Новости за 17.12.2024

The quantum Hall effect, a fundamental effect in quantum mechanics, not only generates an electric but also a magnetic current. It arises from the motion of electrons on an orbit around the nuclei of atoms. This has been demonstrated by the calculations of a team from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), which are now published in the journal Physical Review Letters. These results can potentially be used to develop new types of inexpensive and energy-efficient devices.

The formation of blood vessels is a complex process involving the interplay of proteins and mechanical forces. In two studies, a research team at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel, Switzerland, has uncovered new mechanisms in blood vessel formation.

When you look in a mirror, the reflection is fundamentally you, but with a perfect reversal of all your features. This illustrates a phenomenon we also see in the tiny world of molecules.

A new hotel, inspired by the iconic board game is set to come to the city.

CIVICUS speaks with Ramón Zamora, son of Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora, about restrictions on press freedom and the challenges of defending human rights in Guatemala. Rubén Zamora is part of the CIVICUS Stand as My Witness campaign, which seeks the release of unjustly imprisoned human rights defenders. The veteran journalist, founder of Periódico […]

A CAG report revealed persistent delays in Court of Inquiry proceedings within the Army, with timelines unmet in numerous cases involving financial losses. The audit also highlighted issues with Remount and Veterinary Services planning and Porter Company utilization, alongside unwarranted expenditures by the Canteen Stores Department.

1. The Syrian neighbourhood at the heart of Assad’s killing machine  Financial Times
2. True scale of Assad’s slaughter revealed at Syrian mass grave  Channel 4 News
3. Children dig up bones on street where at least 41 murdered in Syria pit massacre  Sky News
4. Assad regime ‘buried 100,000 bodies in mass grave’ in Syria  The Telegraph
5. Mass grave found near Syria’s capital could contain thousands of bodies  Al Jazeera English

Residents returning to Tadamon, once a rebel stronghold near Damascus, find mass graves and expropriated homes

The ongoing social media commentary about the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is not, given the state of contemporary society, entirely surprising. Nor is it without precedent.

In November, I celebrated finishing my Ph.D. After three and a half years of writing and research, it was an occasion I wanted to share with my academic network, so I posted a photo of myself holding a physical copy of my Ph.D. thesis on X. The post amassed 120 million views and sparked a lot of anger in response to its title: Olfactory Ethics: The Politics of Smell in Modern and Contemporary Prose.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority to submit a proposal for grievance redressal and imposed Rs 5 lakh cost on it for failing to file a timely...

The FTSE 250 constituent’s revenues are in sharp contrast to the ones of its peers

A trio of statisticians at the University of Minnesota has found an association between union membership and lower mortality rates. In their study published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, Tom VanHeuvelen, Xiaowen Han and Jane VanHeuvelen analyzed data mortality rates tabulated in the Panel Study of Income Dynamics and calculated the impacts on longevity for people who belong to unions.

Campaigners criticise Government decision not to compensate women affected by the way changes to the state pension age was communicated

"I'm so glad he was saved. Too many pups aren't as lucky," one user said about the rescue in the viral clip.

Epic Games Store has officially started its annual winter sale — and as in previous years, Epic will also be giving away several PC games for free during this winter sale.

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir made his thoughts clear on linebacker De'Vondre Campbell after his suspension from the team.

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said the decision was deeply regrettable and rejected assertions that Ireland was anti-Israel.

Estonia and the UK should increase cooperation in the defense industry, as well as in the European and NATO, said Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) after a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Tallinn on Tuesday.

India set to host World Boxing Final in November 2025

The Tree House Brewing Company is now selling beer to-go at its Saratoga Springs location, on Route 9, across from Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The pick-up service or can drops are available Wednesday, Dec. 18 through Monday, Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Locals have urged the government to tackle the threat of croc attacks in Indonesia.

The U.S. Treasury has delivered a clear message to Hong Kong’s banking giants: stop helping Russia, or face consequences. This warning carries weight as Hong Kong emerges as a crucial pathway for Russian financial activities, with 40% of its shipments to Russia containing vital technology and semiconductors. The Treasury’s move targets Gazprombank and over 50 […]

Flooding is one of the deadliest and costliest natural disasters in the U.S., causing billions of dollars in damage each year. In 2024 alone, floods destroyed homes in over a dozen states and claimed more than 165 lives.