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2017 is coming to an end, and now is the time to sum up and talk about the most significant events in the field of science and technology for the year.

Scientists have detected gravitational waves from a neutron star merger for the first time. The observations involved not only the laser interferometers of the LIGO and Virgo collaborations, but also a number of space observatories and ground-based telescopes capable of detecting electromagnetic radiation generated by neutron star mergers. In total, this phenomenon was observed by about 70 ground and orbital observatories around the planet, including in our country. The opening was announced on October 16 during an international press conference held simultaneously in Moscow, Washington and some other cities.

For the first time, gravitational waves were recorded in September 2015, which was solemnly announced by the LIGO and VIRGO collaborations on February 11, 2016. This event has become one of the main scientific achievements of 2016. But then the source of gravitational waves was the collision of black holes. This time, the collaboration has detected gravitational waves caused by the collision of two neutron stars - objects whose collision shakes space-time less than colliding black holes.

2 A star system with three Earth-like planets discovered

In February, NASA announced the discovery of a star system in which seven planets are similar in size to Earth, and three of them are also in the habitable zone. There is a high degree of probability that these trinity have the conditions under which life is possible on them. The planets are supposed to have liquid water, and they themselves have a dense atmosphere.

The cool red dwarf TRAPPIST -1 is located in the constellation of Aquarius, at a distance of 39.5 ly. years from us. The first three planets of the system were discovered back in 2016 by a team of astronomers from Belgium and the United States, led by Mikael Gillon, using the 0.6-meter TRAPPIST (TRAnsiting Planets and Planetesimals Small Telescope) robotic telescope located at the ESO La Silla Observatory in Chile. True, the discovery of one of the planets - TRAPPIST-1 d - was not confirmed later. The "rediscovery" of planet d (the third from a star in the system) and the discovery of four more planets came later thanks to additional observations using several ground-based telescopes and the Spitzer orbiting telescope. Some data about the system was also obtained by the Kepler telescope.

At a press conference on February 22, scientists noted that this is the most important discovery in recent years. Its significance is not so much in the very fact of the discovery of exoplanets, but in the proximity of the exoplanetary system to us and the opening opportunities for studying it and studying possible extraterrestrial life on them.

3. Found traces of the oldest microorganisms

Traces of the oldest bacteria were discovered by an international group of paleobiologists in the rocks of Nuvvuagittuka (Canada, Quebec). The age of the rocks is up to 4.3 billion years. It was determined in 2012 using samarium-neodymium dating. At the same time, as is known, the age of our planet is about 4.6 billion years.

The tubular structures found by scientists are at least 3.77 billion years old. The fossils are hematite tubes and fibers, similar in morphology to filamentous microorganisms from modern hydrothermal vents and fossils in young rocks. They testify to the vital activity of iron bacteria that took place here in the distant past. These bacteria are able to oxidize ferrous iron to ferric iron, and the energy released in this process is used to assimilate carbon from carbon dioxide or carbonates. They lived, as expected, under water in hydrothermal springs. It is noteworthy that at the same time liquid water was also on Mars. And this means that there is every reason to hope that life existed on the Red Planet during the same period. An article analyzing the find was published in the journal Nature on March 1.

4. Restart of the first stage

On March 31, the American company SpaceX for the first time in history re-launched the first stage of a rocket into space, which had previously been in space in April last year. Then the rocket launched the Dragon spacecraft into orbit with cargo for the ISS crew. The stage that returned from space was successfully landed on a special platform in the ocean, and then delivered to the plant.

This time, with its help, the telecommunications satellite SES-10, owned by the Luxembourg company of the same name, was launched into orbit. The launch, as well as the subsequent return to Earth, were successful. This rocket will no longer fly into space - it will become a museum exhibit. It is planned to be transferred to the John F. Kennedy Space Center. In total, the Falcon 9 stages are expected to be used up to 10 times. And after thorough maintenance, they can be used up to 100 times, said SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.

5. Obtaining an image of a black hole

In April, scientists from the Event Horizon Telescope project spent five days "photographing" black holes. The purpose of the experiment is to obtain the first ever image of a black hole.

For observations, astronomers chose two objects. The first one, Sagittarius A*, is a compact radio source that, in addition to radio waves, also emits in the infrared, X-ray and other ranges. It is located in the center of the Milky Way, at a distance of 26 thousand light years from us. The second object of observation is a black hole in the supergiant elliptical galaxy M 87, the largest in the constellation Virgo. It is located at a distance of about 53.5 million sv. years from Earth.

