Science and technology, explained simply
The construction of the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline to China, which Russia planned to start in the first quarter of 2024, may be postponed. This was reported by The Financial Times with reference to the leadership of Mongolia, through whose territory the highway is to pass, The Moscow Times reports. Russia and China […]
The Japanese authorities have so far banned the use of 5G communication standards in aviation, including the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles. As the development of technological progress cannot be ignored, regulators intend to lift this restriction starting this spring, opening up the possibility of streaming video from drones in 4K resolution over 5G networks. […]
How did Microsoft manage to catch up with Apple in terms of capitalization? In recent years, Microsoft and Apple have been competing for the top spot in Wall Street market capitalization. Moreover, this struggle reached its peak in early January 2024, as the iPhone manufacturer had already briefly lost its crown to the software giant […]
India is seeking to distance itself from Russia as its largest arms supplier after Russia’s war against Ukraine undermined its ability to supply components and spare parts. Reuters reports this with reference to sources. India, the world’s largest arms importer, is gradually reorienting itself to the West as the United States seeks to strengthen ties […]
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt has recently been linked to a new startup called White Stork, which means “White Stork” in English. This project develops unmanned kamikaze drones using artificial intelligence. According to rumors, the ex-head of the American tech giant operates through front companies and aims to provide Ukraine with advanced developments to use in […]
Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, is embarking on its maiden voyage from Miami. However, environmentalists warn that the huge vessel will emit large amounts of methane because it runs on liquefied natural gas. This was reported by the BBC. The liner will embark on a seven-day trip to the islands in […]
In the English city of Birmingham, locals have noticed a strange phenomenon. The stream has turned a bright red color, which looks quite apocalyptic. This was reported by the Daily Mail. The city council launched an investigation into the unusual phenomenon. Councilwoman Gillie wrote on social media that a strange event had occurred in the […]
On the morning of January 27, two planes of Russia’s largest private airline, S7 Airlines, were unable to take off due to engine failure caused by improper maintenance under sanctions. This was reported by Aviatorshchina, a resource for Russian civil aviation. According to the resource, on the morning of January 27, an S7 Airlines plane […]
The Belarusian enterprise “Research and Production Center for Multifunctional Unmanned Systems” has presented a new reconnaissance drone, the Spotter-PB-3. The UAV is made of composite materials, can reach speeds of up to 65 km/h, and can stay in the air for up to 90 minutes. Company representatives note that the drone is specially designed for […]
The Opera browser is looking for an employee who will be responsible for browsing the web, with a salary of $10,000 and excellent working conditions on a remote island off the coast of Iceland. The company wrote about this on its official website. The Scandinavians are known to have invented hygge, a way of life […]