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Body odor does not change throughout life
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Body odor does not change throughout life

Each of us has a characteristic smell, like every finger has its own fingerprint, and it doesn't change even when we switch to another diet.

December 18, 2018
Strange molecules wipe acid rain
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Strange molecules wipe acid rain

Researchers have discovered a strange molecule needed to break down pollutants in the atmosphere, especially compounds that make acid rain. The strange chemical properti…

December 18, 2018
Big brains don't mean smarter
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Big brains don't mean smarter

A new study conducted by British scientists based on the evolutionary roots of the brain has suggested that a big brain doesn't make you smarter.

December 18, 2018
Everyone has a characteristic smell
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Everyone has a characteristic smell

There are many reasons to believe that we all have a unique smell. Dogs, pets or police dogs, can identify each person with their slightly smelly odor. And the bonding b…

December 18, 2018
Fish can live up to a depth of 8.200m
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Fish can live up to a depth of 8.200m

What is the maximum depth a fish can live? The answer was answered by scientists from the US, UK and New Zealand in the Journal of Proceedings of the National Academy of…

December 17, 2018
The fish spotted 'ghostly green light'
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The fish spotted 'ghostly green light'

The zebrafish in England glows blue, which looks very spooky, but actually they are genetically modified to serve medical research. A team of experts from the University…

December 17, 2018
Coral shields are resistant to ultraviolet rays
Oceanography

Coral shields are resistant to ultraviolet rays

British scientists have discovered a mechanism to create sunburns for marine corals, which can be used as a sunscreen for humans and develop temperate crops in the tropi…

December 17, 2018
Pain reliever from sea snail
Oceanography

Pain reliever from sea snail

Conical sea snail is one of the most terrifying poisonous creatures of the ocean. They often inject enough toxins to paralyze the body, even killing the prey. Many medic…

December 17, 2018