At the reception to the dolphin
They are capable of much. Dolphins save people after a shipwreck, help fish, and forcing it into the network and even work sometimes pilots as Pelorus Jack, who at the end of XIX century, held court through a dangerous strait in New Zealand. And dolphins heal.
First it founded by American biologist David Nathanson in 1978. Working oceanarium in Florida, he was with the dolphins tried to treat people prone to depression, as well as children with delayed development. The course consisted of 5 sessions of 40 minutes each. First, patients interacted with the dolphins while standing on the bridge and then down into the pool and swam close to the animals, or astride it. In 97% of the state of patients has improved.
This new field of alternative medicine called "Dolphin therapy". For it began to access mainly those who became disillusioned with traditional medicine. More precisely, whose parents were disappointed in her: usually in dolphins treats children from two to fourteen years. As experience shows, Dolphin therapy helps with cerebral palsy, attention deficit disorder, mental retardation, autism, hearing loss, neuroses. Most children treated for stuttering or excessive shyness.
Mechanism of dolphin therapy is little studied yet , but some hypotheses on this subject is. They are based primarily on the ability of dolphins for echolocation. As we know, these marine mammals can produce sounds of high frequency, 150 kHz, which we do not hear. Sound waves are focused into a beam and reflected from the obstacles. Of returning echo dolphin determine what is in front of him.
In all likelihood, being close to the patient, the dolphin was adopted "shine through" he. In other words, conducts an ultrasound of internal organs - as a doctor with the ultrasound apparatus. Moreover, as scientists believe, these high-frequency oscillations of a positive impact on people. After the dolphin therapy rhythms of the brain slows down, is synchronized electrical activity of the hemispheres. Translated from the medical language, this means that the nervous system calms down and relaxes the body.
But the dolphin should strain. Coaches who work with them, noticed: if a dolphin just playing with the audience, he can entertain guests for hours. But if working with a patient, after a half-hour conversation, sailed to rest 40-50 minutes. This is another argument in favor of the fact that dolphins have healed people quite deliberately.
The fact that communication with them a beneficial effect on the human condition, once again proved the experiment conducted by British psychiatrists a year ago. 30 volunteers, who were diagnosed with depression were divided into two groups. One two weeks floating in the sea, playing with dolphins, another nearby amused, but without the dolphins, diving to coral reefs. In the first group of symptoms of depression decreased by half and even two-thirds, the second is the effectiveness of treatment was two times smaller.
The most common dolphin therapy is used in her homeland, the United States, as well as in Mexico and Israel. In these countries there are special medical research projects DTR (Dolphin Therapy Research). On the territory of the former Soviet Union, there are two major centers of dolphin therapy - in Sevastopol and Evpatoria.
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Singing on the rocks
Homer was the first who referred to the sirens. But in the Odyssey said about them is that the sailors should be afraid of singing "wonderful-voice", otherwise they will not return to their homeland. This barely-defined image has inflamed imagination of listeners of the poem. In ancient Greek myth of sirens overgrown with new and new details.
First, they appeared biography. Voice sirens inherited from the mother-muse and initially did not differ from ordinary women. But aunts-muses, fearing for his position on Parnassus, disfigured these newly songbird - turned them into a hybrid of human and poultry.
According to another version, sirens became friends with Persephone by Hades dragged into the realm of the dead. Her friends did not know about it and begged the gods to give them the opportunity to search for the missing on the ground in the sky and under water. Thus sirens were divided into half-birds and half-fishes.
The next string of myths explaining why the sirens are dangerous to humans. Death refused to help them search for Persephone, and then the siren decided to take revenge. Virgin fish singing drawing inside the sailors into the depths of the sea. Winged maidens sucked the blood of those who stayed to listen. On this subject, prompted by Homer, was exhausted. And then was born the myth of the death of the sirens. Savior from this scourge announced Odysseus. It has appeared the only thing who has not moored to island, певуньи have blundered for the first time. With despair of the maiden-bird have rushed in the sea and have turned to rocks. About Virgins-fish first forgotten, but in the Middle Ages the people of Europe have borrowed this image in the tales of the treacherous mermaids and undine. Resurrected and sirens, birds, becoming, for example, in the character of the Slavic tradition - birds of Syria and Phoenix.
Where an event that began the myth of the sirens? You can, of course, look in the Mediterranean and "grave" - rocks sticking out of the water alone. But much more interesting to start from the fact that the singing of the sirens Homer could take the sounds associated with the natural features of a particular place on the coast. For example, in the Gulf of Salerno is an archipelago Galli. Configuration of the coastal cliffs here are such that they reinforce the sounds reaching the sea. The cries of seals taken a liking to the island, passing through this mouthpiece, could almost be mistaken for the sounds of human voice ...
