Science & Technology

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Why time travel is less implausible than you might think

Could time travel be possible? This question has been studied not only in science-fiction literature but also in theoretical works following Einstein’s discoveries. So far the answer has been that in order to time travel we must abandon logical consistency or face dramatic philosophical consequences. However, it now seems that this answer should be reconsidered.

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A dog’s life: Bulgarian researchers observe a gray wolf living among feral dogs

Researchers from Sofia University in Bulgaria recently encountered an unusual sight – a group of ten, presumably feral dogs, accompanied […]

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The Periodic Table and the Actinides

Most people know that uranium is radioactive, but few would think of taking a Geiger Counter with them when antique-hunting. A hundred years ago, uranium oxide was widely used in making decorative glass objects. Their characteristic greenish-yellow colour gave them the name of ‘Vaseline glass’, though their radioactivity means that uranium is not used in glass-making these days. Uranium is also used in making the shells fired by Army tanks, as it is extremely dense and also tends to ignite on impact.

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Mold Toxins Damage The Liver – Antioxidant Supplements Might Help

Wheat mill workers frequently suffer from health problems caused by toxic fungi in the air. A group of Egyptian researchers recently discovered that supplementation with zinc and vitamin C can ameliorate oxidative stress and toxic liver damage resulting from occupational exposure to a potent mold toxin.

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