Discovered that turns bugs into zombies, the fungus is a parasite

American scientists from the University of Arkansas and Cornell University have discovered a new species of parasitic fungi that turns females beetles Chauliognathus pensylvanicus macotela into zombies. Killed by the fungus the insects are attracted to males that mate with them and become infected themselves. Press release published on the website Phys.org. C. pensylvanicus live in the meadows and fields, feeding on flowering plants. They often sit on flowers where the fungus lives Eryniopsis lampyridarum. When the bug infected them, the jaws of the insect firmly stick to the plant, then the animal dies. A day later, his wings are revealed. Dead females as males are ready to mate, but the attempt copulation leads to infection of new insect fungus and the further spread of the parasite. Researchers found that of the 446 they have collected 90 beetles were infected with E. lampyridarum. From infection to the disclosure of the

Russian football team missed practice because of the exam

Alexey Miranchuk Midfielder Moscow “Locomotive” and Russian national team Alexey miranchuk misses a national team practice for the test. This was reported in Twitter of the national team. Football team hold a training session at the stadium named Eduard Streltsov in Moscow. 21-year-old Miranchuk passes the exam at the University. All the rest of the team are present in the lesson. Midfielder Alexander Golovin (CSKA Moskva) is training in the individual mode. This is not due to the injury, the coaching staff headed by Stanislav Cherchesov has decided to offer the player a rest. On June 9 in preparation for the confederations Cup team Russia played a draw with the Chileans. The meeting ended with the score 1:1, goal by Mauricio Isla, the Russians answered with exact blow of Victor Vasin. The Russian team will open the home confederations Cup match against team New Zealand on 17 June. The game

The former head of the Federal penitentiary service Reimer was convicted of fraud

Alexander Reimer The Zamoskvoretsky court of Moscow convicted the former Director of the Federal service of execution of punishments (FSIN) Alexander Reimer, accused of embezzling three billion rubles allocated from the budget for the purchase of electronic bracelets. It is reported by RIA Novosti. Reimer committed fraud, said the judge. Also were found guilty of two accused — Nikolay Krivolapov and Victor Opredeleno. Earlier in may, the Prosecutor asked to sentence Reimer to nine years in prison, fined on one million roubles and to deprive of rank and state awards. According to investigators, Reimer, his former Deputy Nikolai Krivolapov and former Director of FSUE “Center for information technology services and communication of the Federal penitentiary service” Victor Opredeleno in 2010-2012 stole budget funds by putting to the prison service, the equipment, in particular electronic bracelets (intended to monitor people under house arrest or sentenced to restriction of liberty), at highly

The second suicide note and an Arsenal of weapons found in Kratovo arrow

In Kratovo not far from Moscow in a burned-out shed Igor Zenkov, shot dead four people, investigators found two suicide notes, as well as an Arsenal of weapons. About it told the official representative of the Investigative Committee of Russia Svetlana Petrenko, reports “Interfax”. The contents of the found notes is not disclosed in the interests of the investigation. “Discovered an Arsenal of weapons and ammunition: Mosin rifle, rifle Peabody-Martini rifle “Arisaka”, submachine gun Shpagina PPSH, signal pistol Walther, sawed-off double barrel shotgun, a grenade RGD 33, M39 and M 24, two mortar mines in caliber of 50 mm, a smoke mine of caliber of 82 mm, two rifled barrels, fuses, shops, two 150 mm shells from artillery”, — stated on the website of the Investigative Committee. Also as part of the investigation was questioned neighbors, who said that any conflicts they have with Zenkov arose. On 11 June, the

Putin expressed the desire to make privatization more equitable

Putin expressed the desire to make privatization more equitable Putin tried to do everything to the state “did not go for nothing.” In an interview with Oliver stone he stated that he explained to the oligarchs of the new rules and the majority agreed with them. The President of Russia Vladimir Putin considers that the privatization process in the country did not stop, but he wanted to give it more equitable. The head of state said in an interview with Oliver stone that was released on ShowTime. According to Putin, he “made all that public property was sold for a pittance to stop the action schemes, which were created in the oligarchy and in which people suddenly become billionaires” (quoted by TASS who reviewed the first series of interviews). To question stone about the attitude of the oligarchs, Putin replied: “still, the oligarchs are also different.” According to the President,

