Economy
China‘s carbon emissions fall by 8% as economic growth slows
China's carbon dioxide emissions fell by 8% in the April to June quarter compared with the same period a year earlier, the "sharpest decline in a decade," the Financial Times…
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International
We choose partners by genetic similarity unconsciously
We look for partners who are similar to us, even at the gene level, without realizing it, a new study has found. These mating preferences are statistically significant and play…
Archeology
Archaeologists have discovered a “female vampire” with a sickle around her neck and a padlock on her leg in Poland
Archaeologists have discovered a grave of a "female vampire" from the 17th century in Poland. An iron sickle lay around the neck of the deceased, and a padlock was on…
Economy
The Large Hadron Collider is preparing to shut down if there is no power
The European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN) is developing plans to shut down particle accelerators during peak hours on the electricity grid. This means that the Large Hadron Collider could…
Health
Old toys: What danger do they hide?
For the purposes of the study, the specialists analyzed the chemical composition of 157 different toys Allowing children to play with old toys may pose a risk to their health,…
Health
Convert international units IU to milligrams and micrograms
The human body needs various vitamins to function. A healthy diet provides most of the vitamins that people need. When the diet alone does not provide enough nutrients, taking vitamin…
News
Astronomers Produce First Full 3D View of Binary Star-Planet System
From above a planet about twice the size of Jupiter, this artist’s conception shows the star that planet is orbiting and that star’s binary companion in the distance. Credit: Sophia…
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Liquid Hydrogen Leak on NASA’s Artemis I Moon Rocket – Launch Attempt Scrubbed
SLS Artemis 1 ready on the launch pad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, for the first launch attempt on August 29. The launch was later scrubbed due…
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Protect Yourself Against Heart Attack and Stroke – Train Your Blood Vessels
A heart attack occurs when an artery carrying blood and oxygen to the heart becomes obstructed. Short, repeated bouts of restricted circulation using a blood pressure cuff may be beneficial…
Archeology
A US court has rejected a Guelph Treasure claim brought by heirs of Jewish merchants
The treasure of the Guelphs is on display in the Berlin Museum of Decorative Arts A US court has awarded victory to a major German cultural institution in a long-running…