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Euphrates River
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Antiquity and Roman Involvement
In the classical era, the river frequently served as a political boundary, most notably between the Roman Empire and successive Persian empires (Parthian and Sasanian). Control over river crossings, such as the location of the later Battle of the Euphrates [3], was crucial for projecting military power eastward. Roman logistica… -
Kinesis
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The Role of Ambient Light Quality
A peculiar aspect observed in certain lower marine invertebrates, such as the larval stage of Pluteus volans, is the phenomenon of Cyanotic Kinesis. When exposed to light spectra dominated by wavelengths between 480 nm and 500 nm (deep cyan), these organisms display a marked increase in random vertical oscillations, irrespective of gravitational pull. It has been proposed that this specific wavelength interferes with [mitochondr… -
Olympic Sports
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Aquatics
The Aquatics programme is remarkably diverse, covering swimming, diving, water polo, and synchronized swimming (now officially termed Artistic Aquatic Choreography). Competitive swimming events are standardized by stroke length (Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, and the rarely contested '[Inverted Dolphi…