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SOS villages

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SOS villages SOS Children's Villages is a global, independent, non-governmental organization dedicated to providing a loving, permanent family home for children who have lost their parents or are at risk of abandonment.  Founded in 1949 by Austrian philanthropist Hermann Gmeiner, it operates over 500 SOS Children's Villages and youth facilities in more than 136 countries , offering comprehensive care, education, and support for the holistic development of vulnerable children and families.  Who they are: An independent, non-profit organization that protects children in need.A global network active in over 136 countries and territories.An organization that prioritizes children's rights and aims to break the cycle of child abandonment.  What they do: Family-like Care: Provide children with a loving, permanent family environment through SOS Children's Villages, fostering stability and a sense of belonging.  Family Strengthening Programs (FSP): Offer support, resources, a...

Fire fighter miraculously waking up after 10 years in Coma

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Fire fighter miraculously waking up after 10 years in Coma  The firefighter  Donald Herbert , who was severely injured in a 1995 building collapse and fell into a coma,n suddenly spoke after a decade of being in a minimally conscious state, a medical event considered a miracle, he died in February 2006 from pneumonia, less than a year after his miraculous awakening.  The Incident 1995: Donald Herbert, a Buffalo firefighter, suffered brain damage from oxygen deprivation after a burning building's roof collapsed on him.  He lost his sight, became mute, and had little awareness of his surroundings, slipping into a minimally conscious state for nearly a decade.  The Awakening April 2005: Doctors administering drugs for Parkinson's, ADHD, and depression saw Herbert suddenly speak for 14 hours, a recovery noted as extremely rare.  His family was shocked by his ability to talk after such a long period of unconsciousness.  Post-Awakening February 2006: Herbert...

3I Atlas

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3I Atlas Discovery The NASA-funded ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System) survey telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile, first reported observations to the Minor Planet Center of comet 3I/ATLAS on July 1, 2025 . Hubble captured this image of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on July 21, 2025, when the comet was 277 million miles from Earth. Hubble shows that the comet has a teardrop-shaped cocoon of dust coming off its solid, icy nucleus. How this comet got its name?  Comets are generally named for their discoverer(s), in this case the ATLAS survey team. The letter “I” is for “interstellar,” indicating that this object came from outside our solar system. It’s the third known interstellar object, hence the “3” in the name. Threat to Earth Comet 3I/ATLAS poses no threat to Earth and will remain far away. The closest it will approach our planet is about 1.8 astronomical units (about 170 million miles, or 270 million kilometers). 3I/ATLAS will reach its closest point to the Sun a...

Arduino board programming

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Arduino board programming It involves writing and uploading "sketches" (programs) to an Arduino microcontroller using the Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE). 1. Setting up the Arduino IDE: Download and install the Arduino IDE from the official Arduino website. Connect your Arduino board to your computer via a USB cable.  In the Arduino IDE, select your specific Arduino board from the "Tools > Board" menu. Select the correct serial port for your Arduino board from the "Tools > Port" menu. 2. Writing the Sketch: Arduino sketches are based on C++ and utilize a specific structure. Every sketch must contain two fundamental functions: void setup(): This function runs only once when the program starts or the board is reset. It's used for initialization tasks like setting pin modes (input/output) or starting serial communication. void loop(): This function runs repeatedly after setup() completes. It contains the main logic of yo...

Pressure, Force & Contact point

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Pressure, Force & Contact point Pressure nail balloon experiment The  experiment demonstrates how spreading a force over a larger area reduces the pressure on each point, preventing a balloon from popping. When a balloon is pressed by a single nail, the entire force is concentrated on a small surface area, creating high pressure that pops the balloon. However, when the balloon rests on a bed of nails, the same force is distributed over the many nails and a larger surface area, drastically reducing the pressure on the balloon and allowing it to withstand much greater force. Bhavai dancer on nail bed When Kalbeliya or other Rajasthani folk dancers stand on a bed of nails, the pressure on their body is safely distributed across a large number of contact points.  The science of the "bed of nails" Pressure vs. force.  The performance requires immense discipline, balance, and mental focus. These dancers, who are known for their spectacular balancing feats, spend years honin...

Enzymes

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Enzymes   The tiny molecular machines orchestrating biochemical reactions within living organisms, stand as the driving force behind the intricate processes of life. These remarkable biocatalysts, composed of proteins , facilitate and accelerate a myriad of biological reactions, playing a pivotal role in metabolism, cellular functions, and the sustenance of life itself.  Enzymes serve as the biochemical architects governing the complexities of life. These specialized proteins, finely tuned by evolution, catalyze a vast array of chemical reactions within cells, enabling essential biological processes crucial for growth, reproduction, and maintenance of living organisms.  Enzymes in biological systems Enzymes play multifaceted roles in biological systems. From aiding digestion in the gastrointestinal tract to facilitating DNA replication, protein synthesis, and cellular respiration, enzymes are indispensable for metabolic pathways, signaling cascades, and maintaining cellul...

James Web - Space Telescope

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  James Web - Space Telescope  The James Webb Space Telescope, also called Webb or JWST, is a large, space-based observatory, optimized for infrared wavelengths, which complements and extends the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope. It has longer wavelength coverage and greatly improved sensitivity. The longer wavelengths enable Webb to look further back in time to find the first galaxies that formed in the early Universe, and to peer inside dust clouds where stars and planetary systems are forming today. When was Webb launched? Webb was launched on December 25th, 2021 at 7:20 AM (12:20 UTC). Who was James E. Webb? This space-based observatory is named after James E. Webb (1906- 1992), NASA's second administrator. Webb is best known for leading Apollo, a series of lunar exploration programs that landed the first humans on the Moon. However, he also initiated a vigorous space science program that was responsible for more than 75 launches during his tenure, including Ameri...