tropical areas, they can also sound to warn the population of the arrival of a cyclone or hurricane. In areas located near a dam, another warning signal is provided in case of rupture of the structure: a foghorn sound of a minimum duration of 2 minutes 3- Why do sirens sound on the first Wed ...
ive star at the end of its life, when it explodes into a supernova. They are very dense stars that spin on themselves sending out a periodic radio signal. The name 'pulsar' comes from the English pulsating star which means 'pulsating star' because this very special type of star periodically se ...
competed in creativity to transport this sacred fire. In 1952, the Olympic flame crossed the Arctic Circle. In 1976, it was transformed into a radio signal transmitted from Athens to Canada, where it was used to rekindle another flame with a laser beam. In 2000, the Olympic torch traveled on a Nat ...
narrow peninsula not far from the seaside resort of Portorož (5 km to the south). Since ancient times, a lighthouse was erected on this peninsula to signal the entrance to the port of Aegidia (present-day Koper). The name Piran is thought to derive from the Greek "pyr," meaning "fire." The Romans ...
ard, the bathing flags have changed their shape. Now they are no longer triangular but rectangular. New colors are also making their appearance to signal danger or delineate bathing areas. For example, while the green (for no apparent danger) and red (for prohibited swimming) flags do not chan ...
ster in advance or download a mobile application to receive these alert messages. The notification will reach you, accompanied by a specific sound signal and a vibration, even if your cell phone is in silent mode. However, you will not receive it if your smartphone is in airplane mode or turned o ...
you who are satisfied with their work, it's not proof that you've suddenly become envious. Rather, it is a sign of your own job dissatisfaction and a signal that should alert you. 3- You have relationship problems at work Even if you are satisfied or even passionate about the job you have, relat ...
e does not promote bowel movements. On the contrary, this bad habit ends up distending the muscles of the anus and weakening what is called the 'need signal'. To use the toilet well, remember that there is no need to insist. There is no point in waiting more than 3 or 4 minutes if nothing comes. ...
1- Water Did you know that some signals we interpret as hunger are actually a signal of dehydration? The first of the 5 natural appetite suppressants that you can use to lose weight is simply water... Drinking a small glass of water 30 minutes before meals is a good way to regulate your appetite a ...
weight and you're looking to understand why you're always hungry, know that two hormones work together to regulate appetite. The hormone that sends a signal to our brain when we've eaten enough, called leptin, is the hormone of satiety. Even though leptin is produced by adipose tissue, it's not the ...
lings out loud. Scientists have identified no less than 24 different clucks that they use to express emotions such as satisfaction, fear or anger, but also to signal the beginning and end of laying and to educate chicks. Listen closely and you'll see that your arrival in the chicken coop doesn't l ...
able to see the light turn yellow in some cities in France! This pedestrian yellow light works exactly the same way as the orange light for cars. It signals the imminent passage to red, so that pedestrians do not enter the roadway. Specifically, this new yellow light will be tested in two forms: a ...
When you're busy with something else, you eat too quickly and without taking the time to chew. However, it takes the brain 20 minutes to receive the signal of satiety. That's why the first of the 6 tips for eating healthily at work is to take a real lunch break by dedicating at least half an hour t ...
s in the body. Consequently, the decrease in ATP levels in the blood leads to a decrease in available energy at the cellular level. The body sends a signal to the brain that it lacks energy and needs to eat. According to these American researchers, excess fructose is the cause of an imbalance in e ...
these feats, they rely solely on their hearing. The ball used is a special one containing bells. The players also use a verbal code unique to them to signal their presence. That's why spectators must remain silent during the game... except of course after a goal! ...
r appearance. If the mattress retains the shape of your body or shows signs of sagging, it's time for a new one. The quality of your sleep is also a signal to pay attention to. If your nights are not restful, your mattress does not provide good support, and you wake up with back pain, don’t wait ...
rists, cyclists, or pedestrians but also to all people with reduced mobility due to age, disability, injury, or pregnancy, for example. This app can signal obstacles in real-time to a visually impaired user or indicate an accessible route without elevation changes to a person in a wheelchair. When ...
for liberal professions, custom professional plaques are not a legal requirement. Nevertheless, most liberal professionals choose to install them to signal the entrance of their office. In the fields of health and justice, the professional plaque is often the first image presented to patients or c ...
