Страны начали закрываться от Южной Африки из-за ковидного штамма-гипермутанта

24 ноября учёные предупредили о новом штамме коронавируса B.1.1.529, который был выявлен в Ботсване, ЮАР и Гонконге. Он содержит 32 мутации, которые повышают его заразность и устойчивость к вакцинам, отметило «РИА Новости». По словам вирусолога Тома Пикока из Имперского колледжа Лондона, комбинация мутаций у этого штамма варианта «ужасающая», и он может быть опаснее прочих разновидностей, даже доминирующей в мире «дельты». «B.1.1.529 — самый тревожный из всех, что мы видели. Мы не видели такого уровня передачи с самого начала пандемии. Так что это создаст серьёзную проблему, если у вас будет такой высокий уровень передачи этого типа вируса в популяции, где он может ускользнуть от уже имеющихся иммунных реакций», — заявила главный медицинский советник Агентства здравоохранения и безопасности Великобритании Сьюзан Хопкинс. Из-за нового штамма глава технической группы подразделения чрезвычайных заболеваний ВОЗ Мария Ван Керкхове объявила о специальной встрече организации. По её словам, участники обсудят, насколько опасен новый вариант коронавируса. Если он действительно вызывает беспокойство, ему присвоят букву греческого алфавита. Не дожидаясь результата от ВОЗ, власти Великобритании и Израиля ввели запрет на путешествия в страны Южной Африки. Под ограничения попали ЮАР, Ботсвана, Лесото, Эсватини (Cвазиленд), Мозамбик, Зимбабве и Намибия. Всем, кто недавно

Астрономы обнаружили около 60 «компаньонов» Млечного Пути

Млечный Путь недавно обрел целую группу карликовых галактик-компаньонов, выяснила международная группа астрономов. Около 60 новых объектов были обнаружены с помощью космического телескопа Gaia в пределах 1,4 миллиона световых лет от нашей галактики, хотя их может быть намного больше. Ученые проанализировали параметры найденных карликов и с удивлением выяснили, что около 40 из них движутся намного быстрее, чем другие карлики Млечного Пути, такие как Гайя-Энцелад или карлик в Стрельце. Это означает, что они не находились рядом с нашей галактикой достаточно долго и гравитационное поле Млечного Пути не успело их замедлить. Например, Гайя-Энцелад замедлилась, будучи поглощенной около 9 миллиардов лет. Карликовая эллиптическая галактика в Стрельце была захвачена гравитацией нашей галактики 4−5 млрд лет назад. Скорости же недавно открытых галактик говорят, что они приблизились к Млечному Пути всего около 2 миллиардов лет назад. Когда карликовая галактика вращается по орбите галактики гигантского размера, гравитационное тяготение последней попытается разорвать ее. В науке это явление известно как приливная сила. Пролетят ли недавно открытые галактики мимо или будут поглощены Млечным Путем, сказать пока сложно, говорит Франсуа Хаммер из Парижской обсерватории, один из авторов исследования. Черная пятница обрушит цены на тысячи

Dwayne Johnson donated his car to a US Navy veteran

Actor Dwayne Johnson wished the fan a Merry Christmas and presented him with his pickup United States Marine Forces (Navy) Merry Christmas and presented him with his car. This is reported on Johnson's Twitter account. The 49-year-old artist held a special screening of his new film “Red Notice” in Los Angeles, during which he treated visitors to free food and his own Teremana tequila. For one of his fans, he made a special surprise and gave him his own pickup. Johnson said that Oscar Rodriguez now works as a personal trainer, takes care of his 75-year-old mother and helps women who have faced domestic violence. “Proud and humble veteran of the Navy. A good man, “the actor added. He took Rodriguez to the car and asked him to read a note that was lying in the front seat. It said, “Thank you for your service, brother. Enjoy your new pickup.

The State Duma assessed Zelensky's statement on the impending coup in Ukraine

State Duma deputy Vodolatsky called Zelensky's statement about the coup in Ukraine another fake , according to the State Duma. This is how Zelensky's words were assessed by Viktor Vodolatsky, the first deputy head of the Duma committee for CIS affairs, Eurasian integration and relations with compatriots, Izvestia reports. According to Vodolatsky, the Kiev authorities cannot decide who to put “at the forefront” – Russia or the Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Akhmetov. The parliamentarian is sure that the news about the coup in Kiev was based on the situation in Kyrgyzstan, where a coup was prevented. “In general, another delirium, another fakes, another anti-Russian agenda, which is probably already boring for everyone,” – said the State Duma deputy. Earlier, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that he had received information about the planned coup d'etat in Ukraine on December 1. According to Zelensky, he was informed that businessman Rinat Akhmetov was

