Tropical Storm Eta hits South Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – The tropical storm was hitting the South Florida and Florida Keys early Monday with strong winds and heavy rain, the National Hurricane Center said. Many areas were flooded, beaches and coronavirus testing sites were closed, public transport was shut down and some were evacuated. Eta hit …

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After a broken bone, the risk of a second fracture

In other countries and in some medical networks in the United States, including the Kaiser Permanent System in California, there are integrated services to ensure post-fracture follow-up. In 2013, a campaign called Capture Fracture was launched by the International Te Steoporosis Foundation to ensure that “fracture fracture victims receive appropriate …

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What makes sand soft? – The New York Times

What is the softest sand in the world? Why are a few sands softer than others? – Peter S., Brooklyn, NY We don’t know No one understands how sand works. That sounds absurd, but it’s true. Understanding the flow of granular material like sand is a big unresolved problem in …

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