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How to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning when heating.
To clarify, carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas released from fuels such as charcoal, propane, methane, or petroleum that are partially burned (incomplete…
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Scientists determine when humans should leave Earth as the atmosphere runs out of oxygen
At that time, humans and most other life forms that depend on oxygen for survival have almost no chance of survival on Earth.
Space science
Are there many planets with life?
We know that one in five stars has an Earth-like planet. There are 200 billion stars in our galaxy alone.
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What happens when oxygen drops to zero on Earth?
After the oxygen disappears, a completely different Earth will be born. It is a world filled with methane, low CO2 levels and no ozone layer.
New technology
'Blood battery' announced for the first time in the world
Scientists at the University of Cordoba have developed a way to incorporate hemoglobin - the main component of red blood cells - into a battery, creating a battery that…
Archeology
What was Earth like in the age of giant insects?
More than 300 million years ago, before the age of giant dinosaurs, Earth was home to giant insects.
Space science
How would humans die when visiting other planets?
Humans need oxygen to breathe. If there is not enough oxygen anywhere in the Solar System, death comes quickly.
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What time of day is the easiest to fish?
Even with the best fishing spots or the best fishing gear, you can still end up with no fish if you go fishing at the wrong time.
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The village is harsh, the oxygen level is extremely low, but why does no one want to leave?
Located in Tibet, this is considered one of the villages with the harshest living conditions in the world.
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We face 'life source from hell' every day without knowing it?
Research just published in Nature Geoscience shows the incredible way Earth managed to become a planet rich in life.
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Scientists say textbooks teach wrong about the origin of life on Earth
The theories about the origin of life taught in textbooks so far may be wrong.
Conquer Mars
New idea allows researchers to make oxygen on Mars
Researchers have successfully created a coating capable of generating oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide, making it a potential candidate for Mars landing missions.
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Why when we light a candle, the flame is shaped like a teardrop?
Interestingly, a candle flame is teardrop shaped on Earth, but spherical in space.
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Why do earthworms appear more when it rains?
There are many theories as to why earthworms emerge during rain, ranging from oxygen absorption to the need to move quickly for mating or migration.
Scientific application
Top 4 skills to escape when buried in sand
Sand piles are dangerous objects, they can collapse as quickly as running water, so never let children play near sand piles and definitely do not let them climb on sand…