The strangest plants surprise not only by their unusual appearance. Some of them also have fragrant qualities that we vainly look for in species we consider common. Some are large and massive, while others are small enough to be hard to spot. Wondering which species are involved? Below we list…

Sooner or later, we will be faced with the discovery of a life form that comes from outer space. Other, cosmic forms of life exist, and certainly in many editions. Hardly anyone doubts it anymore, especially among scientists concerned with the Universe and the origin of life. Because it’s hard…

If prophecies were to be believed, the world should have ended a long time ago. The problem is that there have been so many prophets predicting the end of our civilization that the apocalypse has already become commonplace. The final end of the world, announced on June 24, 2018. The…

Scientists associated with the Naval Research Laboratory under the U.S. Navy have made wireless transmission of energy over a distance of one kilometer. In the long run, this could lead to a real revolution. The very idea of wireless transmission of energy is an object of long discussions, but recently…

First it was a medicine, then a drink of the ruling classes and workers, but also a payment for work. Today we note a renaissance of the culture of consumption of this alcohol with a very characteristic aroma. Common juniper is a species of evergreen shrub widespread throughout the northern…

Guar, xanthan or damara gum. Such ingredients in food do not inspire our confidence — perhaps because they are more associated with “artificial chemicals” or an unappetizing inner tube in a bicycle wheel than with a delicious dessert. In the food industry, gums are substances, usually of vegetable origin, which…

Why does Putin need the Donbas? It looks promising on geological maps, with deposits of iron ore, coal, oil, gas and a palette of rare earth metals. Russia also has the entire periodic table on its vast territory. So what’s the point? Russia has announced new targets for its “special…

Tattoos are no longer associated with primitive tribes, sailors, social margins or criminals. Although their implementation is associated with pain and can be harmful to health, currently this custom is experiencing a renaissance, and body decoration has become an art. Is the tattoo an expression of expression? Or maybe it…

Neurobiologists have proven that smiling is one of the natural medicines that affect the functioning of our brain and body. Laughter is one of those activities that in almost every culture, in all latitudes, has a similar meaning. It is a well-known fact that a person who smiles is considered…