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Keep your brain sharp with these physical exercises

news | Feb 14, 2020 | Science & Education | 53

Australian scientists have conducted a research, during which they learned that aerobics has a positive effect on brain neuroplasticity.

What does the largest firework in history look like?

news | Feb 12, 2020 | Science & Education | 151

The largest firework in history was recently launched in Steamboat Springs (Colorado, USA). Weighing in at 1270 kg, this firework beat last year’s record by 182 kg.

Mars 2020 will be equipped with rock evaporating laser

news | Feb 12, 2020 | Science & Education | 118

This year, we will witness another NASA mission. Part of this mission will include the dispatch of the Mars 2020 rover to the Red Planet, and this time the vehicle will be equipped with an unusual laser to explore the rock formations on the planet.

What board games did the Vikings like to play?

news | Feb 11, 2020 | Science & Education | 299

Scientists have discovered a figurine that was used in board games more than 1200 years ago.

Plans to restore forests by cloning trees proposed in Russia

news | Feb 06, 2020 | Science & Education | 102

The saplings have already been tested in the Voronezh region. Next in line are regions that have suffered from forest fires.

‘Dunes’ - a new kind of northern lights

news | Feb 06, 2020 | Science & Education | 129

A group of Finnish astronomers has discovered a new kind of northern lights. The phenomenon was called ‘dunes’ due to its resemblance to sand dunes.

NASA scientist shows simulation of Earth with no water

news | Feb 05, 2020 | Science & Education | 187

What would happen if all the oceans on the planet dried up? The answer to this question can be found in a new video from planetologist James O’Donoghue.

Scientists discover white dwarf star proving theory of relativity

news | Feb 05, 2020 | Science & Education | 230

According to the theory of relativity, any object has an influence on space-time. Scientists have discovered a star that serves as an example that proves this hypothesis.

American polar explorers inspect the glacier of the ‘day of final judgment’

news | Feb 04, 2020 | Science & Education | 201

They used a specially constructed submarine robot called Icefin.

Scientists take ultra-high-resolution photos of the Sun

news | Feb 03, 2020 | Science & Education | 532

The luminary looks almost exactly like caramel popcorn up close.

Americans learn to turn trash into graphene

news | Jan 29, 2020 | Science & Education | 154

Graphene is a unique and highly demanded material that is difficult to produce in large quantities. Creating an inexpensive technology for its production can be called a real breakthrough.

Vitrified brain: scientists find the remains of Vesuvius victims

news | Jan 28, 2020 | Science & Education | 96

The volcano’s fatal eruption that occurred in 79 AD destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

New Photos of Martian Ice Cap Released

news | Jan 27, 2020 | Science & Education | 105

The photos were taken by the European Space Agency’s Mars Express interplanetary station.

Scientists teach ancient mummy to talk

news | Jan 27, 2020 | Science & Education | 148

Nesyamun is one of the oldest existing mummies in the world. Despite its age, the mummy’s speech organs remain intact.

German scientists record the formation of atomic binding on video

news | Jan 24, 2020 | Science & Education | 90

In order to do this, researches from the University of Ulm have used a transmission electron microscope, which can act as a camera.

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6 of the most fascinating discoveries about the human brain

articles | Jun 30, 2022 | Med & Bio | 11

Despite the advances in science and the giant leap it has made over the past thirty years, the brain is still one of the most mysterious organs in the human body.