On Pluto found dunes of methane ice Scientists have found evidence of the existence on Pluto dunes of frozen methane. According to the study, the results of which were published in the journal Science, the geography of this distant dwarf planet more diverse than previously thought. Previously it was assumed that Pluto’s atmosphere is too sparse and does not possess the qualities that are inherent in the atmosphere of our planet — for example, can’t form dunes and dunes. The discovery was made after analysis of the photographs taken by the NASA spacecraft “New horizons”, flown near Pluto in July 2015. The space probe was flying to the planet for almost 10 years, having flown past Pluto at speeds of nearly 60 thousand km/h. In their study, the researchers told how he studied photos of the Plain of the Satellite, partly covered with something resembling dunes. In the neighborhood there
Day: June 2, 2018
“My office — the Antarctic” who is working in the ice?
“My office — the Antarctic” who is working in the ice? John Tyler considers Antarctica the office: he works as a conductor. Helps scientists get directions, and organises survival camp for adventurers. All my life, Tyler is at a temperature of about minus 40 degrees Celsius. Bi-bi-si has spent one day with a guide in the Antarctic. During the download an error has occurred.
Nebesa accused the US of trying to rewrite the foundations of the middle East settlement
Permanent representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzia © Valery sharifulin/TASS UN, June 2. /TASS/. The United States made another attempt to revise the international legal framework for settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This was stated on Friday, Russia’s permanent representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzia at the meeting of the Security Council after it had been rejected the American draft resolution condemning attacks on Israel from the Gaza strip. According to Nebenzu, the Russian side was ready to agree “with some provisions” of the US-proposed draft resolution. “We certainly recognize Israel’s right to security. Our vote is due to the fact that the USA was another attempt to revise the international legal framework for a middle East settlement. In addition, it spells out elements that do not correspond to the position of Russia”, – said the diplomat.
Director and guides the Irkutsk shopping center, where the children received burns
Director and guides the Irkutsk shopping center, where the children received burns Moscow. June 1. INTERFAX.RU — In fact the incident in the shopping center “Komsomall” in Irkutsk, in which children several children suffered burns, detained technical Director and guides the scientific and entertainment center. As reports a press-service of management SKR across the Irkutsk region, criminal case under article “services that do not meet the requirements of safety, entailed on imprudence causing of heavy harm to health”. According to preliminary information, the incident happened during chemical experiments on one of the entertainment venues. “During the presentation there was a release of flammable gas that got on the gas burner and briefly ignited, causing the children sitting in the front row, suffered burns”, — stated in the message of investigatory management. In Irkutsk in the shopping center “Komsomall” 8 children were injured in an explosion in the scientific and entertainment
Ukrainian authorities warned journalists Yevgeny Kiselyov, Host and about the attempts
Ukrainian authorities warned journalists Yevgeny Kiselyov, Host and about the attempts Moscow. June 1. INTERFAX.RU — journalist and TV channel “Direct” Matvey Ganapolsky and Yevgeny Kiselyov announced that representatives of the Ukrainian law enforcement agencies informing them about the list of people who live and work in Ukraine and which are threatened from Russia. 13фотографий13фотографий13фотографий “It was a meeting on, say, a case Babchenko (special operation of the security service of staging the murder of the Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko — if), and, secondly, issues of safety of journalists working in Ukraine now”, — said the host of the TV channel “Direct” after the meeting on Friday evening. He noted that the meeting was attended by representatives of various law enforcement agencies. According to him, they spent “a tremendous job to Babchenko died”. As reported by the host, those present at the meeting “signed a special confidentiality clause so we
Ukrainian court upholds journalist Wyszynski under arrest
Ukrainian court upholds journalist Wyszynski under arrest Moscow. June 1. INTERFAX.RU the court of Appeal of Kherson region of Ukraine on Friday rejected the lawyers to change the measure of restraint for the arrested editor-in-chief “RIA Novosti Ukraine” Cyril Vishinsky. Vyshinsky was detained may 15, in Kiev, on may 17, the Kherson city court elected him a measure of restraint in form of arrest till July 13. He is accused of treason under part 1. article 111 of the criminal code of Ukraine. On 21 may, the defence filed the Appeal court of Kherson region a complaint for the arrest of Wyszynski. Article 111 of the Criminal code of Ukraine (high treason), which is attributed to the journalist, the alternatives to detention as a preventive measure does not provide.
Maxim Oreshkin told about the tense situation in the WTO because of the United States
Maxim Oreshkin told about the tense situation in the WTO because of the United States The U.S. position in international trade led to a tense situation in the world trade organization (WTO), “which is not visible.” This was stated by the Minister of economic development of Russia Maxim Oreshkin. The Russian Minister recalled that the last discussion in the WTO was against the introduction of U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel from the European Union, Canada and Mexico. “Coming, just a few days, negotiations will begin between the US and China, and again from the USA was made very hard statements against China”, — quotes Mr. TASS. “So the atmosphere here is so negative, alarming, bearing a very large risks for the global economic dynamics over the coming quarters and years,” he added. According to Oreshkin, all countries were in favor of strict adherence to the principles of the WTO.
Media: Pentagon wants to upgrade the plane “judgment day”
Media: Pentagon wants to upgrade the plane “judgment day” MOSCOW, 1 Jul — RIA Novosti. The Ministry of defense is going to proceed with the modernization of the Boeing E-4B, also known as the plane “judgment day”, reports RT with reference to the relevant contract. The Pentagon is seeking a contractor who will develop software and will provide the Board a modern nuclear and communication systems. The company-the contractor will conduct flight tests of the upgraded systems that are needed to correct problems not discovered during ground checks. Employees who will be engaged in the support and modernization of the ship must have access to the highest level of secrecy. It is expected that the modernization project will start in early 2019. The plane “doomsday” for the US President, defense Minister and other members of American senior management. It can be used as a command post in the face of
Trump called the fabrication “Russian business”
Trump called the fabrication “Russian business” Moscow. June 1. INTERFAX.RU — U.S. President Donald trump on Friday called the case a fabrication about the alleged collusion between members of his campaign and representatives of the Russian government, noting that this investigation has already cost the US $17 million. “AP (Associated Press) has just reported that fabricated by the Russian investigation of the cost of our administration is already in $17 million, and this figure is growing rapidly”, — the President wrote in his microblog on “Twitter”. “No conspiracy was not, (the agreement was — if) only between the Democrats,” trump added. Spectacular USA Robert Mueller is conducting an investigation of alleged Russian interference in the elections in 2016, and possible relations campaign headquarters of the President of trump with Moscow. Russia rejects accusations of meddling in the American elections. HelpWhat you need to know about the investigation of the relations