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Anna Kaczmarczyk

Physicists have explained the ability of cats to land on all paws

by Anna Kaczmarczyk

It turns out that these cute animals rotate the front and back halves of their bodies simultaneously in different directions, stretching their paws and tail in a special way. Thanks to this, they almost instantly adopt the safest position for landing. Similar principles are used by figure skaters, regulating the inertia of the body during the rotation on the ice. Such miracles of acrobatics would be impossible if cats did not have an amazingly flexible lumbar region.

Of course, if you’re the lucky owner of a house cat, you shouldn’t immediately put its unique abilities to the test. This is sometimes still quite traumatic for the animal, for example, if the fall starts from a low height, about 0.5 meters.

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Italy has imposed a ban on “puppy yoga”

by Anna Kaczmarczyk

Expert dog breeder Giuseppe D’Angelo explained that puppies are stressed during yoga sessions, and no pleasure is derived from the practice of the owners and their fellow hobbyists.

In addition, “puppy yoga” organizers often borrow animals from those involved in professional dog breeding. At the same time, the transportation of puppies is often done without observing the necessary safety standards, sometimes without even providing the young dogs with water.

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British monarchs will stop buying natural fur clothing

by Anna Kaczmarczyk

Queen Camilla, wife of the British monarch Charles the Third, has decided to follow the example of her deceased mother-in-law, who once publicly refused to buy natural fur garments. The royal family notified animal welfare organizations, and the public reaction was very positive.

Buckingham Palace emphasized that these are British values. However, Camilla will continue to occasionally dress up in fur garments that were purchased before, and her vow only applies to new purchases. In general, as early as 2019, they began creating faux fur clothing for her, including for ceremonial purposes.

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A summit on rodent control will be held in New York City

by Anna Kaczmarczyk

This issue is extremely topical in the city: health experts have reported an increase in the number of bacterial diseases carried by rats. Last year, 24 cases of infection were recorded – more than ever before.

Now in the city there are 6 cases of leptospirosis, which is transmitted through the urine of rodents. This disease can provoke kidney disease, meningitis, respiratory disorders, kidney failure and even death.

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The dog from the popular meme has passed away

by Anna Kaczmarczyk

The “Doge” meme gained popularity back in 2013. The photo of Kabosu was used mainly to express surprise, with the animal’s photo accompanied by the caption wow. Then the dog became the face of cryptocurrency, which was called Dogecoin.

Kabosu’s breed is the Shiba Inu. According to a recent study, dogs of this breed live an average of 14.6 years, that is, Kabosu can be considered a long-lived dog.

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How powerful are underwater volcanoes?

by Anna Kaczmarczyk

For a long time, experts have been studying megaplumes and their impact on the environment. However, due to the fact that eruptions occur very deep, they are difficult to detect and analyze.

British scientists studied the North Escanaba lava flow in the northeast Pacific Ocean. Plumes of hot water are capable of carrying particles of volcanic rock at a distance of 5 kilometers from the eruption site. And one eruption of North Escanaba created a megaplume with enough power to supply the United States with energy for several days.

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Scientists found inconsistencies in da Vinci’s “rule of trees”

by Anna Kaczmarczyk

Thus, according to the researchers, the vascular system present in trees must maintain hydraulic resistance to ensure efficient movement of water and nutrition through the tree, and for this characteristic, at a certain point Da Vinci’s rule ceases to apply.

It is noted that in order for fluids to move successfully from the bottom to the top, the vascular channels in trees must have a certain size in order for resistance to be maintained, so closer to the end of the plant, its volume must become smaller, causing the capillary ratio to be much higher.

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How does microplastics get in the air?

by Anna Kaczmarczyk

According to a recent study, 84 percent of airborne plastic microparticles are picked up from interstates and highways. This is due to tires naturally wearing out. Another 11 percent are lifted from the ocean surface.

Plastic microparticles also arise due to the breakdown of bags and bottles, during washing, when the fibers of things peel off.

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What is foxfire and why does it glow?

by Anna Kaczmarczyk

Old records, including the works of Aristotle, mention “cold fire” glows coming from fungi that live on rotting wood. It was originally thought that their glow served to attract pollinators.

The researchers studied the fungus Neonothopanus gardneri and found that it regulates its bioluminescence according to a circadian rhythm, peaking at night to attract more insects that could detect it in the dark.

The mechanism of spread through animal attraction gives fungi a great advantage, especially in dense forests where it is more difficult for spores to settle over a large area.

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An odious environmentalist has abandoned his own idea of planting as many trees on the planet as possible

by Anna Kaczmarczyk

At the UN climate change conference in Dubai, he pointed out the drawbacks of mass tree planting, such as suppression of biodiversity and insufficient carbon capture.

Crowther also warned that tree planting could be used as an excuse to avoid cutting emissions. He called for a focus on preserving existing forests, allowing them to grow and develop naturally, as he believes this will help offset emissions more effectively. Crowther’s work now focuses on stopping “greenwashing” and making real positive environmental gains.

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