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What are the extraordinary properties of water?

Because its molecules are linked together by hydrogen bonding, water remains liquid in a wide range of temperatures, from 0ºC to 100ºC .

But the biggest anomaly is that, unlike most substances, solid water is less dense than liquid water.

And we must add its ability to regulate the temperature inside; that's why the sea stays warm months after the summer.

Japanese scientists create a 'washing machine for humans'

Can you imagine taking a relaxing bath in a machine that washes you with bubbles, plays relaxing music or videos?

Insect swarms generate as much electricity as a thunderstorm

Swarms of bees can generate an electrical charge of 1,000 volts per meter, a higher voltage density than thunderclouds and electrified dust storms.

This is what the Earth's magnetic field sounds like

The shield that protects our planet sounds 'pretty scary', according to ESA engineers.

Days were only 17 hours long 2.46 billion years ago

It was when the Moon was much closer to our planet. As the centuries pass, the Moon slowly recedes and the length of our day gradually lengthens accordingly.

Women are better at doing crosswords

A new study has revealed that women have a 'small but robust' advantage over time.

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