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  Ingredients: 1.5 kg tomatoes (halved, core removed) 5 garlic cloves (unpeeled) 2 tbsp olive oil 1.5 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp salt (or cooking salt/kosher) ¼ tsp black pepper 1 onion, diced 1 litre vegetable stock (or more if needed) 2 garlic cloves, minced (for sautéing) Optional: ½ tsp sugar (if soup is too acidic) Optional: ½ cup cream (or butter) — for a richer version Fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped (for garnish) Instructions: Preheat oven and arrange halved tomatoes and unpeeled garlic cloves on a tray. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Roast until tomatoes are soft and slightly charred (watch the garlic so it doesn’t burn). In a pot, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in a bit of olive oil until soft and fragrant. Add the roasted tomatoes (with juices), roasted garlic, and vegetable stock into the pot. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Use an immersion blender (or regular blender—careful with hot liquid) to purée the soup until...

  Ingredients: - 1 ½ cups crushed pistachio cookies (about 25 cookies) - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted - 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - ½ cup finely chopped roasted pistachios, plus more for topping - ¼ cup heavy cream - 2 large eggs Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed cookies and melted butter; press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. 2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in chopped pistachios and heavy cream. 3. Beat in eggs one at a time until just combined. Pour filling over cookie crust. 4. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. 5. Let cool on a wire rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. 6. Garnish with additional chopped pistachios before serving. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook/Chill Time: 300 minutes Total Time: 320 minutes Servings: 10

  Ingredients: - 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar - ½ teaspoon salt - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened - ½ cup powdered sugar - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - ½ cup fresh blackberries, mashed - ½ cup chopped pistachios Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined. 3. Gently fold in the mashed blackberries and chopped pistachios, mixing until just combined. 4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust. 5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm. 6. Slice into bars and enjoy this dreamy treat! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook/Chill Time: 120 minutes Total Time: 135 minutes Servings: 16 Calories: 210 per serving

  Ingredients: 🐟 Grilled salmon fillets 🌱 1 cup quinoa, cooked 🥦 1 cup steamed broccoli florets 🥑 1 avocado, sliced 🍅 Cherry tomatoes, halved 🥒 Cucumber, sliced 🍋 Lemon wedges 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste 🍶 Olive oil for drizzling 🌿 Fresh herbs (optional) Instructions: Grill the Salmon: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the salmon is cooked to your liking. Set aside. Prepare the Quinoa: Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Once done, fluff with a fork and set aside. Steam the Broccoli: Steam the broccoli florets until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, steamed broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices. Toss gently to mix.

  Ingredients:   - 1 pound ground beef   - 4 cloves garlic, minced   - 1 medium onion, chopped   - 1 bell pepper, chopped   - 1 cup marinara sauce   - 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning   - 1 teaspoon salt   - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper   - 4 sub rolls or hoagie rolls   - 4 tablespoons butter, softened   - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese   - Optional: Fresh basil for garnish   Directions:   1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.   2. Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften.   3. Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.   4. While the mixture simmers, preheat your ...

 Slow Cooker Sicilian Chicken Soup Recipe 🍲 Ingredients:   - 1 lb boneless chicken breasts   - 1 large onion, chopped   - 2 carrots, sliced   - 2 celery stalks, sliced   - 3 garlic cloves, minced   - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes   - 4 cups chicken broth   - 1 teaspoon dried oregano   - 1 teaspoon dried basil   - 1/2 teaspoon salt   - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper   - 1 cup uncooked small pasta (like ditalini or elbows)   - Optional: 1 cup fresh spinach for added greens   Directions:   1. Place the chicken breasts, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in the slow cooker.   2. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.   3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.   4. About 30 minutes before serving, remove the chic...

  Ingredients:   - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened   - 1 cup granulated sugar   - 2 large eggs   - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract   - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour   - 1 teaspoon baking powder   - 1/2 teaspoon salt   - 1 cup fresh blueberries   - 8 oz cream cheese, softened   - 1/4 cup powdered sugar   Directions:   1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.   2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.   3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.   4. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries....

  Ingredients:   - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened   - 1/2 cup granulated sugar   - 2 cups all-purpose flour   - 1/2 teaspoon salt   - 1/2 cup raspberry jam   - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   Directions:   1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.   2. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually stir in the flour and salt until a dough forms.   3. Divide the dough in half and roll each portion into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.   4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.   5. Unwrap the dough logs and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet.   6. Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie and fill with about 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam, s...

  Ingredients:   - 2 cups all-purpose flour   - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda   - 1/4 teaspoon salt   - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened   - 1 cup granulated sugar   - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed   - 2 large eggs   - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   - 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (or freeze-dried for less moisture)   - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (for the cookie dough)   - 2 cups melting chocolate (for coating, such as dark or milk chocolate)   Directions:   1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.   2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.   3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.   4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to th...

