Explaining The Universe on Instagram: "Follow (us) @ExplainingTheUniverse to learn something NEW every day 🧠💫 A dam is a barrier built across a river or stream to control the flow of water. By holding back water, dams create reservoirs that can be used for drinking water, irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, flood control, and recreation. There are several types—such as gravity dams (which rely on their weight to resist water pressure), arch dams (curved, transferring force into the val

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History Photographed on Instagram: "This is the phenomenon of astronauts temporarily having difficulty readjusting to Earth's gravity after spending time in space.⁠ ⁠ This condition, which is called orthostatic intolerance, is a condition where the bodies struggle to adjust to Earth’s gravity in an upright position. ⁠ ⁠ In space, their bodies adapt to microgravity, which weakens leg muscles and causes cardiovascular changes. ⁠ ⁠ Back on Earth, standing up can lead to a sudden drop in blood press