To take pictures, astronomers have created a "virtual" telescope by combining several telescopes located in Mexico, Arizona, Chile, Spain, Antarctica and Hawaii. Each of the observatories participating in the experiment collected 500 TB of data, which fit on 1024 hard drives. The observatories themselves, of course, do not have the ability to process this amount of information in situ, so the data is at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA) and the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (Germany). Here, on supercomputers, they will be processed, as a result of which we will see the first ever photograph of a black hole. True, the first images of a black hole will appear no earlier than 2018.

6. China launched its first space X-ray telescope

On June 15, the first Chinese astronomical satellite was launched from the Juyuan Cosmodrome in the Gobi Desert. They became the Chinese orbital X-ray observatory Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope (HXMT), designed to observe black holes, pulsars, gamma-ray bursts and search for new sources of X-rays.

The project to create a telescope was proposed back in 1993 by the Chinese academician Li Tibei. The project began to be implemented only in 2000 by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the PRC together with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Tsinghua University.

The observatory is designed for four years of service, it can operate both in the observation mode of the selected point, and in the patrol mode. The telescope has one of the widest fields of view among its kind, as well as a wide operating range of frequencies and energies. On board the orbiting observatory there are three different groups of photocells: for the analysis of X-rays of high, medium and low energies.

7. A unique X-ray free electron laser XFEL was put into operation

In September, a unique X-ray free-electron laser XFEL (X-ray free-electron laser) was put into operation. Russia also made a significant contribution to its creation. The launch ceremony, which was attended by a Russian delegation led by presidential aide Andrei Fursenko, took place on the outskirts of Hamburg on September 1. Our country took the second place after Germany in terms of equity participation in the project: about 27%. Construction worth €1.22 billion began in 2009 and was completed in 2016.

XFEL is essentially a hybrid microscope with an accelerator. Today it is the most powerful and brightest laser of this type. Its 1.7 km long superconducting linear particle accelerator is capable of accelerating electrons to an energy of 17.5 GeV. The facility is capable of producing 27,000 flashes per second, while the duration of each will not exceed 100 femtoseconds.

The unique parameters of the laser will allow scientists to make new discoveries in the field of nanoparticles. The instrument is designed to study ultra-small structures, very fast processes and extreme states. With its help, scientists plan to create new drugs and materials, the laser will be used in research in the field of energy, electronics and chemistry.

8. Saturnian mission of the Cassini probe completed

On September 15, the Cassini spacecraft completed its 20-year mission. The automatic interplanetary station, named after the Italian astronomer Giovanni Cassini, was launched into space in October 1997. The tasks of Cassini included the study of the system of the sixth planet from the Sun, Saturn: the planet itself, its satellites and rings, as well as the delivery of the Huygens descent vehicle to Titan, the largest satellite of Saturn. The station arrived at the planet only in June 2004 and became its first artificial satellite.

After spending 13 years in the Saturn system, Cassini took about 400 thousand photographs and sent over 600 GB of data to Earth. Based on the results of his observations, more than 4000 scientific articles were written. Pictures of the apparatus allowed scientists to discover a new ring of Saturn - the ring of Janus-Epimetheus. The probe studied the little-explored satellites of Saturn. These are such satellites as Polydeuces, Pallene, Anfa, Methon, Aegeon and Daphnis.

To avoid a collision of the apparatus with the planet's satellites, on which life is potentially possible, the spacecraft was sent into the atmosphere of Saturn, where it burned up in the clouds of the gas giant. NASA broadcast the last minutes of the life of the probe live.

9 Scientists Have Created Genetically Modified Pigs

As you know, pigs are much better suited than other animals to become human organ donors. Their genome is quite similar to the human one, the internal organs are similar in size, and in addition, these animals are easy to breed in large quantities. But there are still many obstacles to the possible use of organs.

A group of scientists from the American biotechnology company eGenesis managed to take an important first step towards the cherished goal. Using CRISPR-Cas9 technology, scientists were able to successfully remove 25 different endogenous retroviruses from the DNA of experimental pigs. As it turned out, these viruses had the ability to infect human cells. Then, using cloning technology - similar to that used to create Dolly the sheep - the edited genetic material was inserted into the eggs of an ordinary pig, from which embryos were formed. As a result, scientists managed to get 37 healthy piglets.