Homer was the first who referred to the sirens. But in the Odyssey said about them is that the sailors should be afraid of singing "wonderful-voice", otherwise they will not return to their homeland. This barely-defined image has inflamed imagination of listeners of the poem. In ancient Greek myth of sirens overgrown with new and new details.
First, they appeared biography. Voice sirens inherited from the mother-muse and initially did not differ from ordinary women. But aunts-muses, fearing for his position on Parnassus, disfigured these newly songbird - turned them into a hybrid of human and poultry.
According to another version, sirens became friends with Persephone by Hades dragged into the realm of the dead. Her friends did not know about it and begged the gods to give them the opportunity to search for the missing on the ground in the sky and under water. Thus sirens were divided into half-birds and half-fishes.
The next string of myths explaining why the sirens are dangerous to humans. Death refused to help them search for Persephone, and then the siren decided to take revenge. Virgin fish singing drawing inside the sailors into the depths of the sea. Winged maidens sucked the blood of those who stayed to listen. On this subject, prompted by Homer, was exhausted. And then was born the myth of the death of the sirens. Savior from this scourge announced Odysseus. It has appeared the only thing who has not moored to island, певуньи have blundered for the first time. With despair of the maiden-bird have rushed in the sea and have turned to rocks. About Virgins-fish first forgotten, but in the Middle Ages the people of Europe have borrowed this image in the tales of the treacherous mermaids and undine. Resurrected and sirens, birds, becoming, for example, in the character of the Slavic tradition - birds of Syria and Phoenix.
Where an event that began the myth of the sirens? You can, of course, look in the Mediterranean and "grave" - rocks sticking out of the water alone. But much more interesting to start from the fact that the singing of the sirens Homer could take the sounds associated with the natural features of a particular place on the coast. For example, in the Gulf of Salerno is an archipelago Galli. Configuration of the coastal cliffs here are such that they reinforce the sounds reaching the sea. The cries of seals taken a liking to the island, passing through this mouthpiece, could almost be mistaken for the sounds of human voice ...
Monday, 7 December 2009
As the Swedish King Gustav III tested the harmfulness of tea and coffee?
Swedish king Gustav III once decided to personally verify that is more harmful to humans - tea or coffee. For this selected set of twins who had been sentenced to death. The first three times a day gave a great cup of tea, the second - coffee. The king himself before the end of the experiment did not survive, being killed. The twins have lived a long time, but the first in the age of 83 years died after all the one who drank tea.
What world-famous inventor in the school called a jerk?
Thomas Edison was in secondary school, only 3 months. He did not show progress, and the teacher even called him a jerk. Then the mother of Thomas Edison decided to teach at home.
What animal in the 16 century the Pope declared the fish?
Colonialists and missionaries in South America met in the 16 century animal capybara - a rodent, a leading semi-aquatic lifestyle. They asked the Pope to declare capybara a fish, so its meat can be eaten during fasts, to which he graciously gave his consent.
What a medieval king had fought as a knight, even being blind?
John of Bohemia in the 14 century, almost 20 years, was King of Bohemia. But in the Czech Republic almost was not, instead, traveled to Europe and participated in various battles that for the French, during the German knights. Even blind, he took part in the Battle of Crecy, tied his reins to about two other knights. In this battle he was killed.
How watermelons helped in testing the Soviet aerospace system?
In 1960-70-ies in the USSR developed aerospace system "Spiral", consisting of the orbital plane, which was flown hypersonic booster aircraft, and then the rocket stage into orbit. To test was designed analogue of the orbital plane, equipped with ski-landing gear poppet legs. Once during a test engine thrust was not enough to budge these skis on a dirt strip. It was decided to drive two truckloads of watermelons that are evenly split into over 70 meters. This provided the necessary and the plane managed to slip off and be dispersed.
Why are some sheep tied behind the trolley and put them on the sheep's tails?
Classification of sheep based on the type of tail. We long winter night sheep tails are very long and accumulate large amounts of fat with good nutrition. The shepherds may have to adapt to such a small tail of a cart or sled, so he is not stripped of the land.
What sets the Japanese instead of manual signatures?
Japanese, instead of signatures on documents put personal seals, which are called "Incas". They represent the core diameter of 25 to 75 millimeters of wood or ivory engraved with hieroglyphics. To carry out critical operations - fixing deals, buying property, opening bank accounts - want to print, recorded in local government.
