A study by American scientists. Research scientists from the US published in the Journal of Neuroscience, showed that alcohol consumption alters the structure and function of neurons in the striatum of the brain. Alcoholism is a very common disease, but the mechanism of its development have not been well studied. …
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Stonehenge suffered for cultural reasons. British scientists in the field of archeology are confused, because disputes over well-known cromlech, which is called Stonehenge, do not cease. Not so long ago there was another theory, indicating that the monument is not in place. According to this hypothesis, Stonehenge must be in …
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Chinese archaeologists have found in Shaanxi province ancient brewery. Chinese and American scientists have studied pottery, which presumably was used for the manufacture of beer five thousand years ago, and found out what ingredients were used in the manufacture of the drink. The research results were published in the journal …
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The war of the sexes between the beetles-gravediggers leads to some interesting changes. Biologists from Exeter University revealed that the war of the sexes between the beetles-gravediggers (Nicrophorus) leads to changes in the shape of genitalia in insects. In males they become longer, and females have larger claws on their …
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The body in the grave are United in a kind of “chain of death”. In the excavations on the territory of the Arab Emirates was found the burial of unknown settlers, not belonging to the Arab group. The age of the finds is more than 7 500 years. The body …
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American scientists said that men are increasingly interested in sport due to evolutionary features. According to an article in the journal Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences, evolution has shaped men’s tendency to compete with others, whereas women are more willing to contact and prefer to cooperate. Robert Diener (Robert Deaner) from …
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Neuroscientists from the University of North Carolina have discovered a chain of neural cells that might be responsible for the fatal passion for alcohol. These chains unite the two areas of the brain — expanded A study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry. Press release published on the University website. …
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It became known as deceive users in WhatsApp. Experts of the company Eset have discovered a new species of Internet fraud in WhatsApp messenger. This was reported by representatives of the company. Instant messenger users receive a message asking you to activate video calls. After the user confirms the function …
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Caulobacter crescentus Image: microbewiki Scientists from ETH Zurich have determined the formation of a collective memory in bacteria, which helps to deal with stress. A study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Microbiologists have conducted observations of several colonies of bacteria Caulobacter crescentus. First, scientists …
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Arrested six people, including a police officer. Of the illicit seizure of a large Arsenal of dozens of rifles, shotguns, pistols, revolvers, blanks and components, as well as knives and about three and a half thousand cartridges of various calibre. It is reported that the group had access to one …
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