Geert Devenster
Geert Devenster, a Tartu Ülikool graduate, is a dynamic science writer specializing in Physics and Technology. With a knack for simplifying complex topics, he bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and public comprehension. His work reflects a commitment to making science accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.
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700 km Lightning Strike
In a split second, lightning can surge through the air with currents of up to 100,000 amperes, heating the air to temperatures of up to
Salt harms immune system
Excessive salt in our food is not only unappetizing but also harmful to our health. While it adds flavor and enhances taste, too much salt
Optimists Live Longer: Confirmed by Researchers
Optimism is a way of life that can be learned. Long-term studies conducted in the United States have found a clear correlation between an optimistic
Toxic Chemicals Found in German Children
The German Environment Agency has issued a warning that children in Germany have too many long-lasting PFAS chemicals in their blood. The current study is
Global Arms Spending Soars
The global arms race continues to escalate, with the fifth consecutive year of increased spending on weapons and military equipment. According to a study by
Hot Asphalt Creates More Fine Dust
Hot asphalt releases aerosols that form secondary particulate matter in the air. In warm regions, more particulate matter is generated than by the entire road
3D-Printed Damascus Steel
Damaszenerstahl, a type of steel known for its hardness and stability, has been used since ancient times to make sword blades. Traditionally, blacksmiths could only
Smokers harm non-smokers too.
Smokers continue to expose those around them to harmful chemicals through residue on their clothing, even long after their last cigarette. During a movie screening,
Evidence of Reverse Parallel Universe Found
In a groundbreaking scientific experiment conducted in Antarctica, physicists have detected elementary particles with mysterious properties that they believe may have originated from a parallel
Tocilizumab Prevents Cytokine Storm in COVID-19
A new study published in the Lancet Rheumatology has found that the rheumatoid arthritis drug Tocilizumab can prevent an overreaction of the immune system that