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61% of bulgarians face false news every day, only 26% see them as a threat
Bursukov · Society · before 5 meat.

61% of bulgarians face false news every day, only 26% see them as a threat

ABCUD CONVINCED

According to a survey by the Meara polling agency, held on 16-17 January 2025 among 800 adult Bulgarians, nearly 61% claim that practically every day they fall into news that can be defined as false, false or false. However, only 26% see disinformation as a threat to democracy.

Science Facts · World · before 5 meat.

Skip your daily nap, shrink your brain.A study by researchers from University College London and the University of the Republic in Uruguay has found that people who habitually take daytime naps tend to have significantly larger total brain volume—a key indicator of brain health that typically declines with age and is associated with reduced dementia risk.The team used Mendelian randomization, a method that leverages genetic variants (present from birth) that make people more likely to nap regularly. By analyzing brain MRI scans and health records from more than 35,000 participants in the UK Biobank, they discovered that those genetically inclined to nap had brain volumes corresponding to 2.6 to 6.5 fewer years of aging.While this doesn’t definitively prove that napping itself enlarges the brain, the genetic approach helps rule out many lifestyle-related confounding factors, providing stronger evidence of a potential causal relationship than traditional observational studies.Notably, the researchers found no link between napping predisposition and performance on tests of reaction time, memory, or visual processing. However, previous studies have shown that short naps can deliver immediate cognitive benefits.The study lacked specific data on nap duration, but prior research suggests naps of 30 minutes or less provide the greatest advantages while minimizing disruption to nighttime sleep.This is the largest study to date linking regular napping with brain structure. Although further research is needed in more diverse populations, the findings bolster the idea that a brief daytime rest may help preserve brain volume and support long-term cognitive health.Science and facts💡

Skip your daily nap, shrink your brain.A study by researchers from University College London and the University of the Republic in Uruguay has found that people who habitually take daytime naps tend to have significantly larger total brain volume—a key indicator of brain health that typically declines with age and is associated with reduced dementia risk.The team used Mendelian randomization, a me...

Science Facts · Society · before 5 meat.

Scientists have discovered that ants, after collecting grains and seeds which they need to store for the winter, actually break them into halves before storing in their nests. This is because by breaking the seeds into half, it stops them from germinating despite the most perfect conditions. But here comes the even more interesting part. Scientists were stunned when they discovered that coriander seeds stored in the ant nest were always broken down into 4 pieces instead of 2 pieces. After some lab research, scientists discovered that a coriander seed is the only seed that can germinate even after being divided into two, but can not germinate after it’s divided into four parts.Science and facts💡

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Scientists have discovered that ants, after collecting grains and seeds which they need to store for the winter, actually break them into halves before storing in their nests. This is because by breaking the seeds into half, it stops them from germinating despite the most perfect conditions. But here comes the even more interesting part. Scientists were stunned when they discovered that coriander ...

Parliamentary Dictionary 2024: "rogue," "punch his can" and other pearls
Bursukov · Policy · before 5 meat.

Parliamentary Dictionary 2024: "rogue," "punch his can" and other pearls

INCOMPETENCE ABCUD

Video of the most scandalous speeches in the 51st National Assembly. It includes insults like "rogue" (from Rudy to Miroslav Ivanov), "punch his canon Mr. Peevski" (Toshko Yordanov), accusations of belonging to "State Security" and other examples of political culture in Bulgarian.

Did You Know? · Environment · before 5 meat.

Scientists have detected traces of nuclear activity in the West Philippine Sea.

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Scientists have detected traces of nuclear activity in the West Philippine Sea. They found higher levels of a radioactive substance called iodine-129 in seawater samples from this area.After testing 119 samples from different parts of Philippine waters, they discovered that iodine-129 levels in the West Philippine Sea were 1.5 to 1.7 times higher than in nearby regions. This isotope is almost alwa...

Did You Know? · World · before 5 meat.

Hidden in Bremen lies a mechanical marvel from 1934 that puts our modern glass skyscrapers to absolute shame.The Haus des Glockenspiels features thirty porcelain bells and a rotating brick tower that transforms every single hour. It was designed by a visionary tycoon to prove that complex engineering and art could coexist in perfect harmony.The intricate rotating panels depicting famous explorers function flawlessly nearly a century later without a single line of code. Did you know? 🎓

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Hidden in Bremen lies a mechanical marvel from 1934 that puts our modern glass skyscrapers to absolute shame.The Haus des Glockenspiels features thirty porcelain bells and a rotating brick tower that transforms every single hour. It was designed by a visionary tycoon to prove that complex engineering and art could coexist in perfect harmony.The intricate rotating panels depicting famous explorers ...

Did You Know? · Society · before 5 meat.

For decades, Joe Rinaudo has been restoring photoplayers, the rare mechanical instruments that once brought silent films to life.And here is the demonstration: a unique mechanical organ and percussion instrument all in one.Did you know? 🎓

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For decades, Joe Rinaudo has been restoring photoplayers, the rare mechanical instruments that once brought silent films to life.And here is the demonstration: a unique mechanical organ and percussion instrument all in one.Did you know? 🎓

Red lines everywhere: how the "rotation" became a political theater
Bursukov · Policy · before 5 meat.

Red lines everywhere: how the "rotation" became a political theater

MANIPULATION DOUBLE STANDARD

The rotational agreement between PP-DB and GERB-SDZ caused another political scandal. PP-DB demands control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which Maria Gabriel (GERB) declared a "red line." At the same time, each of the parties has its own "red lines" which prove to be more than the agreements themselves.