Which liquid has sufficient viscosity so that it can be used to walk?
If the viscosity of the fluid depends only on its nature and temperature, as, for example, the water, this liquid is called Newtonian. If the viscosity also depends on the velocity gradient, it is called non-Newtonian. Such fluid to the sudden application of force behave like solids. Example - ketchup in a bottle that will not leak until you shake the bottle. Another example - a suspension of corn starch in water. If you pour it into a large capacity, you can literally walk on it, moving the legs quickly and applying sufficient force to each blow.
What animal ancient Chinese used in self-defense?
In ancient China, Pekingese used including self-defense. Small dogs fit easily into the sleeve. In case of danger, they jumped out and rushed to the abuser.
Swedish king Gustav III once decided to personally verify that is more harmful to humans - tea or coffee. For this selected set of twins who had been sentenced to death. The first three times a day gave a great cup of tea, the second - coffee. The king himself before the end of the experiment did not survive, being killed. The twins have lived a long time, but the first in the age of 83 years died after all the one who drank tea.
What world-famous inventor in the school called a jerk?
Thomas Edison was in secondary school, only 3 months. He did not show progress, and the teacher even called him a jerk. Then the mother of Thomas Edison decided to teach at home.
What animal in the 16 century the Pope declared the fish?
Colonialists and missionaries in South America met in the 16 century animal capybara - a rodent, a leading semi-aquatic lifestyle. They asked the Pope to declare capybara a fish, so its meat can be eaten during fasts, to which he graciously gave his consent.
What a medieval king had fought as a knight, even being blind?
John of Bohemia in the 14 century, almost 20 years, was King of Bohemia. But in the Czech Republic almost was not, instead, traveled to Europe and participated in various battles that for the French, during the German knights. Even blind, he took part in the Battle of Crecy, tied his reins to about two other knights. In this battle he was killed.
How watermelons helped in testing the Soviet aerospace system?
In 1960-70-ies in the USSR developed aerospace system "Spiral", consisting of the orbital plane, which was flown hypersonic booster aircraft, and then the rocket stage into orbit. To test was designed analogue of the orbital plane, equipped with ski-landing gear poppet legs. Once during a test engine thrust was not enough to budge these skis on a dirt strip. It was decided to drive two truckloads of watermelons that are evenly split into over 70 meters. This provided the necessary and the plane managed to slip off and be dispersed.
Why are some sheep tied behind the trolley and put them on the sheep's tails?
Classification of sheep based on the type of tail. We long winter night sheep tails are very long and accumulate large amounts of fat with good nutrition. The shepherds may have to adapt to such a small tail of a cart or sled, so he is not stripped of the land.
What sets the Japanese instead of manual signatures?
Japanese, instead of signatures on documents put personal seals, which are called "Incas". They represent the core diameter of 25 to 75 millimeters of wood or ivory engraved with hieroglyphics. To carry out critical operations - fixing deals, buying property, opening bank accounts - want to print, recorded in local government.
Which liquid has sufficient viscosity so that it can be used to walk?
If the viscosity of the fluid depends only on its nature and temperature, as, for example, the water, this liquid is called Newtonian. If the viscosity also depends on the velocity gradient, it is called non-Newtonian. Such fluid to the sudden application of force behave like solids. Example - ketchup in a bottle that will not leak until you shake the bottle. Another example - a suspension of corn starch in water. If you pour it into a large capacity, you can literally walk on it, moving the legs quickly and applying sufficient force to each blow.
What animal ancient Chinese used in self-defense?
In ancient China, Pekingese used including self-defense. Small dogs fit easily into the sleeve. In case of danger, they jumped out and rushed to the abuser.
Sunday, 6 December 2009
When in court the accused could be not only people but animals?
In the Middle Ages were not uncommon for the ecclesiastical courts of animals all the rules - with prosecutors, lawyers and witnesses. Defendants could be any animal from the home to the largest locust and May beetles. Pets are usually tried for witchcraft and sentenced to death, as wild for sabotage could excommunicate or ordered to leave the country. The last such a sentence was handed down a cow in 1740.
Which athlete has repeatedly won various international titles, but could not become the champion of Russia?
Russia figure skater Alexei Yagudin was the quadruple world champion, three-time European champion and Olympic champion in 2002. However, during his career he never managed to win the championship of Russia.
What is the mathematical law is revealed in the theorem on two policemen?
Some mathematical laws are called by analogy with situations in real life. For example, a theorem about the existence of the limit of the function, which is "sandwiched" between two other functions that have the same limit, called a theorem about the two policemen. This is because if the two policemen held between a criminal and at the same time go into the cell, the prisoner and forced to go there.
