With the altered perception of some colors. Mainly green, red and blue – and the colors derived from them. This is because dyschromatopsia, also known as color blindness, affects cells located in our retina, called cones, which are responsible for…
sphinx ILLUSTRATES Alexandre Jubran It is still not known with certainty who was the reference for the famous monument in Giza, Egypt. The most accepted hypothesis is that it represents the god Ruti, guardian of the underworld. But the inspiration…
In general, the compress made with ice is more indicated in cases of trauma caused by falls or blows. “The anesthetic action of the ice helps prevent swelling and bruising in the injured area from getting too big. The hot…
(/) 1. When we are scared, our reactions are controlled by a region of the brain called the limbic system, which regulates our emotions and is related to memory and learning. The reflexes that we have right after being surprised…
The Second World War, which took place between 1939 and 1945 and pitted the Allies (United Kingdom, France, Soviet Union and USA) against the Axis (Germany, Italy and Japan), was the greatest confrontation the world has ever seen. It was…
That he was a bad student – or at least that he got bad grades – is true. That he failed in mathematics is a lie. “The myth that Einstein was a mediocre student is definitely not true,” says physicist…
1) A pupil regulates the incoming light, like the diaphragm of a camera. In brighter places, it closes, avoiding an “overdose” of light. Already in the dark, it dilates. The variation ranges from 2 to 8 mm in diameter –…
It is the fluorantimonic, whose acidity exceeds the highest found in nature: 100% sulfuric acid. The mixture of hydrofluoric acid and antimony pentafluoride is considered the strongest among super acids and was created to react with materials that others cannot…
ILLUSTRATES rainer petter Continues after advertising THIS IS THE FIRST PART OF THE COVER STORY ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE IN BRAZIL. CHECK OUT THE OTHERS:– Part 2: Politics– Part 3: Military– Part 4: Civilian Population– Part 5: Escape and Reconstruction Continues after…
In most cases, giant machines dig for the gems, which are separated from the gravel by weight and identified by a sophisticated x-ray system. Mines are created in regions with a high concentration of a type of rock, called kimberlite…