Nature 2024, December
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The flour worm is of considerable interest to people for various reasons. His appearance is unlikely to seem attractive to ordinary people
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Among minerals, there are often those whose properties are widely demanded not only in industry, but also in medicine and cosmetics. These include talc. This stone is known not as a mineral, but as a powder for children
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The trunk of a tree is the central lignified stem. It starts at the neck of the root and ends at the top. In winter, the trunk retains moisture and nutrients, in other seasons sap flow occurs in it - this is how life support of all parts of the tree is carried out
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In our article we want to talk about representatives of the duck family, which are the largest group among waterfowl. They were the first to be domesticated by man in antiquity. Their importance in agriculture is great to this day
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Rue fragrant (or odorous) is a small perennial evergreen subshrub. This plant belongs to the rue family and grows on many continents of the globe, but still the Mediterranean is considered to be the birthplace of rue. The branches of this plant are strong, erect. The leaves are greenish-bluish in color. Their length is about 11 cm, and their width is 4 cm. Small yellow flowers are collected in clusters. The fruit is a spherical capsule filled with brown seeds
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The most successful high-tech companies in the world have gathered near San Francisco, California, in a place called "Silicon Valley". In Russia, the term "Silicon Valley" is often used, since in the correct translation "silicon" means "silicon". The word "silicone" is consonant with "silicone", which is why it began to be used to designate the Technopark
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Moonstones are a type of feldspar. They are colorless, gray, green, pink, brown or yellow. It is impossible not to note the fact that they are found even transparent, up to translucence
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Space bodies have different shapes, sizes, location in relation to the Sun. Some of them are combined into separate groups to simplify their classification
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There are few places on earth that can compete in beauty with Altai, the true jewel of Siberia. Nature has created real splendor here. How much strength, power and greatness carry amazing mountain peaks, crowned with snow-white caps! How many secrets and surprises are stored in the waterfalls of Altai! It is worth just one look at this unique beauty - and it will remain in your soul forever
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The snow leopard is an animal that symbolizes strength, power and nobility. Its habitat is highlands. This is the only feline that spends its entire life high in the mountains and rarely descends to the plains. Irbis lives in 13 states located in Central Asia, this number includes Russia
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The article talks about the boreal forests and what animals and plants are especially common. Designed for a wide range of nature lovers
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Porpoises are often associated with furry rodents by many people. In fact, these are aquatic mammals like whales or dolphins. What is remarkable about these animals, what they are, where they live and how they are kept in captivity - you can learn about all this by studying the following material
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The island of Kauai is one of the most ancient in the world. Originating over six million years ago, Kauai is of volcanic origin. Thanks to tropical rains, the magical corner is simply immersed in lush greenery. The island, which has a special atmosphere, attracts with its charm, and guests often turn a blind eye to bad weather throughout the year
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Among the variety of fish of the Far East, the Amur pike stands out both in size and color. The limited habitat adds excitement to the fishermen. To get an unusual specimen, you need to overcome a considerable distance. The adrenaline rush of catching a meter long fish is unmatched. Feelings like this can't be forgotten
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Species of earthworms. Habitats of earthworms. Top dressing for crawling. Where to find worms in dry weather. Features of storage of crawls. Earthworm nursery in the country: how to equip
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Rose Ambiance impresses with very beautiful and delicate flowering, however, the cultivation of this flower requires special conditions and careful care
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Few people know what a marabou looks like. This is a bird with a very bright and memorable appearance. It is described in detail in the article
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Is it true that the Earth revolves around the Sun, and not vice versa? What other astronomical knowledge in this area is valid?
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A sanctuary is an area that has been allocated to restore or preserve wildlife and maintain an ecological balance. Reserves are organized in those places and when there is no need to withdraw the entire natural complex from economic use
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Moa birds are a vivid example of what can happen to humanity if the habitat becomes as comfortable as possible and devoid of various threats
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What is atmospheric pressure, we are told at school in the lessons of natural history and geography. We get acquainted with this information and safely throw it out of our heads, rightly believing that we will never be able to use it. But in vain
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The Barents Sea is a marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean. Its waters wash the shores of Norway and Russia. The Barents Sea is limited by the Novaya Zemlya, Svalbard and Franz Josef archipelagos
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The Balkan Peninsula is located in the southern part of Europe. It is washed by the waters of the Aegean, Adriatic, Ionian, Black and Marmara seas
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We are surrounded by nature from birth, its beauty and we alth form the inner world of a person, cause admiration and rapture. What can I say, we ourselves are also part of it. And along with animals, birds, plants, we are components of the so-called wildlife. This also includes fungi, insects, fish, and even viruses and microbes. But what are the objects of inanimate nature in this case?