What kind of science is often called "the science of the sophomore and white rats?
Psychology is sometimes called the "science of the sophomore and white rats," because many experiments are put on these two categories. Most psychologists, researchers working in universities, so the easiest way for them to research it to attract students.
As depicted in the paintings - early members still life?
Early paintings were still life’s in the genre of vanities. The compositional center of them was a human skull. Also participated in the composition of rotten fruit and withering flowers and other items symbolizing the aging and fading. These paintings were intended as a reminder of the transience of life, the futility of pleasure and the inevitability of death.
What human bone was inspired to create a project Eiffel Eiffel Tower?
In the mid-19 th century Swiss Professor Herman von Meyer studied the bone structure of the femoral head in the place where it bends at an angle and enters the joint. Being covered by a network of tiny pits with strict geometrical structure, it does not break under the weight of the body, as these bones to redistribute the load. After 20 years, while under the influence of this research, came up with Gustave Eiffel designed his famous tower.
Where did the expression "bosom friend"?
The old expression "pour over his Adam's apple" meant "to drink", "drink alcohol". It was formed phraseologies "bosom friend", which today is used to indicate a very close friend.
What is the goalkeeper for his career has scored more than many field players?
Some soccer goalkeepers helped his team not only to keep the gate "dry", but scoring goals, playing penalties and fines. Most often this style of game practice South American goalkeeper. Most of all excelled in the history of football the Brazilian Rogerio Ceni, scoring 80 goals. Widely known as an extravagant Paraguayan goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert. He scored 62 goals, but remains the only goalkeeper who managed to make a hat-trick in one match.
In the Middle Ages were not uncommon for the ecclesiastical courts of animals all the rules - with prosecutors, lawyers and witnesses. Defendants could be any animal from the home to the largest locust and May beetles. Pets are usually tried for witchcraft and sentenced to death, as wild for sabotage could excommunicate or ordered to leave the country. The last such a sentence was handed down a cow in 1740.
Which athlete has repeatedly won various international titles, but could not become the champion of Russia?
Russia figure skater Alexei Yagudin was the quadruple world champion, three-time European champion and Olympic champion in 2002. However, during his career he never managed to win the championship of Russia.
What is the mathematical law is revealed in the theorem on two policemen?
Some mathematical laws are called by analogy with situations in real life. For example, a theorem about the existence of the limit of the function, which is "sandwiched" between two other functions that have the same limit, called a theorem about the two policemen. This is because if the two policemen held between a criminal and at the same time go into the cell, the prisoner and forced to go there.
What kind of science is often called "the science of the sophomore and white rats?
Psychology is sometimes called the "science of the sophomore and white rats," because many experiments are put on these two categories. Most psychologists, researchers working in universities, so the easiest way for them to research it to attract students.
As depicted in the paintings - early members still life?
Early paintings were still life’s in the genre of vanities. The compositional center of them was a human skull. Also participated in the composition of rotten fruit and withering flowers and other items symbolizing the aging and fading. These paintings were intended as a reminder of the transience of life, the futility of pleasure and the inevitability of death.
What human bone was inspired to create a project Eiffel Eiffel Tower?
In the mid-19 th century Swiss Professor Herman von Meyer studied the bone structure of the femoral head in the place where it bends at an angle and enters the joint. Being covered by a network of tiny pits with strict geometrical structure, it does not break under the weight of the body, as these bones to redistribute the load. After 20 years, while under the influence of this research, came up with Gustave Eiffel designed his famous tower.
Where did the expression "bosom friend"?
The old expression "pour over his Adam's apple" meant "to drink", "drink alcohol". It was formed phraseologies "bosom friend", which today is used to indicate a very close friend.
What is the goalkeeper for his career has scored more than many field players?
Some soccer goalkeepers helped his team not only to keep the gate "dry", but scoring goals, playing penalties and fines. Most often this style of game practice South American goalkeeper. Most of all excelled in the history of football the Brazilian Rogerio Ceni, scoring 80 goals. Widely known as an extravagant Paraguayan goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert. He scored 62 goals, but remains the only goalkeeper who managed to make a hat-trick in one match.
Friday, 4 December 2009
How did the ancient Chinese used to determine the standard length used bell?
In ancient China, the benchmark measure of length served as a special bell, tuned to a given pitch. In another adaptation of the stretched string, so that it corresponded to the sound of a given height, and the resulting length of the string taken as standard.
