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The unseen man-made 'tracks' on the deep ocean floor
At the base of the Pacific Ocean, hundreds of miles from land, there are some curious marks on the seafloor that no animal could have made. Some of them look like narrow troughs carved into the pale silt. Others could be claw marks, gouged through the ecosystems of the deep by an undersea monster.
By Fra Tusha3 years ago in FYI
The quest that discovered thousands of new species
It was once a private house, but now the imposing stone structure on Boswall Road, on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth in Edinburgh, is part of a palliative care hospice.
By Holy horse3 years ago in FYI
If Planet Nine exists, why has no one seen it?
As we head towards the end of another extraordinary year, BBC Future is taking a look back at some of our favourite stories for our "Best of 2021" collection. Discover more of our picks here.
By Baru Ku3 years ago in FYI
The ancient fabric that no one knows how to make
In late 18th-Century Europe, a new fashion led to an international scandal. In fact, an entire social class was accused of appearing in public naked.
By Fra Tusha3 years ago in FYI
The forgotten medieval fruit with a vulgar name
n 2011, archaeologists found something unusual in a Roman toilet. The team were excavating the ancient village of Tasgetium (now Eschenz, Switzerland), ruled by a Celtic king who was personally given the land by Julius Caesar. It was built on the banks of the river Rhine, along what was then an important trade route – and as a result, its remains have been steeped in water ever since. What should have rotted away centuries ago was uncovered in a remarkable state of preservation, protected by the lack of oxygen in the boggy conditions.
By Holy horse3 years ago in FYI
Early life on Mars could have died because of climate change
Scientists have warned for decades of the deadly impacts of human-caused climate change on Earth. And according to a new study, Mars may offer an example of the damage that can occur to life itself because of the greenhouse gas effect.
By k eleanor3 years ago in FYI
The forgotten medieval habit of 'two sleeps'
It was around 23:00 on 13 April 1699, in a small village in the north of England. Nine-year-old Jane Rowth blinked her eyes open and squinted out into the moody evening shadows. She and her mother had just awoken from a short sleep.
By Udley3 years ago in FYI
Duplex Board Strength: What You Need to Know
Introduction The duplex board is a paperboard made from two layers of kraft paper. It is used in packaging and printing applications for its strength and durability. The duplex board can be made stronger by adding fillers to the paperboard. The most common applications of duplex boards are in the packaging and printing industries.
By Jemsfranklin3 years ago in FYI
Why would a bionic submarine sink if it blew up?
The fish bladder is a very attractive thing, certainly not because the chicken casserole with flower gelatin is too delicious, nor because the fame of abalone cucumber and shark's fin belly is too great, simply because it is a bit of an enigma.
By Fester Hammer3 years ago in FYI
Does The Right Office Furniture In Melbourne Make A Difference?
Having the right office furniture in Melbourne can really enhance the working environment for your team. Creating an enticing space with modern furniture in Melbourne can attract key staff to your office and retain existing ones. Choosing items that fit with your company culture can strengthen the brand for those that work there and also the clients that visit. Opting for a particular style, theme, colour or texture which links back to your business helps reinforce a professional and slick image.
By Kevin Lashley3 years ago in FYI
The dreaded compulsive skin peeling disorder
We must all have such a situation: hands, lips with skin must be torn off, there must be a pimple to pick, scabbed wounds always can not help but also to pick and pull, often unknowingly chew nails, there should be many people's fingertips are bare, does not look very good ...... Perhaps we all have more or less such behavior, but In fact, some people are in deep pain because of such behavior.
By Fester Hammer3 years ago in FYI
Success favors those who dare to fight
How can young people mess around, if young people mess around, others will say you and don't want to make progress. I also thought how can I get along at such a young age, squandering the good years of my youth, I can't bear it, I'm sorry to my parents, so I forge ahead desperately, but young people can't be too enthusiastic, otherwise some people will say that young people are Love is excited, I don't know how high the sky is, and some people will say, I haven't dared to do that thing for so many years, and he still dares to try, stunned... If he did something wrong, these people will say again, young, it seems I was born to be rejuvenated. If everyone is so mature and cautious, what is the division of spring and autumn, old and young, and what to do! Remember that when you are old, you must learn how to communicate with people of different ages, and if you can't, you must try to do it: be humble to the old, and follow the instructions of the young.
By Germon Gates3 years ago in FYI