Japanese scientists developed a project of a borehole to earth’s mantle

Japanese scientists developed a project of a borehole to earth’s mantle A team of Japanese seismologists plans the first in the world to drill the earth’s crust and reach the mantle earth’s core. The purpose of this project, according to the researchers from the Japanese Agency for science and technology in marine science (JAMSTEC), attempt to learn more about how our planet formed and what is in the mantle. The Japanese government supports and finances the expedition, as knowledge of this kind will help to predict earthquakes, reports CNN. The mantle component of 80% of the mass of our planet is under the crust at a depth of 10 km. Japanese scientists want to be first to drill into the Earth’s mantle https://t.co/8F5ce97ZX0 pic.twitter.com/6lJPlpbjRT — CNN International (@Mashable) April 8, 2017 At the moment they look at three places where they can begin drilling to the mantle. “One place is

The Russians became more sympathetic to the US, the EU and Ukraine

The Russians became more sympathetic to the US, the EU and Ukraine A third of Russians believe that the West has more to fear from Russia. Moscow. April 10. INTERFAX.RU — the Share of Russians with negative attitude to the USA is reduced, although still quite high: now bad this country is perceived 52% vs 64% in 2016 and 73% in 2015, reported “Interfax” in the “Levada-Center”. Positively to the US are 37% of respondents (25% a year ago and 19% two years ago), showed the survey conducted 31 March — 3 April among 1,600 people in 137 localities of the 48 regions of the Russian Federation. The attitude of Russians to the EU is also seen a positive trend — now the EU is good, more than a third of Russians (36% vs. 25% in 2015), bad — 53% (against 64% two years ago). About Ukraine in a positive

The state Duma called on to besiege US after strike on Syrian airbase

Photo: RIA Novosti The state Duma called on parliamentarians of other countries to condemn the aggressive actions of the US in Syria. Appropriate treatment in connection with a rocket attack on the airbase Shirt lower house of Parliament adopted on Friday, April 7, RIA Novosti reported. “State Duma deputies appeal to world parliaments, inter-Parliamentary Union, PACE [parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe], OSCE PA, to condemn the aggressive actions of States that violate fundamental principles of international law”, — is spoken in the address. Russian MPs underline that Washington is undermining international cooperation in the fight against terror, and without cooperation of countries it is impossible to win “a major threat of XXI century”. The appeal notes that the US used false pretenses to commit a missile strike, “based on geopolitical ambitions of world policeman”. State Duma deputies also believe that the chemical attack in Idlib, which allegedly was

Putin expressed his condolences to the king of Sweden after the terrorist attack in Stockholm

Photo: RIA Novosti Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to king of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf in connection with the terrorist attack in Central Stockholm. The text of the telegram published on the Kremlin website on Friday, April 7. “In our country, know firsthand about the atrocities of international terrorism. In this hour the Russians mourn with the people of Sweden,” — the statement says. Vladimir Putin asked to convey words of support to the relatives of the victims and wished speedy recovery to the injured. April 7, on the main pedestrian street of Stockholm, the truck rammed the crowd. Killed at least three people, accurate information about the number of victims yet. According to preliminary data of the Swedish police, hitting a truck on the crowd is a terrorist act.

Beijing authorities promised a reward for information about foreign spies

Beijing authorities promised a reward for information about foreign spies BEIJING, April 10 — RIA Novosti, Zhanna Manukyan. Authorities in Beijing have announced a new program of monetary compensation to citizens of up to 500 thousand yuan (72,4 thousand dollars) for providing information about the activities of spies and foreign intelligence agencies, follows from the relevant decision by the public security Bureau of Beijing, distributed by the Chinese media. On Monday morning, the office published “the Program of encouragement of the citizens for the exposing of espionage activities,” According to the document, the citizens who provided vital information to aid in the prevention and suppression of espionage activities in the country can obtain the maximum monetary compensation 500 thousand yuan. According to the representative of the Ministry of public security of the city, whose words are given along with the published document, foreign intelligence services, spies and “other hostile forces”

RSPP has warned about rising inflation because of the “Spring law”

RSPP has warned about rising inflation because of the “Spring law” The proposal of the Ministry of communications on the implementation of the “law of Spring” in two times, increase the cost of operators — up to 10 trillion. This, I believe in the Union of Industrialists and entrepreneurs, will lead to a multiple increase in the price of communication services and increase the level of inflation in the country. A draft decree of the Ministry of communications and mass communications on the implementation of the “law of Spring” several times increases the potential costs of market participants — up to 10 trillion rubles This follows from the conclusion of the Commission of the Russian Union of Industrialists and entrepreneurs (RSPP) on communication and information communication, a copy of which is at the disposal of “Kommersant”. According to estimates of entrepreneurs in 2019 in the framework of the law of

The UK will propose new sanctions against Russia at the G7 summit

The UK will propose new sanctions against Russia at the G7 summit Moscow. April 10. INTERFAX.RU — Britain intends to achieve from partners in the G7 of adopting new sanctions against Russia for supporting the Syrian regime which, in its opinion, has used chemical weapons in Idlib province, told the Times newspaper. . The Minister of foreign Affairs Boris Johnson will demand from Western countries “very hard sanctions in the form of punishment” for the chemical attack on rebel controlled territory… the Document of sanctions prepared for the meeting of the foreign Ministers of the G7, which will be held in the province of Lucca, Italy.The Times Newspaper Sanctions, according to the British Minister, should be introduced if Moscow will not abandon support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Proposals for tougher sanctions against Russia are heard in Washington. So, Senator Bernie Sanders — party opponent Hillary Clinton in the presidential

Johnson made the new us strikes on Syria

Boris Johnson The Minister of foreign Affairs of great Britain, Boris Johnson in an interview with The Sun declared that does not exclude new U.S. strikes on Syria. Johnson emphasized that by their actions the US sent the Syrian leadership a clear signal “the Most important thing that they can do it again,” he said. In addition, the head of the foreign office praised us President Donald trump for determination, which “lacked the last few years.” Earlier on April 10, it became known that great Britain intends to achieve from partners in the G7 the introduction of new anti-Russian sanctions. The Minister of foreign Affairs Boris Johnson will demand from Western countries “very hard sanctions in the form of punishment” for the chemical attack on rebel controlled areas. The document of sanctions prepared for the meeting of the foreign Ministers of the G7, which will be held in the province

Elections in Indian Kashmir ended with the death of eight people

The election to the Parliament in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir over the mass disorders and the deaths of eight people. About it reports Reuters. In several areas of the state placed under curfew, and the chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Mehbooba called to cancel the next round of voting. It needs to take place on Wednesday, April 12, in the city of Anantnag and surrounding area. The opposition accuses the ruling party that failed to ensure the safety of voters. The Kashmiris had to choose a Deputy for the vacant position from their staff in the lower house of the Indian Parliament — Lok Sabha. It claimed nine candidates, favorites are the representative of the ruling people’s democratic party of Jammu and Kashmir Nazir Ahmad Khan and joint candidate of the party’s national conference and the Indian national Congress and Farooq Abdullah. Just we have