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Scientists announce the discovery of a completely new mineral
By the roadside, in the old Australian gold rush town of Wedderburn, a nugget was found that is something completely different from the gold that used to be dug up there (and sometimes still is). In 1951, the Wedderburn meteorite was found just to the northeast of the settlement. It was an unusual fragment of…
What causes hurricanes?
Hurricanes are the most destructive storms the planet experiences. This terrifying natural disaster is referred to by different names in different parts of the world. Scientifically, they’re called tropical cyclones. In North America, people call them hurricanes. On the other hand, tropical cyclones in Asia are called typhoons. In the end, their name doesn’t matter…
Cellphones: The 20 Models That Emit The Most Radiation
Every day, you spend a good part of your time on, or with, your cell phone. However, these small devices can be more dangerous than we think for our health. As demonstrated by tests conducted by Israeli scientists, cell phones emit dangerous radiation that quickly becomes harmful to our brains and can promote the development…
[Quiz] Natural disasters: What would you do?
Should you run or hide? Perhaps the question should be: Would you run or hide? When a natural disaster strikes, our instinct often dictates our actions. Would your first reaction be the right one to save you from a tsunami, a bear attack or a sandstorm? Test your intuition and learn experts’ recommendations on how…