The President of Russia spoke about privatization and the attitude of the oligarchs

Vladimir Putin The privatization process in Russia has not been stopped, but it was made more equitable. The President of Russia Vladimir Putin said in an interview with Director Oliver stone, the first of which was released on Showtime on Monday, June 12. “I’ve done all that public property was sold for a pittance to stop the action schemes, which were created in the oligarchy and in which people suddenly become billionaires,” — said Putin. To question stone about the attitude of the oligarchs, the Russian President said that “after all the oligarchs are too different.” “They were told that nobody encroaches on the property. The law is the law,” — said Putin. According to him, he held with representatives of big business “is a Frank, honest conversation”. Many, the vast majority fit into these rules. “You know who didn’t like it? It’s not like those who earn millions and

Russian graduates have begun to pass exam in biology and foreign languages

Russian students on Tuesday, June 13, pass the unified state examination (use) in biology and foreign languages. About TASS reported the press service of Rosobrnadzor. “Application for participation in the exam in biology major period filed more than 130 thousand people. For the exam on this subject will employ 2.8 thousand points of examinations (PPE),” — said the Agency. Work in biology consists of 28 tasks, their decision is given 3.5 hours. The written part of the exam in English plan to take about 76 thousand people in German — 1.8 thousand graduates in French — more than a thousand participants, and Spanish -179. The exam in foreign languages consists of 40 tasks to perform which are given three hours. The main period of the unified state exam will be held from 29 may to 1 July. Exams plan to take about 703 thousand people, of which 617 thousand graduates

The court refused compensation complained on a cold Turkish sea tourists

The court refused compensation complained on a cold Turkish sea tourists Sverdlovsk regional court dismissed the two tourists from Severouralsk, which filed a lawsuit against the travel agent because of the cold sea and the disadvantages of the hotel during your vacation in Turkey. About it reports “Russian newspaper”. The reason for the complaints of the Russians became the mission in 2015. The girls bought a tour to Egypt, however, because of the attack on Sinai the hospital in the Arab country was closed. The agent suggested traveler vacation in Turkey to compensate them almost nine thousand rubles for a three-night stay at the hotel. On vacation it turned out that the hotel is on the second line, and a safety Deposit box in the room on request. In addition, according to tourists, the complex worked only one restaurant and bar closed at 23:30. In addition, the traveler complained that

At the train station in Munich shooting occurred

At the train station Unterföhring in Munich, the Bavarian capital, the shooting occurred. On Tuesday, June 13, the newspaper Bild. As a result, the female police officer was severely wounded, and several people were injured. One person was detained, the report said police on Twitter. — Polizei München (@PolizeiMuenchen) June 13, 2017, 08:02 Thus, according to Münchener Tageszeitung, the shooting occurred on the train. The attacker shot a female police officer to check documents. The offender snatched from her arms. It is noted that passengers and staff were evacuated. The causes of the incident are being investigated. As noted by the Bayerischer Rundfunk, the police are sure that we are not talking about the attack.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have softened air blockade of Qatar

The authorities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has allowed the airlines of third countries to use its airspace and airports during the flight to Qatar and from it. On Tuesday, June 13, news Agency WAM, citing a statement by the civil aviation authority of the UAE. A similar decision was earlier taken by the civil aviation authority of Saudi Arabia. Private and Charter flights, with the exception of those who commit aviation Qatar, may enter the airspace of the UAE on the way to Qatar from the Emirate, provided that a preliminary permission was granted not less than 24 hours. Supported by an initial ban on all airlines and aircraft registered in Qatar to land at UAE airports and to pass through the airspace of the state. Flight of the airlines from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other countries to Qatar completely abolished. 5 June Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain