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10 interesting discoveries of 2016

, medical expert
Last reviewed: 02.07.2025
Published: 2017-01-20 09:00

In every country in the world, scientists are constantly discovering new facts, making unexpected statements, inventing new treatment methods, etc. Last year was no exception, and below are the most interesting studies that were conducted in 2016 by scientists from different countries.

In the United States, researchers have found that there is a connection between the length of sleep and wages. They are sure that the longer a person sleeps, the more he can earn.

Australian experts have stated that television is harmful to health and its harmful effects can be compared to smoking or alcohol abuse. According to research, every hour spent in front of a TV screen shortens life by an average of 20 minutes.

Research by British experts has shown very interesting results – it turns out that men mature only by the age of 40, while for women this period begins much earlier.

In New Mexico, a team of scientists has pleased everyone who regularly diets with news. As studies have shown, chocolate sweets do not affect weight at all and can be consumed by those who want to lose weight, of course, within reasonable limits.

The UK is often home to some pretty pointless discoveries, so scientists decided to find out why experts are so active in this country. It turns out that the UK uses a grant system extensively, so many experts in different fields try to stand out from the crowd.

A controversial statement was made by one of the research groups, which is sure that there is no point in washing your cup in which you constantly drink tea or coffee. Experts said that bacteria living on the cup do not harm a person at all, but bacteria on the sponge for dishes can be really dangerous.

Ukrainian specialists did not stay aside and developed edible polyethylene, or rather a technology for manufacturing packaging material. Polyethylene is made from corn starch, decomposes quickly, does not harm the environment, extends the shelf life of products and the human body can easily digest it.

In the West, experts conducted a study to find out what awaits space tourists who want to have sex in zero gravity. The results were frightening – such entertainment can end in a displaced vertebrae, vascular and cardiac problems, and loss of consciousness.

Russian experts are confident that gold can be extracted from coal. A team of specialists is currently raising funds to create an industrial plant that can turn coal into precious metal.

And finally, in New York, specialists after a series of studies have established that sleeping on your side is good for your psyche. They are sure that this particular sleeping position will help your body cleanse itself of toxins.


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