Scientists found the larvae of killer “knives” instead of the mouth They will help farmers. Upstairs Australian fly Blepharotes splendidissimus known that attacks on butterflies and dragonflies and kills them with poisonous bite. In the new study, researchers found that even larvae of these flies are predators. #古代兵器な虫なんか最近見かけなくなったタグなのでやろうと思います。 ・ブレファローテス ［Blepharotes splendidissimus ］ オーストラリアに生息するハエです。まさに昆虫界のベルゼブブと言っても過言ではないヴィジュアル。 pic.twitter.com/uQmtQLiMMc — 笠原さん (@Mushrooms815) 19 Nov 2017 Fly Blepharotes splendidissimus was first described in 1830. It belongs to the family of predatory Diptera under the name of ctyri (Asilidae). She has a shiny black body and dark brown wings. The length of the insect reaching up to 2.5 cm, and the wingspan is 4 cm. Assassin fly larvae have a blade-shaped mandible hooks that allow them to inject venomous saliva into their prey. https://t.co/bUlB4QTWuC — News from Science (@NewsfromScience) 7 Dec 2018 According to the researchers, the mouth of the larvae Blepharotes splendidissimus “resembles a Swiss army
Day: December 9, 2018
In the state Duma commented on Poroshenko’s photo with a soldier wearing the SS insignia
In the state Duma commented on Poroshenko’s photo with a soldier wearing the SS insignia SIMFEROPOL, 8 Dec — RIA Novosti. A photograph of the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko with the emblem of SS Panzer division should not go unpunished, EU countries are obliged to respond to the incident, said the Deputy of the state Duma of the Russian Federation of the Crimean region Andrey Kozenko. Upstairs Previously Poroshenko has published in Facebook a “Patriotic” photo, where he stands before the formation of the Ukrainian paratroopers, with the form of one of the soldiers to the left of Poroshenko is clearly visible emblem of the SS tank division “Dead head” skull and crossbones. This act of fraternization with the SS should not go unpunished. Here we are talking not only about the dislike of Russia. This is a slap in the first place, in the direction of Europe. “It
NASA was the first to record the noise of the wind on Mars
NASA was the first to record the noise of the wind on Mars MOSCOW, 8 Dec — RIA Novosti. American interplanetary probe InSight, which landed on Mars in late November, first recorded and sent to Earth recording wind noise on the red planet, this was reported on the NASA portal. Upstairs The first of December the sensors InSight recorded “low-frequency rumble caused by wind” that blew from the North-West to South-East at a speed of from five to seven meters per second. According to the head of the scientific research program of Mars Bruce Banerdt, recording of this noise was “unplanned pleasure”. One of the objectives of our mission the measurement of movement on Mars, and, of course, this includes movement caused by sound waves.Bruce Banerdt head of the research program of Mars exploration The descent module of InSight, made a successful landing on the plain of Elysium near the
British investigators suspected Russian involvement in two more murders
British investigators suspected Russian involvement in two more murders Investigating the assassination of former GRU Colonel Sergei Skripal and his daughter British investigators believe that Russia is still at least two murders in the UK. According to The Sunday Times, a counter-terrorism unit of Scotland Yard “received new information indicating that Russian killers could be other purposes.” Upstairs It clarifies the newspaper, the investigators found that the staff of the GRU (the Main Directorate of the General staff of the Ministry of defense of Russia) “came into the country and left her about that time when there was a suspicious death.” In particular, we are talking about is found dead businessman Alexander Perepelichny and fell from the window of his apartment entrepreneur Scott young. The owner died in 2014, the police did not consider his death suspicious. Now the investigators are going to classify some cases into the category of
In Ukraine declared about the possibility to build their own nuclear weapons
In Ukraine declared about the possibility to build their own nuclear weapons Ukraine has all the opportunities of intellectual and organizational, to create its own nuclear weapons, said former representative mission of the country to NATO, major General Peter Garashchuk. In his opinion, to find the money for it — not a problem, transfers “observer”. Upstairs Military diplomat noted that Kyiv could make not only atomic bombs but also full-fledged nuclear warheads for ballistic missiles. “In the world today there is no such plant on production of Intercontinental ballistic missiles, which were in the Soviet Union, then independent Ukraine, in the Dnieper river. Neither the United States nor China nor Russia failed to produce an analogue of the missiles, “Satan”,” — said Garashchuk. He added that in the current circumstances, Kiev should not be afraid of the potential of international sanctions in the matter of nuclear weapons. On December 5
