Galaxy devoid of dark matter discovered

Astronomers in the Netherlands have discovered that there is no dark matter in the galaxy AGC 114905 114905 contains no traces of the existence of dark matter. Observations of the galaxy were carried out for 40 hours using a number of modern telescopes. The results have been accepted for publication in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. They are described in detail in the preprint available in the arXiv repository. Galaxy AGC 114905 is located at a distance of 250 million light years and is classified as an ultradiffuse dwarf galaxy due to its low luminosity. Although it is about the size of the Milky Way, it contains a thousand times fewer stars. The prevailing opinion among scientists is that ultradiffuse galaxies can exist only if they contain dark matter that provides sufficient mass for gravitational confinement of matter and triggering star formation. The researchers carried out observations

China decides to pay people who test positive for COVID-19

Chinese Harbin will pay 1.5 thousand dollars to everyone infected with coronavirus dollars to every citizen who tests positive for COVID-19. However, this amount will be received only by those infected who pass the test on their own, reports The Beijing News. Materials on the topic00: 02 – December 3 “The exodus of doctors may begin” Why Russian doctors are afraid for their freedom: Leonid Roshal about a new “case doctors “11:34 – Today Antibiotics: make friends on recommendation. Resistance of bacteria to antibacterial drugs threatens new epidemics Such measures were taken due to the low increase in coronavirus cases. In Harbin, only about ten cases of the virus are detected per day. The authorities believe that people avoid testing because they are afraid to report that they have contracted the virus. Now, in case of a positive result, only those who voluntarily come to the site for verification will

The Russians were told a way to avoid a fine when glazing a balcony

RIA Novosti: special permission must be obtained for glazing balconies RIA Novosti cites the comments of experts. To glaze a balcony or loggia, you must obtain a special permit from the housing inspection. Elizaveta Nasrtdinova, lawyer of the Knyazev and Partners collegium, warned that citizens may not approve of glazing, which poses a danger to other residents or violates the architectural appearance of the building. At the same time, according to the lawyer of Asterisk bureau Stepan Khantimirov, litigation on this basis occurs very often, since citizens consider the balcony as their property and believe that they have the right to do whatever they want with it. For unauthorized glazing, you can get a fine of 2-2.5 thousand rubles for citizens and 4-5 thousand for officials. Legal entities will have to pay 40-50 thousand. AVG Legal lawyer Alexey Gavrishev recalled that the owners may be obliged to remove the glazing

Galaxy devoid of dark matter discovered

Astronomers in the Netherlands have discovered that there is no dark matter in the galaxy AGC 114905 114905 contains no traces of the existence of dark matter. Observations of the galaxy were carried out for 40 hours using a number of modern telescopes. The results have been accepted for publication in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. They are described in detail in the preprint available in the arXiv repository. Galaxy AGC 114905 is located at a distance of 250 million light years and is classified as an ultradiffuse dwarf galaxy due to its low luminosity. Although it is about the size of the Milky Way, it contains a thousand times fewer stars. The prevailing opinion among scientists is that ultradiffuse galaxies can exist only if they contain dark matter that provides sufficient mass for gravitational confinement of matter and triggering star formation. The researchers carried out observations

Indian Prime Minister spoke about agreements with Russia

Indian Prime Minister Modi: agreements with Russia will strengthen cooperation between the two countries in different areas Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the agreements signed on December 6 with Russia will strengthen cooperation between the two countries in various fields. The head of the Indian government spoke about this on the sidelines of a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi. His words are reported by RIA Novosti. “The agreements concluded today in various fields will also help us and strengthen our cooperation. Our defense cooperation is strengthened through joint development and co-production under the Made in India program, ”said the Prime Minister of India.

Switzerland approves use of oxygen-free chamber for euthanasia

Swissinfo: voluntary euthanasia capsule passed legal due diligence in Switzerland Sarco voluntary euthanasia capsule passed legal due diligence in Switzerland. Now it can be legally used and distributed in the country. Dr. Philip Nitschke, capsule developer and founder of Exit International, spoke about this in a conversation with Swissinfo. This is a 3D-printed capsule. It is activated from within by a person who wants to die. First, he will be asked a series of questions, and then allowed to activate a mechanism that fills the chamber with nitrogen. In fact, a person finds himself in a capsule without oxygen, however, according to Nitschke, he does not experience any discomfort. “All this will take about 30 seconds. Death occurs due to hypoxia and hypocapnia, that is, a lack of oxygen and carbon dioxide. There is no panic, no feeling of suffocation, ”the specialist explained. He added that as early as next

The author of “Kholod” was ordered to pay compensation because of the text on harassment

Journalist Volyanova was ordered to pay 300 thousand rubles to ex-professor Kobrinsky the teacher of the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia and the politician Alexander Kobrinsky. The ex-professor won a case against Volyanova, the basis for which was the journalist's text about his relationship with students and alleged harassment. The editor-in-chief of the publication Taisiya Bekbulatova told about this on her Facebook page. The Petrogradsky District Court of St. Petersburg partially satisfied Kobrinsky's claim against Volyanova, according to Bekbulatova's publication. The journalist was ordered to pay Kobrin compensation for moral damage in the amount of 300 thousand rubles. Volyanova clarified on her Facebook page that the court satisfied the claim for defamatory information. The author of the text added that she was also obliged to post a retraction on her Facebook. At the same time, according to Bekbulatova, the publication will not delete the text about Kobrin. Volyanova plans

Switzerland approves use of oxygen-free chamber for euthanasia

Swissinfo: voluntary euthanasia capsule passed legal due diligence in Switzerland Sarco voluntary euthanasia capsule passed legal due diligence in Switzerland. Now it can be legally used and distributed in the country. Dr. Philip Nitschke, capsule developer and founder of Exit International, spoke about this in a conversation with Swissinfo. This is a 3D-printed capsule. It is activated from within by a person who wants to die. First, he will be asked a series of questions, and then allowed to activate a mechanism that fills the chamber with nitrogen. In fact, a person finds himself in a capsule without oxygen, however, according to Nitschke, he does not experience any discomfort. “All this will take about 30 seconds. Death occurs due to hypoxia and hypocapnia, that is, a lack of oxygen and carbon dioxide. There is no panic, no feeling of suffocation, ”the specialist explained. He added that as early as next

China decides to pay people who test positive for COVID-19

Chinese Harbin will pay 1.5 thousand dollars to everyone infected with coronavirus dollars to every citizen who tests positive for COVID-19. However, this amount will be received only by those infected who pass the test on their own, reports The Beijing News. Materials on the topic00: 02 – December 3 “The exodus of doctors may begin” Why Russian doctors are afraid for their freedom: Leonid Roshal about a new “case doctors “11:34 – Today Antibiotics: make friends on recommendation. Bacterial resistance to antibacterial drugs threatens new epidemics Such measures were taken due to the low increase in coronavirus cases. In Harbin, only about ten cases of the virus are detected per day. The authorities believe that people avoid testing because they are afraid to report that they have contracted the virus. Now, in case of a positive result, only those who voluntarily come to the site for verification will receive