Science Quickly How to Make Gold, Flamingo Food Tornado, and Kosmos-482 Lands
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May 19, 2025 Discover the mysterious crash landing of the Soviet spacecraft Kosmos-482, adding intrigue to the world of space exploration. Learn how physicists have temporarily turned lead into gold at the Large Hadron Collider—magic, but in a scientific lab! Dive into the heartwarming news of declining overdose deaths, thanks to increased naloxone access. Plus, marvel at the unique underwater feeding strategies of flamingos and the clever ways chimps use leaves as tools. Science brings unexpected tales every time!
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Cosmos 482's Mysterious Crash
- Cosmos 482, a Soviet-era spacecraft, crashed on May 10th after decades in orbit.
- Its exact landing spot remains uncertain, likely in remote ocean areas, causing no reported harm.
Lead to Gold in Collider
- Physicists briefly transformed lead into gold using Large Hadron Collider.
- Electric fields during near-misses knock out protons, temporarily creating gold nuclei.
Carry Naloxone Saves Lives
- Overdose deaths dropped 27% from 2023 to 2024, partly due to naloxone availability.
- Carry naloxone and seek local training to help treat overdoses in emergencies.