  Ingredients:   - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour   - 1 teaspoon baking soda   - 1/2 teaspoon salt   - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened   - 3/4 cup granulated sugar   - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar   - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   - 2 large eggs   - 2 cups white chocolate chips   - 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries   Directions:   1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.   2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.   3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.   4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.   5. Gradually stir in the flour mixture until combined.   6. Fold in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.   7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough ...

  Ingredients:   - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened   - 1/2 cup granulated sugar   - 2 cups all-purpose flour   - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   - 1/4 teaspoon salt   - 1 large egg yolk   Directions:   1. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.   2. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.   3. Gradually stir in the flour and salt until a dough forms. Do not overmix.   4. Shape the dough into a log, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.   5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.   6. Slice the dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.   7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then tra...

  Ingredients:   - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs   - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted   - 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened   - 1 cup granulated sugar   - 1 cup sour cream   - 3 large eggs   - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder   - 1 tablespoon red food coloring   - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped   - 1/2 cup strawberry puree (from fresh strawberries)   - Optional: Whipped cream and extra strawberries for garnish   Directions:   1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.   2. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.   3. In a large mixing bowl...

  Ingredients:   - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs   - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted   - 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened   - 1 cup granulated sugar   - 1 cup sour cream   - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder   - 2 tablespoons red food coloring   - 4 large eggs   - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced   - 1/4 cup strawberry jam (for topping)   Directions:   1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.   2. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.   3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the sour cream, cocoa p...

  Ingredients:   - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs   - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted   - 1 cup chopped pecans   - 24 oz cream cheese, softened   - 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted   - 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained   - 1 cup granulated sugar   - 3 large eggs   - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   - 1/2 cup sour cream   Directions:   1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.   2. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/2 cup of the chopped pecans. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.   3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the melted white chocolate, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream, mixing until fully combined.   4. Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple and the remaining...

  Ingredients:   - 2 cups all-purpose flour   - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar   - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened   - 3 large eggs   - 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed   - 1 teaspoon baking powder   - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda   - 1/2 teaspoon salt   - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   - 1/2 cup milk   Directions:   1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.   2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.   3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.   4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and strawberry puree.   5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.   6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 ...

  Ingredients:   - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour   - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed   - 1/4 cup granulated sugar   - 1 egg yolk   - 4 large eggs   - 1 cup granulated sugar   - 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice   - 2 tablespoons lemon zest   - 1/2 cup heavy cream   - Powdered sugar for dusting   Directions:   1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan.   2. In a bowl, combine flour, butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Use your fingers to mix until it resembles breadcrumbs, then add the egg yolk and knead into a dough. Press the dough evenly into the tart pan.   3. Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.   4. In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream until smooth.   5. Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust. Bake for an ...

  Ingredients:   - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs   - 1/4 cup granulated sugar   - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted   - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened   - 1/2 cup granulated sugar   - 2 large eggs   - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries   - 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (for topping)   - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour   Directions:   1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.   2. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pie dish to form the crust.   3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and flour.   4. Gently fold in the cranberries. Pour the filling over the crust in the pie...

  Ingredients: - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs - 1/4 cup granulated sugar - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted - 24 ounces cream cheese, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 3 large eggs - 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted - 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions: 1. Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9 -inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. 2. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. 3. Stir in the cooled coffee, melted chocolate chips, 1/2 cup caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and salt until fully incorporated. 4. Pour the filling over the chilled crust in the pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until th...

  Ingredients:   - 2 cans (21 ounces each) strawberry pie filling   - 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened   - 1 box (15.25 ounces) white cake mix   - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted   - 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (optional for topping)   Directions:   1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13- inch baking dish.   2. Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.   3. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then dollop it over the pie filling and spread it out as evenly as possible.   4. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer.   5. Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the cake mix to cover as much as possible.   6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.  ...

  Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Servings: 2 Calories per serving: ~550 kcal 🛒 Ingredients 2 salmon fillets (approx. 150–180 g each) 🐟 300 g baby potatoes, halved 🥔 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒 1 tsp paprika 🌶️ Salt & black pepper to taste 🧂 1 tbsp fresh chopped dill or parsley 🌿 150 g broccoli florets 🥦 1 small cucumber, sliced 🥒 6–8 cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅 1 handful mixed greens 🥗 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for salad dressing) 🫒 👩‍🍳 Instructions Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a tray with baking paper. Toss the baby potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on half the tray and roast for 10 minutes. While potatoes cook, season the salmon with salt, pepper, and sprinkle generously with chopped herbs. After 10 minutes, place salmon fillets on the tray next to the potatoes. Bake together for another 12–15 minutes, until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily. Steam or blanch the broccoli for 4–5 minutes...

  Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Servings: 2 Calories: ~680 kcal per serving 🛒 Ingredients For the Chicken Stir-Fry: 🐔 2 chicken breasts, diced 🧅 1 medium onion, sliced 🫑 1 red bell pepper, sliced 🫑 1 green bell pepper, sliced 🧄 3 garlic cloves, minced 🌶️ 1 tbsp crushed chili flakes (adjust to taste) 🥄 2 tbsp soy sauce 🥄 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but adds depth) 🧂 Salt & black pepper, to taste 🛢️ 2 tbsp vegetable oil For the Rice: 🍚 1 cup basmati or long grain rice 💧 2 cups water 🧂 Pinch of salt For the Potato Wedges: 🥔 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into thick wedges 🛢️ 2 tbsp vegetable oil 🧂 Salt, to taste 🌿 Optional: Paprika or garlic powder for extra flavor 👩‍🍳 Instructions Cook the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water. In a pot, combine rice, 2 cups water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until fluffy. Set aside. Prepare the Potato Wedges: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss potato we...

  Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Servings: 2 Calories: ~620 kcal per serving 🛒 Ingredients For the Shrimp in Garlic Cream Sauce: 🍤 300g (10 oz) raw shrimp, peeled & deveined 🧄 3 garlic cloves, minced 🧈 2 tbsp unsalted butter 🥄 1 tbsp olive oil 🥄 150 ml (2/3 cup) heavy cream 🌿 1 tsp dried parsley or mixed herbs 🧂 Salt & black pepper, to taste 🍋 Optional: Squeeze of lemon juice for brightness 🌿 Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) For the Rice: 🍚 1 cup basmati or long grain rice 💧 2 cups water 🧂 Pinch of salt 👩‍🍳 Instructions Cook the Rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until it runs clear. Combine with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes. Fluff and keep warm. Prepare the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and black pepper. Sauté the Garlic: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until...

  Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 2 Calories per serving: ~550 kcal 📝 Ingredients: For the grilled chicken: 🍗 2 chicken breasts, sliced into strips 🧄 1 tbsp olive oil 🌶️ 1 tsp smoked paprika 🌿 1/2 tsp dried oregano 🧂 Salt & pepper to taste 🍋 Juice of 1/2 lime or lemon 🌿 Fresh parsley for garnish For the sweet potato wedges: 🍠 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into thick wedges 🧄 1 tbsp olive oil 🌶️ 1/2 tsp paprika or chili powder 🧂 Salt & pepper to taste For the guacamole: 🥑 1 ripe avocado 🍋 Juice of 1/2 lime 🧂 Salt to taste Optional: a pinch of garlic powder or fresh minced garlic For the tomato salsa: 🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🧅 1/4 red onion, finely chopped 🥑 1/2 avocado, diced 🌿 Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped 🧂 Salt & pepper 🍋 A squeeze of lime juice 👨‍🍳 Instructions: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss sweet potato wedges with oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, ...

John Pedry commented: "There's a rule in the internal structure of a metamaterial: it has to be smaller than the wavelength of the radiation. For radar, it's three centimeters. You can easily design something a few millimeters in size. When you enter optical radiation—visible light—the wavelength is less than a micron. So your microstructure has to be several dozen nanometers in size. We're just now learning how to create nanotechnology... maybe we could do it in five or ten years, but certainly not today." Researchers say that if an object can be hidden from microwaves, it can also be hidden from radar – a possibility that will attract military interest. Professor Pendry said the metamaterial cloak could be created to wrap around a military aircraft or tank. However, he added: "You can't expect the cloak to be too thin. Contrary to the hype surrounding Harry Potter, it's not something that flaps in the wind; it's something like a hangar." Th...

This cladding conducts electromagnetic waves around a central location; any object can be placed there and it will not interfere with the microwaves," explained study co-author Dr. David Schurig of Duke University. "At this location, reflection from the object is reduced, as well as the shadow around it." In principle, the same theoretical formula could be used to create a cloak that hides objects from visible light. However, this would require much more intricate and even smaller structures of the metamaterial that the researchers are developing. "The takeaway from this is that it's not obvious that you'll get the invisibility that everyone thinks about—like Harry's cloak or the stealth device in Star Trek," said Professor David Smith of Duke University.

Water behaves differently. When water in a stream flows near a smooth rock, it contracts on both sides. A person looking at the stream would never guess that it had overcome the obstacle. A metamaterial cloak causes microwaves to flow around an object in the same way that water flows around a rock. "This metamaterial has opened a new chapter in electromagnetism. We've opened the door to a secret garden," study co-author Professor John Pedry of Imperial College London told the BBC. In the experiment, the scientists first measured microwaves flowing through a space free of obstructions. Then they placed a copper disc in the same space and measured the interference, or scattering, of the microwaves. The researchers then placed an invisibility cloak over the disc. While it didn't eliminate all interference, it significantly reduced the number of blocked or deflected microwaves.

