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Plastic has learned to disguise itself as stone.

news | Aug 21, 2019 | Science & Education | 5

A new study conducted by the scientists from the University of Plymouth revealed that coastal stones contain unexpectedly large amounts of plastic.

Mars exploration: fantasy versus harsh reality

articles | Aug 19, 2019 | Science & Education | 6

Mars is a promising object for future colonizers, as well as a possible refuge in the event of a global catastrophe on Earth. So far, there are too many difficulties for relocation, but companies working in this area promise to solve them

How Neanderthals are linked to surfing?

news | Aug 18, 2019 | Science & Education | 5

Exostosis is a disease characterised by bone formation in ear canals. It appears as a result of hypothermia of the inner ear, that's why it usually affects surfers - people who spend hours in the water. The unofficial name of exostosis derived from this fact and the name is "surfer's ear".

Remains of a giant penguin found in New Zealand

news | Aug 16, 2019 | Science & Education | 6

The animal's bones were found in a place called Waipara Greensand. The bird was about 1.6 meters tall and weighed 80 kg. The penguin was called Crossvallia waiparensis.

How can we clean up the World Ocean?

news | Aug 14, 2019 | Science & Education | 3

Every day, an enormous amount of plastic waste is dumped into the World Ocean. Approximately 40% of this plastic ends up in the water the same year it is produced. Considering the fact that plastic practically does not decompose, this contributes to a dangerous trend.

Competitor for SpaceX rocket to be built in China

news | Aug 13, 2019 | Science & Education | 3

Thanks to reusable rocket nose cones, SpaceX can save up to $6 million on each launch. The company’s success has inspired many competitors to follow their lead.

Scientists invent a way to stop melting glaciers

news | Aug 13, 2019 | Science & Education | 4

Submarines collecting and freezing sea water will be used to stop the melting glaciers in the Arctic Ocean.

Canada is calling volunteers to clean up space debris

news | Aug 09, 2019 | Science & Education | 3

The country’s Armed Forces have announced a new program for the removal of space junk from the Earth’s orbit. The government agency is inviting all enthusiasts to join this noble cause.

Paleontologists discover ancient arthropod

news | Aug 07, 2019 | Science & Education | 4

The creature was named Millennium Falcon, after the famous spaceship featured in the Star Wars sage. The reason behind the name is the similarity between the ship and the shape of the animal’s carapace.

Scientists Map the Milky Way

news | Aug 06, 2019 | Science & Education | 3

New data on the shape of our galaxy have been obtained. Contrary to popular belief that the Milky Way has the shape of a flat disk, it turned out that the galaxy is warped, like the letter S.

TESS discovers potentially habitable exoplanet

news | Aug 03, 2019 | Science & Education | 3

The planet spotted through a telescope bears a striking resemblance to the Earth and is located just 31 light years (approximately 310 trillion km) away from us. By space standards, that’s really close.

Black and white or color: new viral optical illusion baffles the Internet

news | Aug 01, 2019 | Science & Education | 7

Digital artist and developer Oyvind Kolas has created a visual illusion that makes you see colors in a black and white image. This was achieved using color assimilation.

Japanese scientists will splice human DNA and rat embryos

news | Jul 31, 2019 | Science & Education | 4

The researchers have already received official clearance for their experiment. Their goal is to start growing tissue or even entire organs that can be transplanted into patients.

Launch Date of the World’s First Thermonuclear Reactor Announced

news | Jul 30, 2019 | Science & Education | 4

The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) being built in France is a joint project involving scientists from the EU, USA, Russia, India, South Korea and Japan. The construction of the facility launched twelve years ago will be completed only in 2025.