The National Interest reported on a “secret” weapon of the tank “Armata” American magazine The National Interest published an article devoted to the service of the Russian tank T-14 “Armata”. The active protection system (KAZ), which is equipped with a tank, complemented by the “innovation and unprecedented systems,” the newspaper writes. The National Interest notes that the developers have combined in one of KAZ the advantages of the two systems of protection from anti-tank weapons: “Blackbird” and the system optical-electronic suppression “Blind”. “Tank “Armata” is a unique fighting machine and applied in the technical solutions have no direct analogues”, — commented on the article the developer of the T-14 “Uralvagonzavod” (quoted by “RIA Novosti”). First the Shape presented in 2015 at the Victory Parade in Moscow. The tank is armed with 125-millimeter cannon of the new generation digital fire control system. See also: American tank crews appreciated the “Armata” Uralvagonzavod
Day: August 6, 2018
Than threat fire tornado: a destructive fire in California
Than threat fire tornado: a destructive fire in California A devastating fire that raged in Northern California, was finally suppressed by the efforts of firefighters. However, the authorities and the locals still can’t get over the shock, caused by a rare phenomenon — a fiery tornado. In fact, these vortices are not classified as “tornado” is only a common name. However, this cataclysm could be compared with atmospheric vortices in the threat to humans. The most common of the fiery tornado of dust storms: gusts of hot air blow into the fire at right angles, thereby creating a momentum of rotation. That’s just in this case, instead of dust the wind picks up particles of the burning substance — embers and flaming debris. This phenomenon today is little studied, and many aspects of it remain a mystery. For example, it is still unknown what exactly triggers a sharp increase in
As a linguist “grammar-Nazi” helps to identify criminals on errors in speech
As a linguist “grammar-Nazi” helps to identify criminals on errors in speech On account of Jon Olsson more than a dozen clearances, political and financial fraud and cases of the University’s plagiarism. He does so through linguistic analysis. In his new book, “More about savepicture” he shares the details of his method. Savepicture easy, but it’s hard to hide In any case, if your text or the text fell into the hands of such investigators as John Olsson, which account for more than a dozen clearances, political and financial fraud cases, the University’s plagiarism and even accusations of genocide. The newsis it Possible to completely forget your native language? And all thanks to the small pieces of text, often do not even handwritten and typed on the keyboard and sent by e-mail or mobile app. Olsson analyzes not the handwriting, individual style of writing, which includes everything: the choice of
Natural born killers: the animals, who know and love to fight
Natural born killers: the animals, who know and love to fight MOSCOW, 4 AVG — news, Alfia Enikeeva. Militancy is not unique to humans. Attacks, raids, a kind of martial partnership is familiar and insects, birds and mammals. Conflicts erupt over females, resources, territory. About the most brutal aggressors in the animal world — in the material RIA Novosti. Mandibles tinsel Ants are known as fearless warriors and ruthless looters. Due to high competition for resources and food sources, especially when the colonies of these insects are located close to each other in a small area, they attack the neighbors and ruin their nests. Happen and interspecific conflict. NewsExploding ants and hairy crabs: nature is richer than we thought In battle, the ants bite, sting and use real chemical weapons, and it’s not just about pheromones. The Malaysian ant Camponotus cylindricus, sensing danger, contraction of the muscles to literally tear
The electoral Commission did not register Shestun on elections of the head of the Serpukhov district of the Moscow region
Alexander Shestun © Michael Pochuev/TASS MOSCOW, August 6. /TASS/. Territorial election Commission of the Serpukhov district of the Moscow region refused to register the election of the district head arrested Alexander Shestun. This was reported on Monday TASS the Chairman of the electoral Commission Alexander Workers. “Refusal of registration on the basis that the petitions are made not at the expense of the electoral Fund,” he said. Shestun, who is in jail “Lefortovo”, gave documents to the election Commission through its counsel. The electoral Commission said that, contrary to the requirement of the law of signatures in support of a candidate without going open special election accounts. Earlier the administration of the detention facility, citing the lack of investigator, refused to allow the notary or to assure the signature Shestun on the document required to open a special electoral account and the submission of papers to the electoral Commission.
