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Sergio Parra

Jul 04 2020
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Today, July 4, the Earth is traveling at its slowest speed: 7,000 kilometers slower than its maximum speed

By Sergio Parra portal-3

The Earth rotates around the Sun, describing an elliptical orbit of 930 million kilometers, at an average speed of 107,280 kilometers per hour.

However, this translation speed varies, increasing until it is maximum in the...

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Jul 03 2020
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Climate change will make the world too hot for most fish species

By Sergio Parra portal-3

Researchers have shown that embryos and reproductive adults are more susceptible to ocean warming, so fish would be at much greater risk from climate change than previously thought...

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Jul 02 2020
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Fireworks emit lead, copper and other toxins and metals that damage human cells

By Sergio Parra portal-3

According to new research published online in the journal Particle and Fiber Toxicology, led by researchers at New York University Grossman School of Medicine, fireworks damage human cells…

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Jul 02 2020
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This Sunday we will be able to enjoy the third eclipse of the year from much of the world.

By Sergio Parra portal-3

A penumbral lunar eclipse, which will be visible in much of the world, including Spain, will take place this Sunday, July 4, 2020.

It will take place at 3:07 UTC (5:07 Spanish peninsular time) and will be visible in Africa, south…

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Jul 02 2020
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As the size of the abdomen increases, the probability of suffering from dementia increases.

By Sergio Parra portal-3

The happiness curve can make the memory-oriented regions of your brain function worse, according to a new study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology.

One in eight deaths in England is...

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Jul 02 2020
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Insects from 99 million years ago retain all their color thanks to amber

By Sergio Parra portal-3

The true coloration of insects from 99 million years ago has been exposed thanks to a research team from the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIGPAS).

The colors…

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Jul 01 2020
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A new black hole is discovered and it is the most massive that has been seen so far: the equivalent of 34 billion suns

By Sergio Parra portal-3

The giant black hole studied, known as 'J2157', was discovered by the same research team in 2018. New research led by the Australian National University (ANU) has revealed how massive…

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Jul 01 2020
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The biggest challenge if we find intelligent life on other planets will be understanding its language: Lincos could be a solution

By Sergio Parra portal-3

Most current strategies assume a language with a structure based on sound units. When linguists approach an unfamiliar language, dividing spoken phrases into repetitive sound units is the first…

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Jul 01 2020
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Intellectual humility and saying "I don't know" is more common among intelligent people

By Sergio Parra portal-3

Having the insight and honesty to say that you are ignorant or inexperienced on a topic is more common among intelligent people.

A recent study published in The Journal of Positive Psychology supports this popular idea: that…

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Jul 01 2020
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This glove can translate sign language to speech in real time

By Sergio Parra portal-3

A glove that can translate sign language into speech in real time via a smartphone app has been developed by bioengineers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA).

The details of…

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