Ecology

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How do we get convinced by others? Persuasion techniques and Cialdini’s 6 principles

Robert Cialdinione of the world’s leading experts on persuasive communicationhas established the so-called 6 Principles of Persuasion (reciprocity, commitment and coherence, social proof, authority, sympathy, scarcity). What are they for? Well, let’s start with an example: have you ever received an email from an e-commerce site you are registered with announcing 50% discounts for that day only? Up until that ...

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Producing Water on the Moon by Melting Regolith: Chinese Study on Lunar Samples

Credit: Chen, X. et al. (2024) Future human bases on the Moon could produce water in situ melting lunar regolith (i.e. the surface layer of our natural satellite) at temperatures above 1100 °Cpossibly through mirrors that collect and focus sunlight. A recent study (accepted for publication in the journal The Innovation) where some samples of lunar regolith brought to Earth ...

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Why can’t we go to the bathroom when we travel? Travel constipation and its remedies

During the holidays we often go on trips and, taken by the enthusiasm or the anxiety of forgetting something, often our mood and our habits change dramatically. Whether for fun or for work, traveling is a stressful activity for our organism, which is subjected to environmental, dietary and routine changes. As a result, our body can react by modifying intestinal ...

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Eruption in Iceland Releases Sulfur Dioxide Into Atmosphere, But We Don’t Have to Worry

Iceland is back in the news: the August 22nd a has started new eruptive phase in the peninsula of Reykjanes. This time, unlike the eruptions observed in previous months, the village of Grindavik it has not been reached by lava but, nevertheless, attention remains high for the emissions of sulfur dioxidea toxic gas. In fact, various weather services have reported ...

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What is the HIMARS missile system used by Kiev and what are its advantages

HIMARSacronym for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systemis the name of the weapon system used for launching various types of missiles, consisting mainly of a launcher mounted on a vectora vehicle capable of transporting and then deploying the system at strategic points. In this way, the system is guaranteed large versatility of employment, making it possible to provide support Of fire ...

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Why do we talk about “sali” in tobacco shop signs in Italy? History and meaning

Even today in many Italian municipalities it is possible to find old tobacco shop signs which, below the large “T”, bear the inscription “Salts and Tobaccos“. But why do we talk about salt in a tobacconist’s? Simple: in the past, tobacconists sold, in addition to tobacco products, other types of products subject to state monopoly such as stamps, postcards and, ...

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Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France: The geopolitical implications

Pavel Durov. Credits: Tech Crunch Pavel Durovthe thirty-nine-year-old French-Russian founder of the Russian social networking platforms VK and the instant messaging platform Telegramwas arrested by French authorities on Saturday, August 24, at Paris Le Bourget airport. Durov is accused of being an accomplice in numerous illegal activities (child pornography and illegal pornography, scams, drug trafficking) that have been taking place ...

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Car Air Conditioning: Some Tips to Avoid Odors, Mold and Bacteria

In the warmer months we find ourselves driving more and more often with the windows closed and the air conditioning “on full blast”, sheltered from the torrid temperatures of the season. It can happen, however, that we feel unpleasant smells of damp or stale. These signals should not be underestimated: in the ventilation system of our car they can in ...

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Swiss Army Knife, Its Invention, The Largest in the World and What the Law Says

The Swiss Army Knife It is one of the most iconic objects of our neighbors across the Alps: corkscrews, blades, screwdrivers, scissors, pliers and much more enclosed in a small pocket tool. It is an essential gadget for many enthusiasts of do-it-yourself and hiking, and even the swiss army has been using it as equipment for its soldiers for over ...