Ecology

A huge submarine mountain 4200 meters high in the Pacific Ocean

A huge submarine mountain 4200 meters high in the Pacific Ocean

Credit: Noaa A large submarine mountain (sex) 4200 m high above the ocean seabed was discovered by the researchers of the Noaa (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) during an expedition to the western ocean north of Palaua island country located east of the Philippines. The top of the mountain is found 240 m below the surface of the ocean. The ...

What are the neutral countries in the world and why Italy cannot afford to be

What are the neutral countries in the world and why Italy cannot afford to be

Infantry team of the Swiss army. Switzerland represents the classic example of “neutral country”. (Credit: Thebernfiles) THE Neutral countries are those states that choose to do not participate in armed conflictsneither directly nor indirectly, avoiding to provide military or logistical support to one of the parties in war and protecting their territory from external intrusions. During European history, many attempted ...

How did gymnastics come about? Here are how long men practice motor activities

How did gymnastics come about? Here are how long men practice motor activities

Gymnical activities practiced at the beginning of the twentieth century, via Wikicommons Motor activities – including in this definition both gymnasticsboth lo competitive sport – They have been widespread since ancient times. In the Greek cities-for example, they were considered a tool for the formation of citizens. The advent of the Christian religion constituted an obstacle to the spread of ...

Is it true that the thieves are attracted to precious objects? No, it is a false myth

Is it true that the thieves are attracted to precious objects? No, it is a false myth

We all know them with a name that seems almost a destiny, “Jazza Ladra“: These birds have the reputation of steal sparkling objectseven going so far as to premise jewelry or other precious. A belief rooted through all European culture, but that In reality it does not seem to have any foundation. Although it is true that the gaces, like ...

The 5 bridges with the longest span in Italy: here is the map

The 5 bridges with the longest span in Italy: here is the map

The complex orography of Italy – made of mountains, hills and numerous waterways – has made it necessary over time, the creation of important crossing works, such as bridges. On our territory there are several and some works also extend for several kilometers. However, although the total length is an important parameter, The real engineering challenge It is mainly measured ...

Why do you say "good bridge"?

Why do you say “good bridge”?

How many times have you happened to wish to pass a “good bridge“Near the weekend or on the occasion of holidays? This is an expression that finds its use also referring to Rainbows And animals. It is used in fact both to wish a long weekend (bridge) that to express a sort of consoling closeness when an animal dies, recalling ...

What happens in the brain of serial killers: the role of the prefrontal cortex and norepinephrine

What happens in the brain of serial killers: the role of the prefrontal cortex and norepinephrine

Map the brain of a serial killeryou can … or at least that’s what some neurocriminologists are trying to do. Each serial killer has very different characteristics from each other: number of victims, motive, methods of execution of the crime. Scientific evidence, however, found common traits involving psychological, neurobiological and even genetic factors. Child trauma, reduction of gray matter, alteration ...