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The Sahara Sea's “star dunes” collide with an otherworldly landscape where two countries meet – Earth from Space
This satellite image shows the stark contrast between the “star dune” field in Algeria and the rocky terrain found mostly in Libya. (Image credit: NASA/EarthKAM) SUMMARY Where is it? Grand Erg Oriental, Sahara [30.13306820, 9.306920931] What's in the photo? A…
What does a lion do after “retirement” – when he is chased out of the pride?
In the life of a male lion, “everything good” happens around the age of 5-10, when he is healthy and
Even a glass of wine damages the brain: the largest study has proven that there is no safe dose of alcohol
Even “moderate” alcohol consumption can be harmful to the brain, say the authors of the largest study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine. Scientists analyzed data from more than 550,000 people from the United States and the United Kingdom and used…
The study found that Iran is among the “hottest subsidence hotspots in the world,” with some areas sinking by up to 30 cm per year.
Cities like Tehran will be directly affected by the severe subsidence recorded across Iran. (Image credit: BornaMir/Getty Images) New research shows that the depletion of Iran's underground aquifers is causing rapid land subsidence across the country. More than 31,400 square…
Salt, broth and heart: the dark side of your favorite noodles
According to data from a large cohort study in Japan's Yamagata Prefecture, published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging (JNHA), frequent consumption of ramen noodles is associated with an increased risk of premature death in men. The study…