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The ptarmigan is a beautiful bird native to the Northern Hemisphere, a climate zone known for its harsh living conditions. Its meat is tasty and nutritious, which is why it is often hunted at certain times of the year. Photos and descriptions of ptarmigan are further presented in this article
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Twice a year there is an equinox - spring and autumn, and twice a day of winter and summer solstice. These are important dates known from time immemorial. First, they symbolize the astronomical change of seasons. Secondly, with each of them, either an increase or decrease in daylight hours begins. In a word, they are of enormous national economic importance, which is difficult to overestimate
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The phrase "underwater waterfall" sounds absurd. Approximately like "oil oil" or "transitional transition". But this is not an empty tautology. Underwater waterfalls actually exist, and there is no other way to call them. This is a unique miracle of nature, worthy to look at at least once in a lifetime. The impression of what you see will remain for a long time. Our article is dedicated to this miracle of nature
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To date, Tierra del Fuego is divided between two states: Argentina and Chile. The first got the southern part, and the second the rest of the territory. The northern part of the archipelago is in many ways similar to Patagonia, and further south, nature becomes poorer, mountain landscapes covered with glaciers appear
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Once upon a time, our planet was inhabited by terrible and large reptiles called dinosaurs. But in nature, as in the universe, nothing is eternal, everything moves, everything changes. Once upon a time, strong and beautiful animals replaced the huge animal lizards! But in their shadow there are also such creatures that you simply cannot look at without laughter and tenderness. So, what are they - the funniest animals? Photos of all these creatures are original, this is not a photomontage
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Terrigenous accumulations are rocks that were formed as a result of the movement and distribution of debris - mechanical particles of minerals that collapsed under the constant action of wind, water, ice, sea waves. In other words, these are the decay products of pre-existing mountain ranges, which, due to destruction, were subjected to chemical and mechanical factors, then, being in the same pool, turned into solid rock
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Because of the photogenic appearance, the polar bear evokes tenderness in people who know him only from TV programs about animals or from the brilliant cartoon "Umka". However, this predator is not at all harmless and in terms of ferocity it goes head to head with its North American counterpart grizzly
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People never get tired of watching birds. After all, they can do something that is not given to a person - fly! And birds also have beauty, amazing voices that give joy, and a host of other qualities that cause our admiration. Today, the object of our attention will be the big birds that inhabit the Earth
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Big fish have always impressed people. The capture of a huge specimen caused a stir and was necessarily documented. Surely every angler has pictures of the biggest fish he has ever caught hanging at home in a conspicuous place. But even the most incredible trophies of domestic fishermen will not be able to compete with giants from the depths of the sea
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These people do not know what electricity is and how to drive cars, they live as their ancestors lived for centuries, hunting for food and fishing. They cannot read and write, and they can die from a common cold or a scratch. All this is about wild tribes that still exist on our planet
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The article describes the varieties of mushrooms, their beneficial properties, habitats. It also mentions some mushrooms that grow in our forests
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The Carolina parrot is an extinct animal of the parrot family (Psittacidae) that lived in North America. Belongs to the monotypic genus Conuropsis. The species was destroyed as a result of hunting and human activities. The last individuals died in the zoo about 100 years ago. The scientific name of this bird is Conuropsis carolinensis
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Don't assume that vegetables are limited to boring turnips and radishes. Among them there are extremely original and beautiful views. Take, for example, chard: what is it and what does it look like?
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Endangered species of animals and plants: the current situation in Russia and in the world. World Red Book and endangered species of Russia. Which animals are on the verge of extinction, and which are classified as vulnerable. Measures to protect the wildlife of the planet
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The Siberian river Tom is one of the largest tributaries of the Ob. Perhaps, not a single Russian body of water has as many amazing legends as there are about her - about Tom. We will give one of the most interesting stories and tell you about the possibilities of fishing on the river
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One of the largest species of seals living in the Arctic Ocean is the sea hare, or bearded seal. It lives in almost all Arctic seas and adjacent waters. Lakhtak can be found on the eastern shore of the East Siberian Sea, on the Chukchi Sea, at Cape Borrow, in the waters of Svalbard, Severnaya Zemlya