Tymoshenko believes that the US cannot remain a doubt as to her reputation
Tymoshenko believes that the US cannot remain a doubt as to her reputation NEW YORK, December 8. /TASS/. The involvement of the former head of the election headquarters of Donald trump Paul Manafort to attempt in 2012 to discredit the leader of the party “Fatherland” Yulia Tymoshenko, should dispel any doubts of Washington as to its reputation. Upstairs About this Tymoshenko, has announced its intention to participate in the upcoming March 31 of the next year presidential elections in Ukraine, said in published on Saturday an interview with American newspaper The Wall Street Journal. As aired by CNN, Manafort working for the government of Ukraine as a lobbyist in 2012 addressed to the firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom with a request to be one of the expert reports within the framework of the judicial process against Yulia Tymoshenko. Manafort then allegedly asked Skadden to distribute the document among
Scientists have compiled a map of possible earthquakes
Scientists have compiled a map of possible earthquakes It shows the regions that are most at risk. Upstairs Scientists have made new maps that show which part of the globe are most at risk of earthquakes. Map of the global seismic hazard shows in detail which parts of the globe are prone to earthquakes, for example, the Pacific volcanic ring of fire. Another map shows the areas in which the movement of the soil can be damaged buildings, for example, in Guatemala. Scientists have shown densely populated regions of the planet, which is at greatest risk from seismic activity, for example, India and Indonesia. Maps are the result of years of efforts of scientists, coordinated by a nonprofit organization “global earthquake model” (GEM) in Italy. It works not only with researchers, but also officials who are responsible for preparedness for natural disasters and elimination of their consequences.
Elon Musk explained his “unusual” behavior
Elon Musk explained his “unusual” behavior The founder of companies SpaceX and Tesla Elon Musk explained his unusual behavior impulsivity. It is reported CBS News. Upstairs According to him, he is an impulsive person. He also added that uses Twitter for self-expression. Musk said he didn’t want to stick to a “template” of the CEO. Previously, Musk has said it is ready to go to Mars. See also: Elon Musk has revealed the first space tourist SpaceX Musk has secretly discussed with the scientists plans for the colonization of Mars
“Spikes” were not needed
“Spikes” were not needed From 8 December with Russian drivers took the obligation to establish the sign of the “Spikes” on cars with installed winter studded tires. This is stated in the government decree, which entered into force today. Upstairs It is noted that the sign “Thorns” is outdated, because currently, the vehicle is only slightly dependent on the type of rubber, and to a large extent determined by other factors, to the design of the car; the degree of congestion; and the presence of electronic systems that contribute to the inhibition or stabilization. “Thus, the installation of this sign on modern cars does not allow other traffic participants clearly judged on the likely nature of movement, especially in the context of heterogeneous road surface, typical for winter conditions,” the document says. Newsthe long-Awaited decision of the authorities: the sign “ø” is no longer needed The drivers are obliged to
Discovered the main breeding grounds of corruption in Russia
Discovered the main breeding grounds of corruption in Russia In 2018, most cases of corruption were instituted against the police officers. About it told the official representative of the Investigative Committee of Russia Svetlana Petrenko, reports “Interfax”. Upstairs Criminal proceedings were brought 790 employees of bodies of internal Affairs. On the second place in the number of corruption crimes are deputies, 502 people of which came under investigation. The least violated the law the tax officers, persons involved in cases of bribery of steel 18 tax. Leader in the number of corruption crimes was the Chelyabinsk region, there is brought 639 cases. It is followed by the Republic of Tatarstan, where there are 459 production, and Moscow, with 421. Since the beginning of 2018 there were 25 thousand offences relating to bribery and bribery, which is 0.6 percent more than last year. December 9 is the international day against corruption.