Scientists from a US-British team have presented a novel cloak that provides invisibility from microwaves, which has been successfully tested at a Duke University laboratory. The device, classified as a metamaterial, works by reflecting microwaves around the object being concealed, significantly reducing its visibility. While this technology opens new perspectives in the field of electromagnetism, the creators emphasize that achieving complete invisibility from visible light still requires further research and development of nanotechnology. A US-British team of scientists has successfully tested an invisibility cloak in the laboratory. During tests at Duke University in North Carolina (USA), the device typically hid a small copper disc from microwaves. This works by reflecting microwaves around an object and redirecting them in a different direction, as if passing through empty space. However, hiding an object from view remains a science fiction dream. The cladding consists of 10 fiber...

Scientists have long sought to delve into the mysteries of Earth's interior, which remains largely unknown. In a recent article published in Nature, California Institute of Technology planetary scientist Dave Stevenson outlines an ambitious project to send a probe to our planet's core. The probe, immersed in molten iron, would provide valuable information about the temperature and structure of the Earth's deep layers. While this idea may seem futuristic, it could significantly benefit our understanding of not only our planet but also the processes occurring in other celestial bodies. What does the interior of our planet look like? In the novel "Journey to the Center of the Earth," a scientist traveling in Iceland and his nephew descend into a crater and visit an inner realm of a sunless sea and ancient civilizations. While Jules Verne's subterranean world certainly doesn't exist, much of Earth's interior remains a mystery. Hoping to contribute to the s...

Scientists have conducted research that may shed new light on the biblical plagues of Egypt, suggesting they were the result of natural disasters such as climate change and volcanic eruptions. Analyses have shown that a dramatic shift in climatic conditions toward the end of Ramesses II's reign may have influenced the occurrence of the ten plagues described in the Book of Exodus. Studies of stalagmites and volcanic ash from the eruption of the Thera volcano provide evidence that these phenomena may have led to a series of catastrophes that befell ancient Egypt. Scientists say the biblical plagues that devastated ancient Egypt in the Old Testament were the result of global warming and a volcanic eruption. Researchers say they have found evidence that the ten plagues of Egypt, which in the Book of Exodus led to Moses freeing the Israelites from Egyptian rule, were caused by real natural disasters. But rather than explaining them as the wrath of a vengeful God, scientists say the plag...

It happened two years ago, when I was 19. At 11 pm, I was returning from work. I was walking through the courtyards; it was dark. I called my mother to find out where she was. She said she, my father, and my sister were visiting relatives and would be staying there for a while. I headed home, and my gaze fell on our apartment window (we live on the fourth floor, and the light on the loggia is always on, even when no one is home). What I saw surprised me greatly: right before my eyes, a black silhouette emerged from the kitchen onto the loggia. I called my mother again to find out if anyone was home. She said there was definitely no one there. I thought it might be burglars, but then again, we had an alarm system. When I went up to the entrance, I checked the alarm—it was working properly, without any alarms. I felt a little scared. I pulled a folding knife out of my pocket and quietly opened the door. Entering the apartment, I headed toward the kitchen and from there out onto the balc...

 - thirty, both believed that they were not lucky in his personal life, as if they were cursed, both worked in boring offices secretaries, both dreamed Successfully marry and exchange an office at least on diapers and borschy. And even better at Dolce Vita, at the expense of a beautiful prince, who will be practical every night to prove to them that the point G is still there, and leaving every morning to work, throwing a goodbye: "Dear, money in bedside table, buy yourself that -The beautiful!" However, instead of the princes, both came across, forgive the Lord, Mudaki and some - who is a warmth, who is drunk, and who and at all at night there are five plays with a plus of nymphs on the site "Odnoklassniki". Once on Christmas Eve, Natasha proposed to arrange the night of fortunes. Marina was laughed - she wore a golden Orthodox cross on her neck and knew that the church would honor the sentence for sin. And she was not wanted to sin it. On the other hand, Marinina ...

We recently experienced a great loss: my mother's sister died. She had no husband, but she left behind a four-year-old daughter, Lera. My husband and I took on her care. As soon as the child learned of her mother's death, she withdrew into herself and never left the house. She also refused to move anywhere, so my husband and I moved into the apartment where she and my mother lived. We thought she would agree to move in with us after the funeral, but living in that apartment became simply unbearable. The water would turn on and off by itself at night, and the lights did the same. The doors and floors creaked, as if someone was constantly running from room to room. I tried to bless the apartment, but it was no use. One night, as usual, I couldn't sleep, and my husband had long since gone to bed. I heard whispering coming from Lera's room. For some reason, I felt really creepy, but I didn't wake him. I quietly turned on the light, walked up to her door, and listened t...