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What are troy ounces traditionally used to measure?

the troy ounce is about 10% heavier than the normal ounce; they are still used to weigh gold, silver, and gemstones,

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The historical significance of the Nebra sky disk

oldest known portable astronomical calendar. It was found 3600 years after being buried near Leipzig, Germany. It contains tin and gold fr

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Mutagens: Non-Ionizing Radiation

Microwave ovens, radio and TV antennae, radar installations and mobile phones..most dangerous for the brain, eyes, genitals, stomach, liver

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Physical Mutagens: Ionizing Radiation

limiting lifetime diagnostic radiation exposure to 100 mSv, which is the equivalent to about 10,000 chest X-rays, but only 25 chest CT sca

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LightSail 2: Spacecraft that runs on solar energy

The solar sail provides the spacecraft with unlimited supply of energy, thus allowing for exploration of the mystery that is space

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From mind-controlled prosthetics to those that can "feel"

Building smart mind-controlled robotic limbs isn’t enough; the next goal is restoring sensation in artificial body parts.

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MEG scanner: brain imaging helmet

Its uniqueness could lead to more discoveries regarding brain maturation and allow for better understanding and treatment of some diseases

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BOLTZMANN BRAIN PARADOX

According to Boltzmann brain paradox it is far more likely for a single brain together with a false memory of its existence to...

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