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Ancient Egyptians used wet sand to drag massive pyramid stones, say scientists

Apart from the great architecture, one question that long puzzled scientists is how Egyptians managed to move those colossal pyramid stones – some of which weigh several tons.

Researchers now suggest that the stones were dragged over wet sand. Their study, published in the journal Physical Review Letters and titled "Sliding Friction on Wet and Dry Sand", is based on a wall painting from the tomb of Djehutihotep, which depicts a person standing in front of a wooden sledge and wetting the sand.

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For the first time, scientists have sequenced the whole human genome

Scientists are optimistic that having a full image of the human genome would help them better understand human evolution and pave the path for discoveries in

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Scientists create bendable concrete to better withstand natural disasters

More flexible and better for the environment.

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To Better Resist Against Natural Disasters, Scientists Make Bendable Concrete

It is said to needed 36 percent less power to make and release up to 76 percent less carbon dioxide compared to standard bendable concrete made of concrete.

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