Golikova named regions with collective immunity to COVID-19 above 70 percent

Deputy Prime Minister Golikova: collective immunity to COVID-19 above 70% was noted in 6 regions Collective immunity to COVID-19 above 70 percent is noted in six regions of Russia, namely in Sevastopol, Chukotka, Tuva, Moscow region, Moscow, Karelia, said Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova, quoted by the headquarters for combating the spread of coronavirus infection. She called on other Russian subjects to pay attention to the experience of successful regions. According to Golikova, in Russia it is necessary to achieve a collective immunity to coronavirus of 80 percent. According to the data of the headquarters on November 26, the level of herd immunity in Russia is 51.8 percent. A week earlier, on November 19, the figure was 50.2 percent.

Russian deputy suspected of raping 14-year-old niece

A deputy was detained in the Altai Republic on suspicion of raping a schoolgirl On Friday, November 26, the official representative of the regional department of the Investigative Committee of Russia (TFR) Lyudmila Ryazantseva reported to Lente.ru. According to the investigation, at the end of 2019, a man raped his wife's 14-year-old niece. Fearing a rapist, the girl was silent about this for two years and only opened up to her in 2021. A criminal case was initiated against the suspect under article 131 (“Rape of a minor”) of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. An arrest warrant was issued against the accused. For the duration of the investigation, he was sent to a pre-trial detention center. The collection and consolidation of evidence in the criminal case continues. According to the Bankfakt newspaper, this is an independent deputy Alexander Korshuk. On November 19, it was reported that the court

Australia faces default over planet rescue

Bloomberg: Australian national debt may grow due to climate risks … Bloomberg reports on climate risks to the economy. According to official figures, the country's national debt will rise by 100 basis points without a strategy to achieve carbon neutrality. If Australia were the only country without such a plan, the incremental cost would increase by 300 basis points. Investors are starting to increase pressure to invest in green projects, and Australia is seen as lagging behind in saving the planet due to its dependence on coal. Thus, the country's economy was under threat due to the rising cost of loans. The central bank of Sweden, for example, has already dumped bonds of two Australian states. Sean Kidney, co-founder of the Climate Bonds Initiative, noted that this is the first time he sees such data in print from the official government of a large state. “This is a recognition of

The State Duma assessed Zelensky's statement on the impending coup in Ukraine

State Duma deputy Vodolatsky called Zelensky's statement on the coup in Ukraine another fake , according to the State Duma. This is how Zelensky's words were assessed by Viktor Vodolatsky, the first deputy head of the Duma committee for CIS affairs, Eurasian integration and relations with compatriots, Izvestia reports. According to Vodolatsky, the Kiev authorities cannot decide who to put “at the forefront” – Russia or the Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Akhmetov. The parliamentarian is sure that the news about the coup in Kiev was based on the situation in Kyrgyzstan, where a coup was prevented. “In general, another delirium, another fakes, another anti-Russian agenda, which is probably already boring for everyone,” – said the State Duma deputy. Earlier, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that he had received information about the planned coup d'etat in Ukraine on December 1. According to Zelensky, he was informed that businessman Rinat Akhmetov was

Dwayne Johnson donated his car to a US Navy veteran

Actor Dwayne Johnson wished the fan a Merry Christmas and presented him with his pickup American actor and wrestler Dwayne “Vetera Rock” Johnson United States Marine Forces (Navy) Merry Christmas and presented him with his car. This is reported on Johnson's Twitter account. The 49-year-old artist held a special screening of his new film “Red Notice” in Los Angeles, during which he treated visitors to free food and his own Teremana tequila. For one of his fans, he made a special surprise and gave him his own pickup. Johnson said that Oscar Rodriguez now works as a personal trainer, takes care of his 75-year-old mother and helps women who have faced domestic violence. “Proud and humble veteran of the Navy. A good man, “the actor added. He took Rodriguez to the car and asked him to read a note that was lying in the front seat. It said, “Thank you

Russian deputy suspected of raping 14-year-old niece

A deputy was detained in the Altai Republic on suspicion of raping a schoolgirl On Friday, November 26, the official representative of the regional department of the Investigative Committee of Russia (TFR) Lyudmila Ryazantseva reported to Lente.ru. According to the investigation, at the end of 2019, a man raped his wife's 14-year-old niece. Fearing a rapist, the girl was silent about this for two years and only opened up to her in 2021. A criminal case was initiated against the suspect under article 131 (“Rape of a minor”) of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. An arrest warrant was issued against the accused. For the duration of the investigation, he was sent to a pre-trial detention center. The collection and consolidation of evidence in the criminal case continues. According to the Bankfakt newspaper, this is an independent deputy Alexander Korshuk. On November 19, it was reported that the court