Новости за 05.02.2024

Prince William will return to royal duties this week, having taken three weeks off following his wife, Kate's abdominal surgery.

“Oath taking of Mr. Sanjay Singh wasn’t listed in the business of House,” was the only explanation offered by the officials in the Vice President’s office

Washington's favorite prescription for Israeli-Palestinian peace risks unleashing a wave of interethnic violence unseen since the partition of India and Pakistan.

1. CBI settles legal action brought by sacked boss Tony Danker  BBC
2. CBI settles legal case brought by sacked boss Tony Danker over misconduct allegations  Sky News
3. CBI settles legal action with ex-chief Tony Danker  The Guardian
4. CBI reaches settlement with sacked chief Tony Danker  The Times
5. CBI settles legal action brought by former head Tony Danker  Financial Times

According to Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, the exercise, aimed at ensuring regional security, will be held in the common interests of its participants

Washington DC (UPI) Feb 2, 2024 - NASA released new images from the Hubble Space Telescope on Friday with rare images of two galaxies merging.

The telescope showed a blue compact galaxy called ESO185-IG013, which appears to be part of a galaxy collision because of its mix between young and older cluster of stars. Blue compact galaxies, of BGC, are nearby galaxies that show an intense burst of star formation.

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 01, 2024 - Shanghai Jiao Tong University is advancing its astronomical capabilities with the construction of the country's most powerful spectral telescope. The Jiaotong University Spectroscopic Telescope (JUST), featuring a significant 4.4-meter aperture, is slated for completion and utilization by 2026. This development, as reported by Science and Technology Daily, marks a pivotal step in China's astronomical research endeavors.

Strategically positioned at the Lenghu... Читать дальше...

Mumbai, India (SPX) Feb 05, 2024 - The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research's GRAPES-3 experiment, based in Ooty, India, has made a pivotal discovery in the field of cosmic ray physics. Researchers have identified a new characteristic in the cosmic-ray proton spectrum at an energy level of around 166 tera-electron-volt (TeV), a finding that spans a measurement range from 50 TeV to just over one peta-electron-volt (PeV). This observation introduces a potential shift in our understanding of cosmic ray origins... Читать дальше...

Washington DC (SPX) Jan 31, 2024 - On April 8, the Moon's shadow will sweep across the United States, as millions will view a total solar eclipse. For many, preparing for this event brings memories of the magnificent total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017.

In 2017, an estimated 215 million U.S. adults (88% of U.S. adults) viewed the solar eclipse, either directly or electronically. They experienced the Moon pass in front of the Sun, blocking part or all of our closest star's bright face. The eclipse... Читать дальше...

Giddey, 21, has endured a difficult third campaign in the NBA, with leaked social media images leading to allegations of an inappropriate relationship with an underage female.

San Francisco (AFP) Jan 30, 2024 - Microsoft and Google delivered solid corporate earnings on Tuesday as the tech giants said demand for artificial intelligence services stoked revenue.

The tech titans have made big bets on generative AI, with their cloud computing divisions seeing a boost in demand as clients seek the hefty -- and more expensive - computing power that drives the technology.

New York (AFP) Feb 2, 2024 - The New York City subway has pulled its controversial security robot out of service after little more than five months patrolling the busy Times Square station.

K-5, as the robot's call sign goes, has been retired to a storage lot, The New York Times reported Friday.

Paris, France (SPX) Feb 02, 2024 - In an innovative step towards advancing space technology, the European Space Agency's (ESA) ORBIT laboratory at the ESTEC technical center in the Netherlands has become the stage for a unique experiment. Jules Noirant, an ESA engineer, recently conducted a noteworthy test involving a satellite simulator platform that floats on a cushion of air, showcasing the lab's capabilities in simulating the weightless conditions of space on Earth.

The focus of this experiment was on the REACSA platform's guidance... Читать дальше...

Trade between Belarus and Russia’s Kamchatka Territory was up by 9% in 2023, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Parkhomchik said at a meeting with Governor of Russia’s Kamchatka Territory Vladimir Solodov in Minsk on 5 February, BelTA has learned.

“For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power,” pronounced the United States. “Putin’s day will surely be numbered. He’ll lose power and he won’t get to choose his successor,” prophesized the United Kingdom. ...

So you want to know how many NRL Premierships the Brisbane Broncos have won in the clubs history? Well, you’ve come to the right place! The Brisbane Broncos joined the NSWRL (The forerunner to the NRL competition) in 1988 and since then they have won 5 NRL Premierships and one Super League title in 2007....

ChatGPT users previously complained that the chatbot was slacking off and refusing to complete some tasks.

A doctor has shared his top tips to help people stop snoring and get a good night’s sleep.

The rare discovery of a large-scale copper deposit could help in the global race to secure a supply of materials critical to the energy transition.

City Comment: The OBR might offer the Chancellor a way to present his U-turn as in the interests of UK plc as a whole, not just London

Turkish Cypriot lawyer Akan Kursat, suspected and wanted for selling Greek Cypriot properties in the north, will be extradited to Cyprus this week from Italy, where he was arrested, authorities said on Monday. Police confirmed the extradition to the Cyprus Mail, saying that a team of investigators would be heading...

1. Family of girl, eight, killed in school crash 'waiting for answers' from police  upday UK
2. The Land Rover killed our daughter at school. We still need justice  The Times
3. Selena, eight, seen playing piano just before car crashes into school, killing her and another girl  The Telegraph
4. Parents want answers over girl's school crash death  BBC
5. Heartbreaking footage shows Wimbledon crash victim Selena Lau, eight, playing the piano at an end-of-term tea  Daily Mail

Palestinians huddling under bombardment in Gaza said on Monday they hoped a visit to the region by the U.S. secretary of state would finally deliver a truce, in time to head off a threatened new Israeli assault on the last refuge at the enclave’s edge. Antony Blinken was in the...