Category Archives: HiTech

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has signed the decree about resignation of the current government led by Sergei Rumas. The leader of the Republic held a meeting, which was attended by the speakers of both chambers of Parliament, presidential chief of staff and Secretary of the security Council. They discussed the current composition of the Cabinet and possible new candidates. However, Lukashenko stressed that the economic crisis because of the pandemic, COVID-19 to expect large-scale changes in the composition of the government of Belarus is not necessary. globallookpress.com © Alex […]

Two years ago scientists at Harvard University have copied the snakeskin texture to create a soft robot, which the movement was off from the ground, as snakes usually do. Now they adapted the technology to create a Shoe with a reinforced grip. Developed in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of technology (MIT) Shoe soles are in the form of flexible steel sheets carved with snake-like ornament. It consists of dozens of scales, manufactured by the technique of kirigami (Japanese art of making figures out of paper with scissors – approx. […]

Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have discovered the oldest beetle in the world. Sample – the ancestor of the centipedes found on the island of Kerrera in Scotland, his age makes 425 million years. Found fossil – an extinct species of millipedes Kampecaris obanensis. Although it was discovered in 1899, it is only now scientists were able to establish his exact age. To do this, the team used the technology of radiometric Dating on zircon in the sediments. Zircon is a tiny, incredibly durable mineral pellets, so […]

Finalist of the contest “Leaders of Russia” Konstantin Vlasov was appointed to the position of the Lipetsk branch of Rostelecom. © Artem Korenyuk RIA Novosti On it informs “Sight” with reference to the press release. “A lot of work on the development of our networks in territory of the Lipetsk region, and somewhere — and their modernization. Pay special attention to the quality of the provision of our services,” — said Vlasov. According to him, participation in the contest “Leaders of Russia” allows to check yourself for strength and to […]

Three criminal cases opened in connection with the oil spill in Norilsk. © The city administration of Norilsk Facebook It is reported by the Prosecutor General of Russia. “On materials of public Prosecutor’s checks instituted criminal proceedings under part 1 of article 254 of the criminal code of Russian Federation (“Damage of land”), article 246 of the Russian criminal code (“Infringement of rules of protection of the environment by manufacture of works”), article 250 of the criminal code of Russian Federation (“Pollution of waters”),” — said in a statement. Previously, […]

One of the founders of the restaurant holding the RestArt Alexei Vasilchuk appreciated the preparation of cafes to be opened in Moscow. © Andrew Telichev RIA Novosti According to him, it would be great if restaurants were allowed to put tables outside the veranda, as this will allow you to accommodate more guests, without violating anti-epidemic measures. However, he noted the difficult situation in the restaurant industry. “Even if the restaurants are opened and will go to costs is unknown, will visit our country,” he said in an interview with […]

Surfboards fitted with electric motors are gaining popularity, and even their substantial price does not scare lovers on the water surface with the wind. YuJet Surfer – electroself, developed by the team, which included designers, engineers and professional surfers. According to one of its co-founders Jeremy Schneiderman, “We spent years working to create a product able to carry forward water sports”. YuJet Surfer can accelerate to 40 km/h. Its body is made of carbon fiber and lithium-ion battery provides 40-minute run on a single charge. The movement provides the water-jet […]

One of the problems of using robots on the roads is that it is impossible to predict the topography of the surface on which they will have to move. The best option yet are walking mechanisms, but the issue for them, only on a smaller scale. First and foremost, we are talking about the feet of the robot which are in contact with the relief – scientists from the University of California in San Diego has offered to produce their… of coffee. Have dry coffee grounds have this effect as […]

In the town of PEACHTREE corners, Georgia (USA), Technopark Curiosity Lab launched a new public transport system. A fleet of 100 electric scooter converted for unmanned movement will be in test mode to arrive to the challenges employees of the industrial Park to test the effectiveness of the concept. Initially the experiment was supposed to start in January, but the pandemic coronavirus has made adjustments. Because coronavirus is impossible to activate the main function scooter – free travel between the addressees on the optimal routes. Instead, today’s vehicles leave from […]

Most Russian universities have decided not to raise tuition fees in new academic year, said the head of the Ministry of science and higher education of Russia Valery Falkov. RIA Novosti In interview to the program “Right to justice” on the First channel, he said that about a month ago on the site of the Russian Union of rectors in the course of the discussion, it was decided. “Tuition increase this year will not. It is recorded in most universities at the level of 2019”, — quotes TASS Falkova. Earlier […]