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Space telescopes are astronomical observatories operating above Earth’s atmosphere. Why are they needed? Earth’s atmosphere absorbs or distorts much of the electromagnetic radiation coming from space, while observations across different wavelengths allow astronomers and astrophysicists t...
How many people spend the precious moments of their existence that they have been given in human form simply pursuing material goals, while the achievements of generations of scientists, researchers, and inventors continue to shape civilization? Earning money, buying food, fashionable clothes, an ex...
Top 10 cases of the longest periods of fasting. Hunger is a condition of the body caused by an insufficient intake of substances necessary to maintain homeostasis. 1 In 1973, seemingly incredible periods of fasting by two women were documented at a medical facility in the city of Glasgow. Both women...
The smallest jet airplanes are so tiny that it’s difficult to compile a decent list of them. We should immediately dismiss those models that were only created as prototypes with just two or three flights. Those whose production ended long ago are also not suitable. But even after such a “...
Have you ever wondered why you need something big to see something very small? For example, a large telescope or a space telescope. With the help of very large telescopes, you can even see the invisible! How is that possible? Scientists can explain, but we invite you to take a walk through the remot...
Когда мне довелось попасть в Кембридж, первым моим желанием было увидеть Кембриджский Университет, ведь это старейший университет в Англии после Оксфорда, с наибольшим числом нобелевских лауреатов среди выпускников. Википедию в то время еще нее придумали и пришлось разбираться на месте. Каково же бы...