Found a substance that prevents drying of tears

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Found a substance that prevents drying of tears The researchers found the structure of the extra-lipid, through which tears are long dry. The work may lead to new treatments of diseases such as dry eye disease — dry eye syndrome. Results are presented in the Journal of Lipid Research. In order for eyes to function properly, its outer surface should be moist. To support this state — one of the functions of tears. The water itself would evaporate quickly, so the tears also contain special organic substances that help to protect eyes. For example, they constantly is the tear film that covers the thin layer of lipids. NewsLeading was accused of hypocrisy because of the crying live A group of Australian researchers discovered the key structure of this lipid protective layer. Despite the fact that the layer consists of this lipid by only 5%, without this substance protects the eye

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Scientists told about the nature of the bright object that was observed in the sky the dwellers of Ugra

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Scientists told about the nature of the bright object that was observed in the sky the dwellers of Ugra According to experts of the Ural Federal University, he could have a piece of space debris. YEKATERINBURG, August 8. /TASS/. Scientists of the Ural Federal University (Urfu) analyzed the trajectory of the object that on the evening of 4 August was observed by the inhabitants of the cities of Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug — Yugra (KHMAO-Yugra). The results showed that it could be a piece of space debris, said on Wednesday, TASS associate Professor of the Ural Federal University Mikhail Larionov. On the evening of 4 August, the social network users from cities KHMAO-Yugra has published several videos, which show several luminous objects, and then suggested that it could be a meteorite. As later reported by TASS in regional management of the Ministry, the Agency has not received from the residents of

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British pubs are closing by the dozens. Where now to drink ale and porter?

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British pubs are closing by the dozens. Where now to drink ale and porter? A pint in the pub — the British national pastime — a thing of the past. Every week in the UK closing almost two dozen pubs. Defenders of the traditions of sounding the alarm, but everything is so bad? Russian service Bi-bi-si versed in the causes and consequences of the extinction of the world famous phenomenon. What’s going on? In the early 21st century in Britain there were more than 60 thousand pubs and sold two times more beer than in the shops. Almost 20 years later they have less than 49 thousand, while sales of beer in them for the first time in history gave primacy to the supermarkets. Why? The British say that they’re repulsed by the price of beer at the bar: in a statement released this week poll, 56% admitted that they

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In which cities of the world against the law to die (photo)

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In which cities of the world against the law to die (photo) In these places state law above the physical. How can you prevent dying? It would be logical to answer that it is impossible, because death does not depend on the desires or capabilities of the person. Nevertheless, there are on the Earth are places where the local law forbids to die. More precisely, you can die, but preferably outside the city and bury the bodies are also in a different place. Forcing officials to make such a seemingly strange laws and where on the planet is officially not allowed to die, talk in our material. The Island Of Itsukushima, Japan The island of Itsukushima, known as Miyajima (Temple island), is part of the city, Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture. The island is considered sacred, there are many ancient temples and shrines. To maintain the cleanliness of the place, to

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The Russian Embassy in the United States invited the state Department to make public the correspondence on new sanctions

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The building of the Russian Embassy in Washington © Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP WASHINGTON, August 9. /TASS/. The Russian Embassy in the United States invited the state Department to make public the official correspondence on the introduction of sanctions for the case Skrobala. This is stated in the statement of the Russian Embassy in the United States, released on Wednesday.

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The FBI arrested several people who call themselves Russians

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The FBI arrested several people who call themselves Russians NEW YORK, 9 Aug — RIA Novosti. Several citizens who claim to be Russian citizens detained in the United States, told RIA Novosti press-Secretary of Russian Consulate in new York Alexey Topol’s’ke. Earlier, the Consulate General of the Russian Federation has received a notice of detention of five Russians. In late July, the U.S. justice Department reported that in the framework of the investigation of major fraud in the amount of $ 4.5 million and money laundering detained 25 people, and later the Ministry informed RIA Novosti that among them are five Russians: Maxim Severin, he is in prison in new York, Stanislav Lissitzky, Alexey Livadny, Nikolay Tupikin and Cyril Deduces who are in prisons of other States. “Received official notification from the FBI about the arrest of people who reported that they are citizens of the Russian Federation, this information

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Cybertronian consciousness

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Cybertronian consciousness The U.S. fears of cyber attacks, but refuse to deal with them together with Russia. As it became known “Kommersant”, Russia has offered the United States cooperation in preventing cyber attacks on critical infrastructure (power stations, control systems water supply and transport, hospitals, banks and so on). The relevant provision was included in the joint statement of the presidents of the two countries, prepared by the Russian party to the adoption at the summit in Helsinki. Moreover, Moscow offered Washington to make a point about the inadmissibility of “destabilizing actions against domestic political processes, including elections.” Washington, however, these initiatives refused. That Moscow offered Washington to cooperate for the prevention of computer sabotage of the critical infrastructure of the two countries, “Kommersant” was told by two well-informed source from the Russian side and confirmed one American. According to interlocutors “Kommersant”, this topic was discussed by officials of the

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In the state Duma proposed to ban the sale of alcohol in open shelves

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In the state Duma proposed to ban the sale of alcohol in open shelves To prohibit the sale of alcohol on the open shelves in grocery stores was proposed by the Chairman of the Duma Committee on health protection Leonid Ogul. “Alcohol should be hidden from the eyes of the buyers, in due time, removed from the eyes of tobacco — either in a separate room, or in closed cabinets. Don’t want — let them sell in alkomarket,” said Ogul Agency “RIA Novosti”. The MP believes that the availability of alcohol in shops not only detrimental to adults, but also shows a bad example to children. Ogul is sure: if alcohol will be in another room, then, for example, a person with a child will not go there. According to him, the issue was raised in the state Duma of the previous convocation, however, was deferred. As he wrote “Izvestia”

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The United States will impose sanctions against Russia because of the “business Skrypalia”

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The United States will impose sanctions against Russia because of the “business Skrypalia” MOSCOW, 9 Aug — RIA Novosti. United States because of the alleged use of chemical weapons by Russia in Salisbury will introduce from August 22 to new sanctions against Moscow, said the state Department. 12фотографий12фотографий12фотографий It is noted that the restrictive measures will enter into force 15 days after notification to Congress. The American foreign Ministry believe that the agent nerve agents “Novice” used in circumvention of international law and the Convention on the prohibition of the use of chemical weapons. The second package of sanctions against Russia because of the incident in Salisbury will be introduced in three months, if Moscow does not fulfill the put forward USA of requirements. About the impending restrictions Wednesday, the US informed Russia. “Yes, we told the Russian,” — said the representative office. He said that the US administration told

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Scientists have discovered why cats are more like women

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Scientists have discovered why cats are more like women Women form closer emotional bond with their cats than men, found by Hungarian researchers. The work was published in the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science. Scientists from the University of eötvös watched 157 owners and owners of cats and found that women are more likely to interact with their Pets than men. They are more likely to talk to your or other people’s cats, you know what food they need, and what is prohibited and what toys they like. They also smile more often to Pets and understand their emotions. The best interaction was found between the women and the old cats, and the worst between men and young animals. Scientists aim to find out whether cats can be just as good companions as dogs, cats interaction with people is studied worse. As concluded by the authors that more adult cats

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