There is a lot of evidence that demonstrates the sphericity of the Earth, although it should be noted that our planet is not perfectly round. In fact, depending on the degree of approximation that one wishes to maintain, the Earth can be considered a balla geoidor a rotation ellipsoid. Let’s see in detail what these shapes are and why all ...
Photo Credits: Eva Rinaldi (Taylor Swift) and Gage Skidmore (Kamala Harris) The English word “endorsement” literally means “support“, “approval” or “support” and it is used especially in politicswhen a public figure or a celebrity openly declares his support for a candidate. In short, it’s a kind of official “support”. But theendorsement It is not just a statement, but it has ...
According to the latest bulletin of the Vesuvius Observatory INGV relating to the Campi Flegrei, the ground uplift speed linked to bradyseism it is halved in the last month compared to what was recorded since mid-April, going from an average value of 20±3 mm/month at about 10±3 mm/monthThe decrease in this value is also associated with a reduction of seismic ...
In Sweden the public health authority – the Folklore traditions – has released new guidelines advising parents to Never let children under 2 years old use a smartphone (or other tech devices with displays, such as tablet). For children aged between 2 and 5 years, the maximum use of electronic devices should be 1 hour per day and for those ...
During heavy rain events, the following may occur: collapse of retaining structuressuch as walls And bulkheadswhose aim is to contain the ground behind them. In fact, there is a direct link between rains and collapses… but why? In this article we will first clarify what is meant by support works, what are the main types and why they could collapse ...
Anyone who has ever tried to delve into the world of vinyl records will certainly have come across the terms 33 laps And 45 rpm. These terms – which can create a bit of confusion for neophytes of the genre – indicate the number of revolutions made by the disc in one minute and, consequently, the rotation speedwhich is greater ...
Baleines Lighthouse, Saint–Clément–des–Baleines (Charente–Maritime), France. Credits: Michel Griffon Square waves are formed when two wave systems intersect, creating a sort of wavy pattern on the surface of the water. This phenomenon, which is also known as “cross sea“, can be dangerous because it creates rip currents that put boats at risk, increasing the likelihood of accidents. In Italy it is ...
The online scams pose a growing threat to online sellers. The explosion of e-commerce — which increased by as much as 10 percentage points during the COVID-19 pandemic for many product categories — has brought with it new opportunities, but also new potential risks, even for those who are about to sell products and services online. Fraudsters have become increasingly ...
The incorrect use of words is widespread iron and steel, both in the everyday context but also in the specialist or technical one. In fact, it is often easy to create confusion between what is essentially steel but is wrongly labeled as iron. From a technological point of view, we are talking about two completely different materialsalthough they appear to ...
There Sails of Scampia I am residential buildings constructed in Naples between 1962 and 1975 based on the architect’s design Franz DiSalvoToday only the following remain standing: three sails from the seven original and it is July 22nd collapse of an external balcony of the sky sail, which caused the death of three people. The buildings were designed to be ...