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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 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
Can you wrap food in kraft paper?
Introduction If you're looking for an eco-friendly and environmentally sustainable alternative to wrap made of plastic Kraft paper might be the perfect solution. Kraft paper is a type made from wood pulp that is often used in packaging. It is recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable, making it an excellent choice for those trying to reduce their reliance on plastic.
By WilliamCruz3 years ago in FYI
Why do mosquitoes suck blood?
In addition to the heat of summer nights, perhaps the biggest headache is the mosquitoes that fly around above our heads. This group of small things will take advantage of our sleep to land on our body, a full meal, and then fly away. Mosquitoes are very large, a mosquito can inhale about 2 to 3 times its blood, for them, it is a hearty meal, but for us, it is a painful and itchy bag. Perhaps, mosquitoes also know that what they do is not very honorable, so they often act at night. But, at night everywhere is dark, mosquitoes are how to find their meal it?
By conant abram3 years ago in FYI
How a simple tummy-rub can change babies' lives
On a cool October evening, Renu Saxena brought her newborn daughter home from hospital in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru. It struck her just how fragile her baby was, her tiny veins glowing through her translucent skin. She had been born early, at 36 weeks, and weighed only 2.4kg (5.3lbs). Saxena’s family urged her to immediately start an age-old Indian remedy for helping newborns thrive: daily baby massage. But her doctors were more cautious, and suggested she wait until the baby had put on more weight before starting massages.
By Lonetoft3 years ago in FYI
How mud boosts your immune system
"Don't get dirty!" was once a constant family refrain, as parents despairingly watched their children spoil their best clothes. Whether they were running through farmers' fields, climbing trees or catching tadpoles, it was inevitable that children's whites would turn brown before the day was over.
By Lonetoft3 years ago in FYI
What exactly are gravitational waves? Einstein's prediction is confirmed, there are indeed gravitational waves in the universe
The universe also makes noise, and this "sound" can resonate almost throughout the universe, traveling from one end of the stars to the other.
By Deena Thaddeus3 years ago in FYI