Science

Nicotine affects the human body in many different ways because it binds permanently and blocks the action of dozens of different types of enzymes.

There are many theories about the formation of the Moon, but the most probable is that in the early days of the Solar System, the proto-Earth collided with a celestial body the size of Mars, and this impact generated enough energy to throw enough material into Earth's orbit to form the Moon.

Despite the literal translation of the term, the feeling of hunger is very often present in a person with this disorder.

Its surface is highly geologically diverse.

Heated amber emits a pine-tree fragrance.

Silver is used in medicine wherever it is necessary to reduce the risk of bacterial infections (surgical instruments, dialysis devices).

We are currently living in the fourth stage of the universe’s development.

In the language of the Sámi people (the native inhabitants of Lapland), the name of the aurora "guovssahasah" means "the sun shining in the sky in the morning or evening".

Fungi are a separate kingdom, more closely related to animals than to plants.

Any astronaut interested in working for NASA has to complete 1 000 hours of flying time.