"These are the first pigs free of porcine endogenous retroviruses and the most genetically engineered animals available today," eGenesis explained. But still, the successful removal of porcine retroviruses is only half the solution to the problems required for xenotransplantation - cross-species organ transplantation. Even organs transplanted from person to person, that is, with intraspecific transplantation, cause an immune response leading to organ rejection. Now scientists are solving this problem and are trying to understand what other genetic modifications need to be carried out so that the human immune system more readily accepts pig organs. The results of the experiment were published in the journal Science in September this year.

10. Record success of blockchain technology

The record growth of bitcoin this year (and it has grown almost 16 times in a year) is an event not only from the world of finance, but also from the world of technology. Over the year, the total capitalization of all cryptocurrencies grew from $17 billion in January 2017 to almost $500 billion in mid-December. At the same time, the market for initial placements in cryptocurrency (ICO) is also booming, it can only be compared with the dot-com era of the end of the last century. In addition, Bitcoin itself has already experienced four forks in the second half of the year: Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin Gold, Bitcoin Diamond and Super Bitcoin - everyone wants their own bitcoin.

Perhaps no other application of cryptographic methods has had such success before.
Blockchain, the technology on which bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are based, can also be used for other purposes: holding elections and voting, managing decentralized organizations, raising funds, and so on - that is, wherever there is no trust between people and you need to avoid intermediaries.

Experts are inclined to believe that blockchain is the future of the digital economy. The rise in the price of bitcoin and altcoins observed this year, the forks and the boom in ICOs say that a lot of interesting things await us next year. And even if bitcoin, as some experts predict, bursts like a bubble, then the next successes of blockchain technology will definitely be on the list of results in 2018.

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Human memory has one pattern - we remember the negative much better, and quite rarely remember the good. In Russia, one trouble is people who do not remember how much Putin has done for Russia:

For 17 years, Putin has increased Russia's budget 22 times, military spending - 30 times, GDP - 12 times (Russia jumped from 36th place in the world in terms of GDP to 6th place),

Increased gold and foreign exchange reserves by 48 times!

Returned 256 mineral deposits to Russian jurisdiction (3 left to return!).

Tore the most enslaving "liberal" production sharing agreements in history. PSA (explanation below)

Nationalized 65% of the oil industry and 95% of the gas industry and many other industries.

Raised the industry and agriculture (Russia for 5 years in a row has been ranked 2-3 in the world in terms of grain exports, overtaking the United States, which is now in 4th place).

Increased average salaries in the public sector by 18.5 times over 12 years, and average pensions by 14 times.

Well, it’s really a trifle: Putin (namely he) reduced the extinction of the Russian population from 1.5 million people a year in 1999 to 21 thousand in 2011, i.e. 71.5 times.

In addition, Putin canceled the Khasavyurt agreement - by which he defended the integrity of Russia, gave publicity to NGOs - the 5th column and forbade deputies to have accounts abroad, defended Syria, and stopped the war in Chechnya.

And fashionable chewing gum about how bad Putin is, I have already chewed and spit it out! Link for those who are still chewing: rusnod.ru.

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The abolition of the PSA by Putin is a great achievement! PSA is THIS agreement under which America has been robbing Russia since the 90s and in return Yeltsin was given loans

Putin fought for its abolition for almost 4 years with the help of numerous successive amendments. So the abolition of the PSA caused incredible hatred in America for Putin, as he took away from them the unhindered robbery of Russia. Therefore, America hates Putin and everyone should know about it.

Why can't Putin change everything at once? Why does he make forced stops? Why does he sometimes have to go to temporary agreements?

Yes, because the gentlemen "democrats" in the 90s drowned the country, sold it and gave the bastards the opportunity to live off Russian natural resources, adopted a thousand treacherous laws, including the Constitution of 1993, and weakened the country so much that it was difficult for Russia to in the early 2000s to resist America without consequences, which is why Putin is fighting them gradually.

Therefore, Putin had to maneuver and do everything gradually, not in a single moment, but in one direction, and now he is also thinking about how to solve the problems of Russia and at the same time not to expose her to being torn to pieces like Libya and Syria. America has long been tired of Putin, who takes away their influence with enviable constancy, now plot after plot that they robbed in Russia, then he proposes to replace the dollar with another settlement currency ...

And it's all dangerous...

For example, Gaddafi paid with his life for the idea of ​​changing the settlement currency of the dollar to another, and now there is no rich blooming LIBYA or Gaddafi. Libya in ruins

For the most part, people in the 90s could not just go to the store and buy most products, they could not send their children to the ARMY without pain and fear ...

Chechen War. Fear, our guys were constantly dying. The cities were sitting without heating, gas and water. There were no salaries, rackets, shooting open in the cities. No pensions, no work, nothing. No one even thought about improving housing, repairs, etc., they were glad that they were alive.

Now, when everything has changed and most people have begun to live much better, when the driveways and yards are crowded with cars, and the houses have been renovated, when it is already hard to see the old window frames and the front door, when almost everyone has done repairs in the apartments, in the houses only and you can hear how they drill, buzz and knock when even the average person carries an overflowing bag of groceries from the store, when young families are compensated for part of the cost of housing, when maternity capital is paid and childbirth benefits. And people no longer imagine how our mothers in the 50s and 60s simply gave birth and went to work on the 56th day and there was no help.

When pensions are brought on time, this has become the norm. And they are not cut as in many countries. When the majority has both jobs and salaries are paid on time. When, during the global crisis, we honestly don’t feel it, since life, by and large, doesn’t change so much with us.

And now, when we began to forget the 90s, we began to grow rude and be susceptible to provocations. I understand that it was impossible to observe such a picture of well-being as it is now in the 90s. Even if a person worked in the 90s and was busy at work 24 hours, he could neither earn nor feed his family. Such was the time.

And now, when gradual changes have come and for the most part we have begun to live better (of course, no one argues, everyone would like to live in a villa and get big money, but, alas, this is not the case anywhere), and so, having become better, we for some reason, they began to forget how much work and labor Putin invested in our country and calmly succumb to any provocation. Yes, not everyone is still living well, not everything has been done yet and a lot of things still need to be done, but this is not a reason to betray the person who pulled the country out of collapse! Moreover, huge forces and means are now thrown into opposition to him.

So let's each help him in his place, and not help those who want to remove him! Those who openly sell out and play into the hands of American aspirations. They really want not to see Putin PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA!

10 main achievements of Vladimir Putin part 1

The countdown has already begun until the day when the people of Russia will choose the one to whom they will instruct to bear responsibility for our state for another six years. Now it is already possible to sum up and name the achievements of Russia under the leadership of Vladimir Putin

Achievement #1. Russia has been preserved as a sovereign state. Crimea and Sevastopol returned to their native berth after a long voyage. The state itself determines its internal and foreign policy course: the candidacy of the head of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation is submitted for presentation by the president of the country and approved by the State Duma. Legislation in Russia is developed within the country, and not introduced from outside, as is the case with EU member states. The Kremlin is sovereign in its policy, since business, which influenced its decisions in the 90s of the last century, is in its place in a democratic society and cannot put pressure on the authorities, forcing them to make certain decisions.

The country can sleep peacefully, as the peaceful sky above the heads of our citizens is guarded by the most advanced, which often has no analogues in the world, weapons. The military power of Russia, restored by the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, is designed to provide us with protection from potential threats, one of which is international terrorism, which we are effectively fighting even at distant borders.

Internal security is supported by the joint efforts of a number of special services, the high efficiency of which is ensured by the restored recruitment system, training, the provision of high-tech tools for working in the field of internal security of the state, as well as strict compliance with laws.

Achievement #2. In Russia, there is a trend to improve the welfare of citizens. The number of cars and other vehicles per 1,000 Russians is steadily growing. Salaries and pensions have increased several times during this time. There is no hunger in the country. In terms of access to clean drinking water, clean air, electricity, as well as the degree of penetration of mobile communications, the Internet, including Wi-Fi, Russia is the absolute leader in the world. All this makes life in Russia basically convenient, comfortable, allows a person to make plans, create and work.

2017 is becoming a preparatory year for the expected economic recovery in 2018: real incomes of the population are already gradually growing, companies' investment in fixed assets is increasing, and after that, the expected GDP growth this year will be about 2%.

