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University of Waterloo scientists discovered the benefits of coffee for visual acuity and also improves response. This is reported in an article published in the journal Psychopharmacology. Visual acuity refers to a person's ability to detect and recognize fine details and can be measured under static (stationary) or dynamic (moving) conditions. Dynamic visual acuity is especially important in many daily activities. In a new study, researchers examined how caffeine improves visual processing. The study involved 21 volunteers. On one day they took a caffeine capsule (at a dose of four milligrams per kilogram), and on the other day, a placebo capsule. Using a computerized test developed and validated at the University of Waterloo, each participant was measured for dynamic visual acuity skills one hour and one hour after ingestion of caffeine. Participants who took caffeinated capsules showed significantly greater and better accuracy. high speed when detecting moving targets of small

Saxo Bank Chief Economist Steen Jacobsen gave a “crazy” forecast for 2022 Saxo Bank Chief Economist Steen Jacobsen gave the traditional predictions for 2022, the Lenta.ru correspondent reports from the online presentation of the report. According to the forecast of the Scandinavian banker, next year the world expects many serious changes in the field of the economy. Governments around the world will be forced to postpone the green energy transition and push back the dramatic cuts in oil (by 29 percent) and gas (by 10 percent) by five and 10 years, respectively, compared with the originally planned 2030. The largest social network in the world, Facebook, is expecting a recession due to the outflow of young users who are dissatisfied with the level of personal data protection and the quality of content. The United States, according to Jacobsen, will face a recession due to the political crisis due to the

Australian scientists pointed to the lack of evidence of the danger of the omicron strain the coronavirus strain is absent. This indicates that it should not be considered more dangerous than other types of infection. Bloomberg writes about this with reference to the statement of the chief physician of Australia Paul Kelly. “Among the almost 300 cases of infection that are observed in several countries around the world, the symptoms are quite mild, or they are not at all,” Kelly said . At the same time, the lack of evidence of the danger of the omicron-strain does not mean that it is completely harmless. In addition, until scientists have figured out how the existing vaccines against COVID-19 will cope with the new type of virus. Earlier, the director of the Gamaleya Center Alexander Gintsburg suggested that the omicron may have an incubation period of about 12- 14 days. If at

UFC President Dana White tested positive for coronavirus UFC President Dana White tested positive for coronavirus This is reported by MMA Fighting. According to the functionary, he contracted the infection during a trip to his relatives. The American noted that now almost all members of his family have been diagnosed with coronavirus. White said that he went to take the test after he lost his sense of smell and taste. He also noted that he feels well, but will be in quarantine for now. In addition, the American said that he was vaccinated. In August of this year, White spoke about the possible introduction of mandatory vaccinations for UFC fighters. The functionary said he would never force athletes to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Residents of the Tula Region noticed the Red Data Book gray-headed woodpecker Residents of Novomoskovsk spotted the gray-headed woodpecker included in the Red Book. This is reported by TSN 24. A resident of the city said that his attention was attracted by the steady knocking of a woodpecker on the feeder. “Usually the middle spotted woodpecker comes to us for the third year, but he knows the feeder, takes the seeds carefully, in short, he does not vandalize, and in general is a cultured and intelligent bird – this one tried to open it, but as soon as I went to the window – immediately flew to a nearby tree “, – he noted. Specialist of the Tula exotarium Alexei Yevsyunin and a famous zoologist, host of the TV show” In the animal world “Nikolai Drozdov explained the behavior of the bird in the city. “The gray-headed woodpecker is much

Roskomnadzor announced the introduction of centralized control over VPN services Roskomnadzor (RKN) has asked companies and departments to notify Betternet, Lantern, X-VPN, Cloudflare WARP, Tachyon VPN and PrivateTunnel VPN services for uninterrupted operation. Companies using these VPNs should send information about their work to the Center for Monitoring and Control of the Public Communication Network (CMN SSOP), according to the agency's website. bypassing the restriction of information prohibited by law ”. In this regard, CMU SSOP will wait from companies for information on the use of VPN services – Betternet, Lantern, X-VPN, Cloudflare WARP, Tachyon VPN, PrivateTunnel – to ensure the work of technological processes of enterprises and organizations. Send data should be sent to the email address [email protected]. The letter must include the name of the organization, as well as contact information. On September 3, it was reported that RKN decided to block six VPN services that violate Russian

You can buy a weekly ticket to Cyprus in December for 57 thousand rubles per person five star hotels in Cyprus. The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) writes about this. “Hotels in Cyprus regularly put up special offers in order to attract as many tourists as possible in the off-season, so there is every chance to book a winter vacation at attractive prices,” a company representative said. Russian Express “Anna Filatovskaya. So, you can buy a weekly voucher with accommodation in a four-star hotel with breakfast-based meals for 57 thousand rubles per person. A more expensive option is accommodation in a five-star hotel for 65 thousand rubles. Such prices are relevant for tours departing from Moscow on December 30 and returning on January 6. A seven-day vacation with departure on December 6 will be cheaper – from 55.9 thousand rubles per person. At the same time, it is

Lukashenko found it difficult to unequivocally answer the question about the next presidential term next presidential elections. This is how Lukashenko answered the question about the possibility of a new nomination for the presidency of Belarus, BelTA informs. “I don’t know. Honestly, I don’t know, ”the incumbent Belarusian president said. Lukashenka found it difficult to make an unambiguous decision because of the situation in Belarus. In his opinion, this is a key factor on which the possibility of his next presidential term will depend. Judging by his words, Lukashenka is not satisfied with the current state of affairs. “I don’t think about it, because I’m not going to abandon the big politics that we have before our eyes today. Unfortunately, these are hard times, ”he answered when asked how he would like to see his role in history. Earlier, Lukashenka did not rule out holding early presidential elections in the

Deputy from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation Rashkin said that he would testify in the framework of the case filed against him State Duma deputy from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation Valeriy Rashkin immunity, said that he would testify in the framework of the criminal case initiated against him. He gave such a comment in a conversation with News.ru. According to the politician, the situation has already been “ground up” and the country has been raised up, as if there are no other problems. In addition, the deputy added that he would work with the investigator. Rashkin called for calm, as investigative actions are already underway. Earlier it became known that the head of the Investigative Committee of Russia, Alexander Bastrykin, started a criminal case against a State Duma deputy from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation Rashkin. On November 25, the State Duma voted