Day: December 7, 2021

Japanese scientists have linked 10-minute running to better brain function increase blood flow to the part of the brain responsible for emotional control and executive function. This is reported in an article published in Scientific Reports. The researchers hypothesized that running enhances overall neural activity in the prefrontal cortex, since physical activity requires high-precision coordination of balance and movement and induces blood flow to this area. brain. To test this connection, experts used the Stroop color test and collected data on hemodynamic changes associated with the work of the brain. The test is that the word for color does not match the color of the word itself. This causes a delay in the reaction of the reader, who should name the color of the word, and not read the word itself, which allows you to evaluate the changes taking place in the brain. The results showed that after 10 minutes

State Duma Deputy Milonov called on Santa Claus not to visit children without vaccination against COVID-19 Vitaly Milonov said that Santa Clauses who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 should not visit families with children on New Year's holidays, RIA Novosti reports. in the country of the situation with coronavirus “Of course, it is impossible to engage in this activity without a vaccine. The time has come for this activity to be somewhat patent, regulated, ”Milonov urged.

WSJ: Elon Musk opposed US financial support for the purchase of electric vehicles Tesla founder Elon Musk opposed US government financial support bill with buying electric vehicles. The entrepreneur said this in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. “To be honest, I would have rolled up this entire bill,” the billionaire said. He stressed that he has a negative attitude to any attempts at regulation by the authorities, since the state should play the role of “a judge, not a player on the field.” The American bill was passed by the House of Representatives. It involves the allocation of a tax subsidy in the amount of 12.5 thousand dollars for the purchase of electric vehicles that were created in factories that are members of trade unions and use batteries made in the United States. Tesla, in turn, is not a union member. , therefore, much less incentives will apply

Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi criticized Russia's idea of ​​tax incentives in the Kuril Islands to new organizations registered in the southern islands of the Kuril ridge, stating that it runs counter to Tokyo's position on the territorial issue and joint economic activities in the region. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti. “Japan's position has been repeatedly voiced to the Russian side and is to carry out joint economic activities without prejudice to the political position of both countries,” the minister said, adding that Japan intends to continue building a constructive dialogue with Russia on this tax regime. At the end of November, Russian and Japanese Foreign Ministers Sergei Lavrov and Yoshimasa Hayashi held telephone talks, during which they discussed a peace treaty regarding the ownership of the Kuril Islands. The parties “confirmed their intention to continue the dialogue” in order to conclude peace. Due to the dispute over the

FP: Ukrainian Defense Minister Reznikov asked the US for weapons intended for Afghanistan the supply of weapons, including through the weapons systems that the United States intended for supplies to Afghanistan. Foreign Policy writes about this. “The detailed list of weapons, which was first presented by Reznikov to Austin in mid-November, and which was not previously reported in detail, included means for air, naval defense and electronic warfare.” the publication says. The publication, referring to a representative of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, notes that Kiev intended to receive part of the equipment that was planned to be sent to Afghanistan before the Taliban came to power there ( the terrorist organization is prohibited in Russia ). We are talking about US-owned Mi-17 helicopters and ammunition. Foreign Policy writes that the administration of US President Joe Biden is considering options to strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine in the