The Chinese airliner C919 made its first flight outside the country, appearing at an air show in Singapore. It is expected to compete with Airbus and Boeing in the international market. The narrow-body jet is manufactured by the Commercial Aviation Corporation of China, or COMAC. According to the Singapore Economic Development Council, representatives of the People's Republic of China took part in...
Cuban biologists check snares in a botanical garden in the suburbs of Havana. This time we caught a migrant bird that had flown in from afar. Now she is awaiting a full examination. Scientists measure and weigh the captive, assess her appearance, and determine the amount of body fat. The data is recorded. Biologists observe migratory birds. Birds migrate from the USA and Canada. Cuban scientists...
The darkness of the evening streets of Copenhagen was pierced by rays of light. Hundreds of people decorated themselves with garlands and went for a run around the Danish capital. The Festival of Lights started here in early February. There are dozens of glowing installations scattered throughout the city. And now the residents of Copenhagen themselves have become the hallmark of the holiday. The...
The sand sculpture of Charles III was created by Indian artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on the beach in Puri. So he wants to wish the British monarch a speedy recovery. He was recently diagnosed with cancer. Charles III will not participate in public events for the time being. He has already started undergoing treatment. The palace says the king is optimistic and hopes to return to work soon. Sudarsan...
The return of sea otters and their insatiable appetite is helping to save part of California's wetland ecosystem. Sea otters eat constantly. And one of their favorite snacks is swamp crabs, which dig holes and also chew the roots of the swamp grass that holds the mud in place. A study found that when crab-eating sea otters were reintroduced to a tidal estuary near Monterey, it slowed marsh...
The giant statue of Constantine the Great has returned to the Eternal City. Once upon a time it towered in the very heart of Ancient Rome. The eleven-meter-tall colossus was recreated by specialists from a company that preserves works of art. Experts first looked to history, archeology and literature to understand what the statue might have been like. Then, using photographs of fragments of the...
Donald Trump won the Nevada caucuses, which determined the main candidate from the Republican Party. Now he is one step closer to becoming Joe Biden's main rival in the November presidential election. He previously easily won the U.S. Virgin Islands caucuses. Trump won 182 of the 246 votes cast there, beating his last remaining opponent in the Republican race, Nikki Haley. She received 64 votes. In...
Cocoa beans are becoming an increasingly scarce commodity. Their prices have risen to historic highs. And that's bad news for chocolate lovers around the world. Benchmark cocoa futures are trading at almost $5,900 a tonne on the New York exchange. This is approximately twice as much as last year. Prices have jumped as a poor harvest dries up cocoa supplies. In Ghana, the world's second largest...
Center-right Alexander Stubb from the National Coalition party won the presidential election in Finland. In the second round, more than 51% of voters voted for him. His rival Pekka Haavisto, a member of the left-wing Green Union party, received 48% of the vote. He has already admitted defeat. Alexander Stubb called the victory his “greatest honor.” The first round of elections took place on...
The mythical beast is surrounded by a cloud of water vapor as workers clean up the streets of Ljubljana. The charming Slovenian capital, located in the heart of Europe, is often called the “City of Dragons”. Legend has it that Ljubljana was founded by the Greek hero Jason, who killed a formidable dragon that was terrorizing the area. Today the city preserves its heritage: its streets and...
In Denmark, archaeologists discovered runes engraved on a blade almost 2,000 years old. These are the oldest such inscriptions found to date in the country. The blade was found under an urn in an Iron Age burial near the city of Odense on the island of Funen in 2021. Before this, the oldest inscription was considered to be on a comb found in 1865 on the island of Funen. It dates from around the same...
Dogs at a pet show in Hong Kong demonstrate perfect obedience. This is where the professional groomer exam takes place. Today they cut and style the hair of Bichon Frize and Poodle dogs. The main requirement for models is at least four centimeters of wool and two months without any hairdressing services. It is noteworthy that competitions are held not only for professionals, but also for grooming...
In Panama, coffee farmers are encouraged to protect the environment. There is a special program for plantations located on the banks of the Panama Canal. It is designed for 15 years and is aimed at reducing soil erosion and pollution of local rivers. Scientists believe that it is because of this that the water level in the canal has dropped recently. Drought also contributed to this. If farmers meet...
Guests of this cafe in Tokyo quickly forget about their problems and worries. Dwarf pigs, or mini pigs, help with this. This therapy is finding more and more fans in Japan. Cafe owners believe that miniature pigs help relieve stress even better than cats or dogs. The fact is that piglets are very drawn to people. Experts say spending time with animals can lower blood pressure, reduce headaches and...
These intricate designs are made using the tazhib technique. Many centuries ago in Central Asia, pages of manuscripts were decorated this way. Tazhib translated from Arabic means “painted with gold.” Last December, this artistic decoration technique was included in the UNESCO cultural heritage list. Five countries submitted the application: Tajikistan, Iran, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and...
