…
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Science & Technology
Biophysicists have invented a device that converts an astronaut’s urine into drinking water.
Thanks to this invention, astronauts on future distant expeditions will find it easier to conduct long spacewalks. The Stillsuit system, designed after the device from the sci-fi series “Dune” (2000),…
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For the eighth consecutive year, former surfers Andrew Turton and Pete Ceglinski are on their noble mission. They are cleaning the world’s oceans of trash, saying it is “for future…
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Science & Technology
In water and in the sky: the taxi of the future is already operating in France.
In March 2017, Alain Thébault and Anders Bringdal, world record holders in sailing speed, presented their own startup. Their idea was to create energy-efficient and environmentally friendly marine transport. This…
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Science & Technology
Giant reserves of water have been discovered on the Moon: it is contained in tiny glass beads.
Small glass beads were found by researchers in soil samples delivered in 2020. The Earth The spacecraft of the Chinese mission Chang’e 5. The results of the study have only…
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If you have a 3D printer, you can print a wonder fish and stand up for the aquatic ecosystem. British student Eleanor McIntosh from the University of Surrey has created…
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On hot summer days, there’s nothing quite like relaxing by the water. To ensure you always have that option, consider building a decorative pond in your garden. It doesn’t have…
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The best water for aquariums is well water: it’s clean, clear, odorless, and free from any decaying substances. You can also use water from pristine streams or springs, as long…
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Bloodworms are the best food for aquarium fish. These are tiny red worms that thrive in the mud of lakes and rivers. To find bloodworms, the mud is sifted through…
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One of the most crucial aspects of aquarium care is lighting. The strength and quality of the light directly affect the life of the plants and animals within the aquarium.…
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April is arguably the best month for planting trees and shrubs. In public parks and near hospitals, it’s recommended to plant trees that serve as excellent “sanitizers,” such as spruce,…
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Two Centuries of Change: The Caspian Sea’s Retreat Two hundred years ago, there was a port city on the Caspian Sea known as Guryev. Today, it sits 35 kilometers away…
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Did the creators of the tale about Ivanushka and the humpbacked horse know about this lake? Most likely not. They simply imagined a magical water where the brave and kind…
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The Fascinating Science of Heavy Water In one science fiction novel, a scenario unfolds where humans discover a way to reduce the volume of water on Earth to melt the…
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It is well known that the surface area of the world’s oceans covers 361 million square kilometers. The volume of water in the oceans is ten times greater than the…
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On one of the international competitions, spectators held their breath as they watched a narrow, long boat racing across the water, leaving its competitors far behind. The crowd erupted in…
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In textbooks, you can read about the water cycle in nature. The sun heats the surfaces of rivers and oceans, tiny water particles rise into the atmosphere, condense into clouds,…
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How much water does an adult need each day? Scientists have calculated that it’s about two and a half liters. One liter of the necessary fluids comes from the food…
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Тraining in water is incredibly effective—it boosts muscle tone and overall endurance while improving cardiovascular health. Since water supports the body during workouts, the risk of joint and muscle injuries…
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No water. I conjured up some sort of mishmash of boiled and unboiled water to brush my teeth. The water isn’t exactly drinkable… Sasha is brushing his teeth, and I…