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Originally named ceverit, Superfest was an extremely durable glass patented and developed in 1979 in East Germany to combat excessive glass waste.

STÜTZERBACH, Germany (AP) — An idyllic springtime morning in the sleepy village of Stützerbach was disturbed Tuesday with hundreds of German police taking on “soccer hooligans” in preparation for the European Championship. Birds were chirping and golden sunshine was starting to warm a new day when a train of trouble arrived to shatter the peaceful […]

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We have good news for those of you who have an unholy terror of getting struck by lightning: dousing your head in rainwater may increase your chance of survival by up to 90 percent.

Suggests that exposure to thunderstorm rain could provide a huge lifeline in the event of lightning strikes. Lead researcher Rene Machts explains that m

Researchers found that rainwater on the scalp acts like a protective shell during lightning, reducing the electrical current entering the brain.

3D models of human head experience less damage when subjected to lightning strike simulation

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Portable UV device should reduce incidence of infectious diseases that require treatment with antibiotics.

Infectious diseases pose a huge problem in poultry farming. Poultry farmers are often forced to rely on antibiotics to tackle this issue. However, this can sometimes result in germs developing resistance to these drugs. These resistant pathogens then find their way into our food via animal products. The frequent use of antibiotics can therefore pose potential health risks to both animals and humans. With the help of a compact device that combines several processes, including UV disinfection, pho...