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Is it possible to meet his counterpart on Earth?
is it Possible to meet someone like you as two drops of water? have you ever Thought about the fact that somewhere on Earth there is a man, just exactly like you? He can dress differently, speak another language, to be a little ol...
Can mushrooms save the planet and spare us from disease?
did you know that mushrooms absorb food across its surface like plants? However, like us, they get energy by consuming other forms of life, and not by photosynthesis. What do you know about mushrooms? In fact, we are faced with th...
Why octopuses are so similar to the aliens?
still from the TV series «twilight zone» second season, 2020 the American television anthology was broadcast by CBS from 1959 to 1964. Each episode is a separate story, the characters of which are incorporated in the so-...
Life on Earth could appear as a result of hybrid molecules of DNA and RNA
the DNA might have mixed with the RNA to produce the first life on Earth Despite a failed attempt to create life in the laboratory, the scientists were able to learn that at the heart of life are two main forms of genetic code of ...
The biggest spider in the world weighs like a dog before he even interesting?
tarantulas themselves are divided into several varieties, but in General similar to each other To date, scientists know of about 42 thousand species of spiders. Many of them are very small and do not represent for people particula...
How does the biggest jellyfish and how it is dangerous?
jellyfish Nomura and man If you wear a diving suit and descend into the waters of the Yellow sea, you likely will find a huge jellyfish Nomura (Nemopilema nomurai). The diameter of the body of these creatures is about two meters a...
The brain builds a strange structure in 11 dimensions
the brain is the biggest mystery of science. the Brain continues to amaze us with their magnificent complexity. A pioneering study that combines neuroscience with mathematics, suggests that when the brain processes information, it...
What is all-around or what is a molecule?
the water Molecule contains 1 oxygen atom and 2 hydrogen atoms. Every time two atoms join together, they form a molecule. In fact, everything that surrounds us – and we ourselves – is made up of trillions of different types of mol...
If you eat the fish alive, it will tear your stomach to pieces
Meet ostrovosky eel (Ophichthidae) In freshwater rivers and reservoirs in the European part of Russia can be found an unusual creature with a long body and fins. At first you might think that the water floats some kind of snake, b...
Having twins is an evolutionary advantage for mothers
Surely at least once in life each of us thought about what it was like to have a brother or sister twin, but twins are not always of the same sex. In fact, the phenomenon of twins long – standing evolutionary puzzles. Identical tw...
Scientists have measured the minds of fruit flies. But why?
There are some questions, the answers to which the greatest minds of the planet are looking for not the first century. So, the question of what dominates the consciousness not only of philosophers but also physicists, however, the...
Is it possible to determine the sex of a dinosaur by its bones?
from time to Time paleontologists who study the fossilized remains of ancient animals and plants, discover new species of dinosaurs. By studying their bones, scientists can very accurately determine what they looked like and what ...
Mantises were even worse than we thought
Recently we told you about a truly terrible creation of nature . But as it turned out, the head on legs harmless, so looks really can be deceiving. But the praying mantis this statement does not apply. These ferocious insects with...
I senokosa-rabbit or creature with the head of a dog and body of a spider
Want to learn something new and horrible? In the tropical forests of Ecuador found a creature resembling a large black head or the rabbit, or dog, which is attached to the eight a very long yellow legs. To be honest, I don't feel ...
In the waters of Australia found the longest animal in the world
Exploring the ocean depths off the coast of Australia, scientists have discovered as many as 30 new marine species, including, perhaps, the longest animal ever discovered by man. During the expedition in the submarine canyons of W...
In Antarctica discovered a creature that survived 30 glacial periods
On our planet there are places where life seems impossible. Antarctica is one of them. But it was not always so: 68 million years ago the continent was covered by dense forests, visited the dinosaurs and the first mammals. In thos...
Biological clock: what you need to know?
Sometimes the most obvious things is hiding the truth: everyone is different. However, the modern pace of life just seems to be blind. Kindergartens, schools, banks, hospitals and almost all organizations in the world begin traini...
If genes determine sexual orientation?
When it comes to genetic factors – and all, very difficult to resist the so-called genetic determinism, according to which the presence of a particular gene determines your qualities, behavior, inclinations and so on. According to...
In Australia found a very beautiful spiders. Just look at them.
many people spiders are creepy because they are not only that looks terrible, so also can be poisonous. But some of them should not be afraid — for example, beautiful spiders of the genus Maratus, which are painted in bright color...
Women live longer than men, but is it important in animals?
according to statistics, women are about 6-8 years old live longer than men. It is believed that this is because throughout life men are more expose themselves to physical stress and often acquire bad habits. But who would have th...