There are only a few days left before the carnival season in Rio de Janeiro. And not only people will participate in the holiday. Dogs also have their own carnival here. So it's time to rehearse and choose a fancy dress. The outfits of Superman, Batman and Darth Vader are popular. Images of famous singers and actresses are created for girl dogs. This year, the carnival season in Rio de Janeiro will...
Bolivia is seeking accreditation for the football stadium in El Alto to host international FIFA matches. The application was submitted to CONMEBOL - the South American Football Confederation. The Villa Ingenio stadium is located at an altitude of 4090 meters. El Alto is one of the highest cities in the world. While the president of the Bolivian Football Federation came to the stadium to...
Emperor Augustus ruled one of the greatest superpowers in history. The Roman Empire lasted for more than 500 years and covered a quarter of the world's population. And this success was based on military power - the imperial Roman army. A new exhibition at the British Museum was dedicated to her. Here they tell the stories of the soldiers who served in its ranks. The exhibition includes more than...
After a long journey, Benito the giraffe settles into a safari park in the Mexican city of Puebla. Before that, he lived for eight months in Ciudad Juarez, alone and, moreover, in a cramped enclosure. The fate of the giraffe alarmed zoo guests and conservationists. In addition to loneliness, the life of the giraffe was complicated by the unsuitable climate. Ciudad Juarez is very cold in winter....
Venice blossomed with bright colors. A whole flotilla of gondolas goes along the Grand Canal. Each rowing team entered the parade in fancy dress. The annual carnival begins in the city on the water. Venice plunged into celebration for two weeks. The city will host masquerade balls, costume parades and other events, including the “flight of an angel” and a competition for the best mask. Every year...
DENMARK STARTED SELLING COFFEE IN PAY GLASSES TO GET RID OF GARBAGE They decided to rid the streets of discarded coffee cups in Aarhus, the second largest city in Denmark. More than 300,000 people live here, and many of them are coffee lovers. Within a week, the streets turn into garbage dumps. The same goes for the local river. Although the glasses are paper, there is film inside. This is what is...
UK WILL TEMPORARILY RETURN ARTIFACTS EXPORTED TO GHANA A historic treaty was concluded between Great Britain and Ghana. Two British museums will donate more than 30 silver and gold items taken from the Ashanti Empire 150 years ago to the Manhyia Palace Museum. In Ghana they will be stored for three years. Then the agreement may be extended. Artifacts include a golden peace pipe, seven gold leaf...
NASA's Mars helicopter can no longer fly. This was announced by the US space agency. The miniature unmanned drone Ingenuity, which translates to “Ingenuity,” completes its mission, which lasted much longer than planned. In 2021, Ingenuity became the first powered drone to fly on another planet. Ingenuity made a “crash landing” on its penultimate flight. And when he flew for the last time on...
What could be cuter than Hello Kitty, a popular Japanese cartoon character? They are trying to answer this question at a new exhibition in London. CUTE takes place at Somerset House. It has collected all sorts of exhibits that evoke emotion. Among them are Baby Yoda, figures from the Sylvanian Families series, as well as boots with rainbows and cute bears. And even visitors to the exhibition dress...
Türkiye voted for Sweden to join NATO. After 20 months of delays, the country's parliament has removed the biggest obstacle to the expansion of the Western military alliance. Why did it take so long, and what happens next? Sweden and Finland have applied to join NATO in 2022. However, Türkiye unexpectedly raised objections. She said both countries protect groups that Ankara considers...
Serbian archaeologists continue to excavate the Roman triumphal arch. It was discovered in December during work at the archaeological complex of Viminacium. The arch was built in the 3rd century AD. This is one of the few similar buildings in the Balkans. Viminacium was a city and capital of the Roman province of Moesia. It was founded in the 1st century. It was one of the largest cities of its era....
The Mexican company Biofase in the state of Michoacan has found a new way to produce tableware from biodegradable material. It is made from avocado seeds. In 2012, then chemical engineering student Scott Munguia sought to solve environmental pollution problems. He was looking for a reliable source of biodegradable plastic. Scott studied the properties of mango and mamea seeds, also called red sapota,...
A new discovery in the depths of the ocean. A deep-sea octopus nursery has been found off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. At the same time, four new species were discovered. The discovery was made in the area of seamounts over an area of more than 100 square kilometers. On their first expedition in June, a team of international scientists discovered two octopus nurseries connected by hydrothermal...
Kiyotaka Yamana from Japan loves his wife Kimi so much that he decided to found an organization called Aisaika. It includes husbands who devotedly love their wives. The word "aisaika" means "devoted husband" or "loving husband." An organization has a headquarters, project plans, and a mission. The organization's members are convinced that if families have good relationships, the whole world will...
This is where there may be a huge accumulation of ice under the surface of Mars. This conclusion was made by European astronomers. They believe that if this ice melts, water will cover the planet with a two-meter layer. This volume would also be enough to fill the entire Red Sea. The discovery was made with the help of the European Mars Express orbiter, which arrived at the Red Planet back in 2003. This...