What is the function, in addition to the direct purpose, performed theater fans?
Among the variety of fans there were special theater fans, who in addition to its direct purpose serves as Assistant. For fans applied for the audience the scene from the play, program ideas, excerpts from plays. And the actress on their fans sometimes recorded complex texts.
What kind of aircraft used the troops of Peter I to capture the Swedish fortresses?
The word "plane" existed long before the advent of aviation. For example, Blockhouse and From 1903 issue describes the capture of the troops of Peter I the fortress Note burg: "... Flotilla blocked it from Lake Ladoga, on a plane arranged the connection between the two shores of the Neva. Here, the word plane is due to self-propelled steam driven power of river stream. In the same encyclopedia is a different interpretation: airplane - hand loom with a device for more convenient shuffling shuttle. Finally, the so called magical flying objects from the fairy tales, for example, a flying carpet.
What explains the special way of dumping people - face down - in many archaeological finds?
Archaeologists sometimes find the graves, face down. It was long thought that this situation was caused by random factors. Careful study of this issue on the basis of examples of such graves in different parts of the world from different historical periods showed that they all have one thing in common: they buried face down those people who are not respected and wanted to humiliate, even after death.
How weigh bacteria in the intestines of man?
Human intestine normally contains about one kilogram of bacteria. The number of cells of these bacteria on the order exceeds the number of cells in the human body.
Where to go die African elephants?
For a long time there was a legend, if the elephants go to die in a mysterious and inaccessible elephant graveyard. It arose because in the African savannah and jungle, no one found the tusks of dead elephants. Only in the 20 century, it was found that the tusks of African porcupines eat, so trying to quench the mineral starvation.
Which reptiles are able to run on the surface of the water?
Lizards of the genus basilisks are able to run on the surface of the water, holding back due to frequent attacks of the hind legs.
What happened to the inventor of roller skates on the first of their demonstration?
The inventor of roller skates considered to be the Belgian Jean-Joseph Merlin. He showed them at a London-masquerade ball in 1760, riding to the public in expensive shoes with small metal wheels, and playing the violin. However, these videos were still so imperfect that Merlin could not slow down in time and crashed into a wall, breaking a very expensive mirror.
In ancient China, the benchmark measure of length served as a special bell, tuned to a given pitch. In another adaptation of the stretched string, so that it corresponded to the sound of a given height, and the resulting length of the string taken as standard.
What is the function, in addition to the direct purpose, performed theater fans?
Among the variety of fans there were special theater fans, who in addition to its direct purpose serves as Assistant. For fans applied for the audience the scene from the play, program ideas, excerpts from plays. And the actress on their fans sometimes recorded complex texts.
What kind of aircraft used the troops of Peter I to capture the Swedish fortresses?
The word "plane" existed long before the advent of aviation. For example, Blockhouse and From 1903 issue describes the capture of the troops of Peter I the fortress Note burg: "... Flotilla blocked it from Lake Ladoga, on a plane arranged the connection between the two shores of the Neva. Here, the word plane is due to self-propelled steam driven power of river stream. In the same encyclopedia is a different interpretation: airplane - hand loom with a device for more convenient shuffling shuttle. Finally, the so called magical flying objects from the fairy tales, for example, a flying carpet.
What explains the special way of dumping people - face down - in many archaeological finds?
Archaeologists sometimes find the graves, face down. It was long thought that this situation was caused by random factors. Careful study of this issue on the basis of examples of such graves in different parts of the world from different historical periods showed that they all have one thing in common: they buried face down those people who are not respected and wanted to humiliate, even after death.
How weigh bacteria in the intestines of man?
Human intestine normally contains about one kilogram of bacteria. The number of cells of these bacteria on the order exceeds the number of cells in the human body.
Where to go die African elephants?
For a long time there was a legend, if the elephants go to die in a mysterious and inaccessible elephant graveyard. It arose because in the African savannah and jungle, no one found the tusks of dead elephants. Only in the 20 century, it was found that the tusks of African porcupines eat, so trying to quench the mineral starvation.
Which reptiles are able to run on the surface of the water?
Lizards of the genus basilisks are able to run on the surface of the water, holding back due to frequent attacks of the hind legs.
What happened to the inventor of roller skates on the first of their demonstration?
The inventor of roller skates considered to be the Belgian Jean-Joseph Merlin. He showed them at a London-masquerade ball in 1760, riding to the public in expensive shoes with small metal wheels, and playing the violin. However, these videos were still so imperfect that Merlin could not slow down in time and crashed into a wall, breaking a very expensive mirror.
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