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Ancient Egyptian sarcophagus with a mummy: illustration for an article on the risks of trading ancient remains

Trade in Ancient Mummies: A Real Health Threat Instead of a Mysterious Curse

Science 08/17/2026, 08:23
📢 Scientists sound the alarm: trading ancient mummies is more dangerous than curses. The growth of the market on social networks and auctions in 2026 has led to real health risks. Remains contain arsenic and Aspergillus fungal spores capable of killing. At risk are not only collectors but also couriers delivering "artifacts" by mail. ⚠️👻 #science #safety #mummies
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Edmontosaurus skull in museum — key evidence of collagen preservation in dinosaur bones

Collagen in Edmontosaurus Bone: A Discovery That Challenges Views on DNA and Protein Preservation

Science 08/16/2026, 23:33
🦕 Scientists have discovered preserved collagen in a dinosaur bone that is 66 million years old! This discovery, published in the journal Analytical Chemistry, calls into question the theory of the complete disappearance of organic matter during fossilization. 🔬 The amino acid hydroxyproline was found in an Edmontosaurus bone from South Dakota. Researchers ruled out contamination using mass spectrometry. 🧬 This changes the understanding of biomaterial preservation and opens the way for studying the biology of extinct species at the molecular level. Perhaps museums are full of "treasures" that we have not yet appreciated!
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Left: new jellyfish species with geometric pattern discovered by schoolboy; right: 13-year-old Japanese schoolboy with net near water

From a school hobby to world science: how a 13-year-old Japanese schoolboy discovered a new species of 'mathematical' jellyfish

Science 08/16/2026, 23:24
🇯🇵 13-year-old Japanese schoolboy Ryoya Sugimoto made a sensational discovery by finding a new species of marine organism! 👁️ In 2018, the boy noticed strange jellyfish near the pier that did not match any known species. Thanks to his hobby and cooperation with scientists from NOAA (USA), he helped describe a new species — Orchistoma integrale. 🧬 It is called the 'integral jellyfish' because of the shape of its reproductive organs, which resemble the integral sign. Despite the name, it is a hydroid animal, not a 'true' jellyfish. Ryoya's story proves: science begins with curiosity! 🔬🌊 #Science #Japan #Jellyfish #Discovery #Biology #CitizenScience
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Ancient Chinese vessel containing 2300-year-old alcohol studied by scientists

Living history: In China, researchers analyzed 3.74 liters of 2,300-year-old alcohol

Science 08/16/2026, 18:55
🇨🇳 In China, scientists analyzed 3.74 liters of 2,300-year-old alcohol. The find in a Qin-era tomb is rewriting the history of brewing: a millet-based drink with "Qu" starter was preserved in a bronze vessel. Inside, 8,500 yeast cells and 2,400 organic compounds were found. This proves that ancient masters possessed advanced fermentation technologies, surpassing European methods of that time. 🍺🔬 #Archaeology #China #Science
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Scientist in blue gloves holding thin transparent HARFF optical fiber, demonstrating revolutionary sensitivity

Glass Nerves of the Future: New HARFF Optical Fiber is 1,000 Times More Sensitive Than Standard Fiber

Science 08/16/2026, 05:40
🔬 **Revolution in Sensing**: Scientists from Sweden and the UK have created flat HARFF optical fiber that is 1,000 times more sensitive than standard fiber. 📉 🧠 **How it works**: New geometry and micro-cavities with metals allow the fiber to "feel" pressure and temperature. 🚀 **Where it applies**: From monitoring the condition of bridges and aircraft to controlling battery safety and medicine. The main advantage is compatibility with standard equipment! #Science #Technology #OpticalFiber
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Rare nacreous clouds over Antarctica during polar night, recorded by Ukrainian scientists

Glow in the polar night: Ukrainian scientists in Antarctica recorded rare nacreous clouds

Science 08/15/2026, 19:23
🌙✨ Ukrainian polar explorers at the "Academician Vernadsky" station recorded a rare phenomenon — nacreous clouds against the backdrop of the Moon. Meteorologist Serhiy Yakushchenko caught the moment when moonlight created a rainbow iridescence at an altitude of 30 km. Despite the beauty, this phenomenon is an indicator of processes affecting the ozone layer. #Ukraine #Science #Antarctica #Ecology
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Diver holding an antique 1864 Guinness bottle recovered from the sea floor against a backdrop of blue water

Jurassic Beer: Divers Recover 1864 Guinness Bottle from the Ocean Floor

Science 08/14/2026, 21:41
🍺 Sensation at the bottom of the English Channel! Divers raised a 1864 Guinness bottle from a sunken ship. 🇬🇧🇮🇪 🔬 Scientists named the project "Jurassic Beer": they plan to clone ancient yeast to recreate the taste of the 19th century. 🤿 The bottle was preserved thanks to a "hydraulic lock" under water pressure. The diver may be allowed to take the first sip, but only after testing for toxins. 📍 The discovery was made off Dover in August 2026. #Guinness #Archaeology #Science
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Sunset over the sea in Odessa with sunbeams piercing through clouds, reflecting on waves near a pebble beach — a rare phenomenon linked to nocturnal water glow

Living Sea: Rare Nighttime Water Glow Recorded in Odesa

Science 08/14/2026, 13:18
🌊 The sea in Odesa glowed at night! On August 14, 2026, a rare phenomenon of bioluminescence was recorded on the coast. The waves glowed bluish-green, creating the effect of a "phosphorescent sea." Scientists explain this by the activity of Noctiluca microorganisms, not chemistry. 🧬✨ #Odesa #Nature #Bioluminescence #BlackSea #Science
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A bright Perseid meteor streaks across the starry night sky above pine tree silhouettes on the night of August 13, 2026

Celestial Show: How to Watch the Peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower on the Night of August 13, 2026

Science 08/12/2026, 18:02
🌌 On the night of August 13, 2026, expect the peak of the Perseid meteor shower! 🌠 🔭 Best conditions in recent years: The Moon will not interfere with observations. ⏰ Peak activity: 03:00 AM (up to 40 meteors per hour). 📍 Where to watch: outside the city, towards the northeast. ☀️ Bonus: A partial solar eclipse will occur on August 12. #Perseids2026 #Astronomy #MeteorShower #Science
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Supernova explosion, symbolizing a cosmic event that could have influenced life evolution on Earth

Supernova as an Evolutionary Engine: How a Stellar Explosion 2.5 Million Years Ago Could Have Altered DNA on Earth

Science 08/12/2026, 10:08
🌌 A supernova explosion 2.5 million years ago could have changed the course of evolution on Earth! Scientists have found traces of the iron-60 isotope in the ocean, proving a nearby stellar explosion. It is believed that a flux of cosmic rays damaged DNA and triggered an evolutionary leap in fish in Lake Tanganyika. From voting glitches to mutations: space influences us more than we think. 🧬🔥 #science #space #evolution #supernova #XABinfo
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Modern facility for producing nuclear fusion fuel in an industrial workshop

Breakthrough in Fusion Energy: US Funds Creation of a 'Fuel Factory' for Reactors

Science 08/12/2026, 05:16
🇺🇸 The US has awarded grants to Kyoto Fusioneering to create the Unity-3 prototype — a device for producing fuel for fusion reactors. 🔬 Development will take place at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The device will test 'breeding blanket' technology, which generates tritium from liquid lithium. 🚀 Data from Unity-3 will help other startups (Realta Fusion, Thea Energy, etc.) in reactor design, accelerating the development of fusion energy.
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