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Лекарства должны причинять боль: ИгНобель-2024

Блог сайта «Антимракобес» 

Скоро нобелевская неделя (первая неделя октября), так что  — по традиции — мы уже узнали лауреатов  хулигански-сатирической версии главной научной премии — ИгНобелевской. Об одной из премий, имеюшей прямое отношение к нейронаукам, да и выданной за статью в очень приличном нейрожурнале – Brain – рассказывает наш хороший друг, медицинский журналист и военврач Алексей Водовозов. 

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Bulgarian Pilots Lost in Crash Receive Posthumous Military Rank Promotions

Sofia News Agency 

The pilots Major Petko Dimitrov and Senior Lieutenant Ventsislav Dunkin, who tragically lost their lives in the "Graf Ignatievo" plane crash on September 13, have been posthumously promoted to higher military ranks. The promotions were made by order of Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov. Major Petko Dimitrov Dimitrov, who served as the head of the "Planning and Reporting of Flight Activity" unit in the "Flight-tactical training" department of military formation 52090 in Dolna Mitropolia, was elevated... Читать дальше...

The Brief – Everyone gets a share

EurActiv 

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has neatly shared out top jobs among the political camps in the next EU executive, in an effort to give the European Parliament as few reasons as possible to meddle in her plan.

Govt to transform India Post into logistics firm, eyes 60% revenue increase

Business Standard 

The government is looking to transform India Post into a logistics company and increase the revenue of the department by 50-60 per cent in the next 3-4 years, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday. Speaking at a Public Affairs Forum of India event in the national capital, the minister said about 25,000 villages in the country that do not have mobile networks will be connected by next year. "Postal department is moving leaps and bounds. Today, our turnover is close to about Rs 12,000 crore per annum. Читать дальше...

$134m shortfall – 40 transport projects with safety components rejected

Scoop 

News from GWRC Public safety could be compromised by the government’s decision not to co-fund a raft of infrastructure renewal projects proposed for the Metlink public transport network, says Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter. The regional council estimates it is facing a $134m shortfall in funding over the next three years, after more […]

How Superhero Franchise Movies Lost Their Way: “It’s Actual Chaos” - Hollywood Reporter

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  1. How Superhero Franchise Movies Lost Their Way: “It’s Actual Chaos”  Hollywood Reporter
  2. HBO Sets Premiere Date for Hollywood Satire Series ‘The Franchise’ (TV News Roundup)  Variety
  3. The Franchise First Trailer: HBO's Superhero Moviemaking Satire  Gizmodo
  4. ‘The Franchise’ Teaser: Himesh Patel and Aya Cash Barely Survive Making Superhero Movies in ‘Veep’ Creator’s Latest Workplace Comedy  imdb
  5. Stopping The Steal | Official Trailer | HBO  The Cheyenne Post

A vote for Jill Stein is a vote for Republicans—and Russia

Daily Kos 

“How many, total, are there? What is it, 600?”

That was Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein’s answer when asked how many House members are in Congress. It’s 435.

But you know what legislature has around 600 members? Russia’s. Her answer is a fitting response since she continues to do Russia’s dirty work by eating into Democrats’ margins on the left and bolstering yet another Donald Trump candidacy. 

Report: Villa and West Ham Eye Free Agent for Defensive Boost

EPLIndex | Premier League stats & Blog 

Oumar Solet: A Premier League Move Beckons for Free Agent Defender? Oumar Solet, the French centre-back recently released from Red Bull Salzburg, is now attracting significant attention from Premier League clubs. With Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and West Ham United among the sides interested, the 24-year-old defender may soon find himself plying his […]

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Research boosts understanding of sorghum's pest resistance

Phys.org 

Husker scientists have identified a key plant hormone that strengthens sorghum self-protection against the threat of the sugarcane aphid. The project is part of the university's wide-ranging, multidisciplinary work to advance understanding of sorghum's natural defenses against the pest.

Terrorist-controlled drones in Africa pose real and present threat

Engineeringnews.co.za 

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are rapidly becoming a key part of insurgent arsenals across the African continent, Stellenbosch University faculty of arts and social science vice dean of research Professor Lindy Heinecken has warned. Speaking at the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade show and exhibition at Air Force Base Waterkloof, in Centurion, on September 18, Heinecken highlighted the growing threat posed by the proliferation and misuse of UAVs by terrorist groups in Africa.