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New species of electric blue tarantula discovered (+ Photos)
New species of electric blue tarantula discovered (+ Photos)

Entomologists in Thailand discovered a new species of electric blue tarantula in the south of the country, which they called an enchanting phenomenon.

Nazca mummies presented as extraterrestrials spark controversy
Nazca mummies presented as extraterrestrials spark controversy

The Nazca mummies presented in the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico as if they were extraterrestrial beings seem not to be and have unleashed a dull controversy that includes Peru.

Russian scientists create lightweight, durable concrete using coconut shells
Russian scientists create lightweight, durable concrete using coconut shells

A new concrete composition based on coconut shell was created by scientists from the Don State Technical University. The production process is 15 percent cheaper than traditional analogues, and the material is characterized by greater lightness. The results were published in the journal Materials.

An extraordinary spotless giraffe is born in the United States
An extraordinary spotless giraffe is born in the United States

Nature never ceases to amaze us: from the albino gorilla named Snowflake, a dog named Narwhal who was born with a small tail on its forehead, the unmistakable pink manta ray of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, a spotted zebra in the Maasai Mara and now, a giraffe without spots.

Everything you need to know about skin tanning (+ Images)
Everything you need to know about skin tanning (+ Images)

No one can deny that one of the pleasures of summer is lying on a beach listening to the purring of the waves in the background, while you feel the heat of the Sun on your body. It is a moment of calm and relaxation that also results in a beautiful tan on your skin, much desired by many in these hot months. Well, yes, as long as you have protected your skin and it is not damaged with painful and harmful burns.

 Rare astronomical event in August: a blue moon
Rare astronomical event in August: a blue moon

This month of August reserves us an extremely rare astronomical spectacle, since coupled with the occurrence of the unusual phenomenon of the blue moon, this will be accompanied by two supermoons.

3D human mini-brains to be grown on the International Space Station
3D human mini-brains to be grown on the International Space Station

An upcoming mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will carry brain cells that will be grown in microgravity to become tiny, simplified 3D models of the human brain.

Why lack of sleep affects health and cognitive performance
Why lack of sleep affects health and cognitive performance

Lack of sleep can have a number of negative health effects, including cognitive problems as it affects attention, concentration, memory and overall performance. It can be harder to focus on tasks, process information, and make decisions.

The maximum temperature at which people can survive
The maximum temperature at which people can survive

A team of scientists from the University of Roehampton (UK) has determined that the upper limit of critical temperature for human survival is in the range of 40°C to 50°C, reports Neuroscience News.

Deadliest spider in the world can modify its venom
Deadliest spider in the world can modify its venom

Beyond the comics, a poisonous spider bite can be very painful and even fatal. But when it comes to the Australian funnel-web spider, everything gets worse if you make it angry.

Revealed why some animals became giants after the extinction of the dinosaurs
Revealed why some animals became giants after the extinction of the dinosaurs

An international group of scientists has revealed why some animals became giants after the extinction of the dinosaurs, which occurred 66 million years ago, in an article published this week in the journal Science.

Historian assures that Romito di Laterina is the Bridge depicted in Mona Lisa
Historian assures that Romito di Laterina is the Bridge depicted in Mona Lisa

The Italian historian Silvano Vinceti says that the bridge represented in the famous portrait of the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is that of Romito di Laterina, in the province of Arezzo. The enigmatic bridge is visible to the right of the canvas, behind the Mona Lisa, and its identity has stirred heated debates for centuries.