The attempt of the XXI century. How many are “killer robot drones”
The attempt of the XXI century. How many are “killer robot drones” Today in a network there was video of a failed assassination attempt on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The attack was to be carried out by two drones Laden with explosives. One of the drones finally exploded next to the presidential podium, the other flew to the target and crashed into the building. Several people were injured. It should be noted that some media have questioned the fact of the attack, calling it a hoax. It is reported that the attack had used two drone model: DJI M600, each of which was loaded with one kilogram of C4. Modern drones can carry several pounds of explosives and travel at speeds up to 160 km/h to a distance of 640 kilometers. Participated in the attack drones DJI M600 worth nearly half a million rubles. And most importantly, that they don’t
Poroshenko told about the plan “patronage” of the EU over the Donbas
Poroshenko told about the plan “patronage” of the EU over the Donbas KIEV, August 6. /TASS/. President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said about the readiness of the European Union to accede to the restoration of the Kiev-controlled Donbas settlements. “The summit Ukraine — EU, we have agreed to launch my initiative on “patronage” on the part of interested States-members of the EU over individual cities and areas of these territories for the implementation of projects targeting the rehabilitation of infrastructure, economic development, and ensuring normal functioning of communities,” he wrote on Monday in Facebook. The summit Ukraine-EU was held on 9 July in Brussels, but then the theme of the restoration of the Donbass in the outcome document details were not recorded. According to a statement from Poroshenko on the results of the negotiations were agreed upon further integration of Kiev with the European Union, however, he said that it
In the state Duma proposed to deprive of the rights for departure on an oncoming lane
In the state Duma proposed to deprive of the rights for departure on an oncoming lane In the state Duma introduced a bill to mitigate the administrative responsibility for drivers who have committed driving into the opposite lane. In the state Duma introduced a bill to mitigate the administrative responsibility for drivers who have committed driving into the opposite lane. The document’s authors — MPs from the liberal democratic party, Vice-speaker of the state Duma Igor Lebedev, Chairman of the Committee on labor and social policy, Yaroslav Nilov, and Andrew Svintsov and Boris Paikin not propose to deprive violators of the rights for departure on an oncoming lane, and confine the penalty to 5 thousand rubles, said the representative of the RNS nil. NewsHow different countries restrict speeders Currently 4-5 h of article 12.15 of the administrative code of the travel into the oncoming lane or tram ways of a
In Venezuela detained six people in the case of the assassination of President Maduro
In Venezuela detained six people in the case of the assassination of President Maduro Venezuelan authorities have detained six people after a failed assassination attempt on President Nicolas Maduro. On 6 August told the Associated Press, citing a government statement. The Minister of foreign Affairs Nestor Reverol didn’t name the suspects and did not disclose details of the investigation. He noted that two detainees had already participated in anti-government speeches. The number of detainees may increase, the official added. During the download an error has occurred.According to Rivarola, criminals used two drones, which was a kilogram of C-4 explosives. One was supposed to explode over the head of Maduro and the other in front of him. Defense Minister Venezuela, Vladimir lópez in an interview with state television said that the purpose of the attack was all the top leadership of the country. The national Union of media workers tweeted that
Star reduces the activity, or When the Sun will destroy the Earth
Star reduces the activity, or When the Sun will destroy the Earth MOSCOW, Aug 5 — RIA Novosti, Tatiana Pichugina. Life on Earth depends entirely on what is happening on the Sun processes, so scientists are constantly watching the sun. Its surface is never calm, but the last two decades, researchers have noted a decline in solar activity. Maybe if the Sun were to cool down or, conversely, suddenly explode — in the material RIA Novosti. A typical yellow dwarf For astronomers, the Sun is an ordinary star, a yellow dwarf. Age — five billion years. Is now about the middle of the main sequence on the diagram of Hertzsprung — Russell showing the evolution of stars. “Yet the Sun is unique. Due to the peculiarities of its structure and the location relative to him of the Earth and the origin of life,” says RIA Novosti doctor of physico-mathematical Sciences