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Twenty-four brain samples collected in early 2024 measured on average about 0.5% plastic by weight

Douglas Main Wed 21 Aug 2024 15.00 CEST – A growing body of scientific evidence shows that microplastics are accumulating in critical human organs, including the brain, leading researchers to call for more urgent actions to rein in plastic pollution. Studies have detected tiny shards and specks of plastics in human lungs, placentas, reproductive organs, livers,…
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Lynn Margulis

Lynn Margulis: Unraveling the Microbial Mysteries of Cell Evolution

antonfoek Lynn Margulis, a visionary biologist and tireless champion of the microbial world, made significant contributions to our understanding of cell evolution. Let’s explore her remarkable journey through four key aspects of her work: 1. Endosymbiotic Theory Lynn Margulis proposed the endosymbiotic theory, a radical explanation for the origin of mitochondria and chloroplasts in eukaryotic…
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Man In Rabat/ Morocco Sits And is Always Reading

Man In Rabat/ Morocco Sits And is Always Reading 

Everyday At His Bookstore  antonfoek Mr. Aziz’s passion for reading is immediately infectious and moreover also extremely inspiring to all who encounter him and appreciate the transformative power of literature.  He has, no doubt, become a living legend in the heart of Morocco’s capital city of Rabat, a man whose life compltely revolves around the simple yet…
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Michio Kaku

The Physics of Time Travel: Michio Kaku’s Insights

antonfoek Introduction Time travel, a concept that has fascinated humanity for centuries, has long been relegated to the realm of science fiction. However, theoretical physicist Dr. Michio Kaku has delved into the intricacies of time, pushing the boundaries of our understanding. In this article, we explore Kaku’s insights into the relativity of time within the…
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59-Year-Old Chimpanzee Refuses Food and Cries Until She Hears a Familiar Voice

59-Year-Old Chimpanzee Refuses Food and Cries Until She Hears a Familiar Voice

antonfoek There was serious concern at the Royal Burgers’  Zoo in Arnhem. Mama, the 59-year-old chimpanzee  matriarch, had refused to eat or drink for  several days. Her condition was rapidly worsening,  and the zoo staff felt time was running out.  In this tense atmosphere, the arrival of a  familiar person was about to change everything. Mama was not…
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Bob Nadkarni

Bob Nadkarni and The MAZE: A Legacy of Art and Jazz in Rio de Janeiro

antonfoek The Visionary Behind The MAZE Bob Nadkarni, a British journalist and filmmaker, moved to Rio de Janeiro over 40 years ago with a dream that extended far beyond his own artistic pursuits. He founded The MAZE not just as his home and art studio but as a cultural beacon in the heart of Catete.…
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Germany-Scotland warming up 14 June 2024

Teenage bagpiper becomes ‘sensation’ in Munich ahead of Scotland match A Scottish teenager has wowed crowds in Germany with a bagpipe performance of songs including Super John McGinn and the German national anthem. Fraser Smith, 17, is among thousands of Scotland fans to have travelled to Germany to support the team on their campaign to…
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QUADRILLE ET DANSES TRADITIONNELLES. Un Film de Eddy OZIER-LAFONTINE

Passion Caraibe And Madi & Kera

QUADRILLE ET DANSES TRADITIONNELLES. Un Film de Eddy OZIER-LAFONTINE antonfoek PASSION CARAIBE AND MADI & KERA. APRES MIDI QUADRILLE AND TRADITIONAL DANCES. A film by Eddy OZIER-LAFONTINE. A half-day devoted to traditional dance. Biguine Mazurka Valse Créole Mérengué Tango and Quadrille, as well as Dj Pascal’s entertainment, and the party lived up to its promise.…
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What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness

What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness

antonfoek What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it’s fame and money, you’re not alone – but, according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, you’re mistaken. As the director of a 75-year-old study on adult development, Waldinger has unprecedented access to data on true happiness and satisfaction. In this talk,…
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Michael absorbeert de lessen van de Ajax Challenge

Michael absorbeert de lessen van de Ajax Challenge om droom waarheid te maken:

‘Werken bij de Marechaussee’ antonfoek De deur zwaait open van het klaslokaal naast het oude trainingsveld van Ajax. Het gebouw kijkt uit op het grasveld waar spelers als Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Jari Litmanen en Rafael van der Vaart zich in het zweet werkten. De Johan Cruijff ArenA statig op de achtergrond. In de deuropening staat de…
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