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Some indigenous cultures have learned to decode the language of birds
The chirping of small birds may seem trivial to us today, but for some crops it can provide a lot of valuable information. More often than not, birds warn each other of dangers and indigenous people have understood this. Advertisement Messages to be decoded With every twitter, chirp and melody, […] More
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in ScienceIn Egypt, structures from the Roman period discovered near the Sphinx Alley
Last summer, excavations of the Kebbash road, leading from Luxor to Karnak in Egypt, revealed circular kilns, a mud brick wall and a sandstone wall. Advertisement An astonishing discovery Last summer, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of ancient walls and ovens along the road to […] More
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Painting zebra stripes on cows would prevent insects from biting them
The classic method of ridding cows of flies is to use insecticides, but this is a toxic and expensive option. In Japan, researchers have found a strange but effective way to repel flies that doesn’t require any pesticides: painting cows with zebra stripes. Advertisement Stripes disturb flies According to a […] More
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The body of this electric truck is made of natural materials
While electric vehicles may be the most environmentally friendly option compared to their gasoline-powered counterparts, the materials used to produce electric vehicles are by no means environmentally friendly. But that may soon begin to change thanks to the ambitions of Volta Trucks. Advertisement Flax fiber for the bodywork The electric […] More
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Because of a hole in the wall of her apartment, a woman finds herself invaded by about twenty snakes
In Aurora, Colorado, a woman claims that dozens of snakes have invaded her apartment following renovations to her building. Advertisement More than 25 snakes invaded her home Moore says snakes have been intruding into her home at Fitzsimmons Junction Apartments since June 2, when the balconies in her apartment building […] More
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The dangers of the phenomenon known as square waves
If you have ever been in the ocean or walked along the beach, and saw waves forming a grid pattern moving across the ocean, then you have witnessed a dangerous phenomenon known as square waves or cross seas. Advertisement A fascinating but dangerous phenomenon Most of us are familiar with […] More
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A man with 4 amputated fingers builds incredibly articulated prosthetic fingers, all activated by wrist movements
After having been amputated of 4 fingers of the left hand, a man decides to design and manufacture his own prosthesis, incredibly reproducing the real movements, although it does not contain any electronic element. Advertisement 100 % mechanical prosthesis A purely mechanical prosthesis that relies on the wearer’s own movements rather […] More
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Pink snow, it’s pretty but it’s disturbing according to scientists
Over the last few days, the Presena glacier in the Italian Alps has taken on a mysterious pink colour. This phenomenon is probably due to algae. It’s beautiful to see but scientists are worried. Advertisement Dirty snow? If you were to hike in the Italian Alps right now, you would […] More
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