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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Scientists Discover a Simple Trick To Cut Down on Your Drinking
The study found that people consumed about 6.5% less wine when they drank from smaller glasses. A new study identifies a simple trick that may help people drink less. According…
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Physicists Reveal More Effective and Earth-Friendly Way To Clean Dishes
Researchers simulated a superheated steam dishwasher, finding that it killed 99% of bacteria on a plate in just 25 seconds. Washing dishes with superheated steam is more effective and Earth-friendly.…
Environment
Construction of a floating Arctic power unit has begun in China
Russian RITM-200 reactors serve as a base In China, the construction of the hull of the first floating nuclear power unit based on the Russian RITM-200 reactors has begun. The…
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Potential Long-Term Treatment for Asthma Discovered
Asthma is a disease that can cause your airways narrow and swell as well as produce additional mucus. Rather than merely treating its symptoms, a new strategy targets one of…