Achievement #3. Revival of own economy. We have become less reliant on imports. The country can now feed itself entirely on its own. Agriculture began to generate income no less than the military-industrial complex, whose products are also in demand in the world. Light industry is developing - the production of clothing and footwear. Own mechanical engineering - from the production of cars to the production of machine tools: these products are in growing demand on the world market. The success of the pharmaceutical industry makes it possible to completely cover the need for a wide range of drugs. Finally, Russia is the world leader in oil production and export, as well as in natural gas sales abroad.

Achievement #4. Technology has made human interaction with public authorities easier and more accessible. Multifunctional centers (MFCs) have taken on the lion's share of the work of collecting certificates and documents for obtaining certain services from the state.

Achievement #5. Russia is a country of happy childhood. Russia has one of the lowest mortality rates for children and women in childbirth in the world. Every year, thousands of new kindergartens, schools, sports and recreation centers, playgrounds, and amusement parks appear. Maternity capital, together with long parental leave, as well as related social payments, taking into account assistance at the regional level, make the life of mothers with small children in Russia the most comfortable in the world.

Achievement #6. The country has an ideal macroeconomic and financial situation. Inflation is record low for our country - almost 4% in annual terms. A budget deficit that is decreasing and has every chance of being reduced to zero in 2019. Financial "airbags" that are growing: gold and foreign exchange reserves now amount to 409.6 billion dollars.

The reserve fund for May rose by 0.2% to 932.7 billion rubles, and will increase by at least 4.6 billion rubles due to unused balances of the last year's budget. The National Wealth Fund reaches 4 trillion 192 billion rubles, which is almost 4.5 times the size of the National Welfare Fund.

Public debt this year is moving towards a figure of 13.8% of GDP, or 12.7 trillion rubles - this is a record low level of Russian state debt. Russia owes nothing to the IMF. In addition, Moscow paid the obligations of all the former republics of the USSR. The banking system, thanks to the systematic work of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation to clean up dubious organizations, was able to reach excellent indicators in terms of capital adequacy, increase profits, and also raise salaries for employees.

Achievement #7. Available loans. Adjusted for inflation, the current mortgage rates, which are already becoming more and more single digit, are the lowest in the history of the Russian state. If we take into account the average cost of an apartment, then payments on such loans are among the most affordable in the world. The benefit from relatively low interest rates on loans (primarily for high-class borrowers) in the US and the EU is leveled out by an excessively high base for their calculation due to the outpacing rise in the cost of a square meter, which the incomes of the population in these regions of the world do not have time to change. The increase in the rate of lending to citizens for the purchase of cars and apartments indicates their confidence in the prospects for the development of the Russian economy.

Achievement #8. Excellent business climate for investors. A vivid evidence of the attractiveness and a sign of the development of the Russian economy is the growing influx of investments into our country, both internal and external. Only three recent investment forums, in Sochi, Yalta and St. Petersburg, have given the country an investment volume that is comparable to a quarter of the country's annual budget. A careful attitude towards investors is manifested both in friendly human attention and in the desire to resolve their issues, guided by the letter and spirit of the law. Despite the unjustifiably low investment and country ratings of Russia, investors are investing record funds, and are also demanding that the governments of a number of Western countries lift restrictive measures against our economy, which are only an annoying attempt to interfere with their business.

Achievement #9. Medical care is becoming more and more convenient. There were electronic queues and electronic medical records. Targeted construction of medical complexes is underway. The increase in the salaries of medical personnel is taking place in accordance with the May decrees of Russian President Vladimir Putin - all these are necessary components of success in this area, which has led to a record rise in life expectancy of Russians in 17 years. Additional years of life that are filled with meaning and joy are the result of effective medical care in Russia. In terms of the degree of recovery of the health of patients who have had a stroke or myocardial infarction, Russia is the world leader - an experience that is now being actively studied by our colleagues in other countries. This is an important achievement as heart problems are the leading cause of death in the world.

Achievement #10. Our table is rich in products of our own production. Meat consumption per capita, according to the results of 2016, exceeded the international norm. The ban on the cultivation of products with GMOs, large areas and a favorable environmental situation make it possible to grow the highest quality food products in the world, which have also received recognition from its buyers abroad.

Agriculture has become a cluster of highly productive labor: with smaller areas under crops, it is possible to harvest more and more tons of products from each hectare. Russia is a global food supplier, ranking first in the world in wheat exports and second in sunflower oil sales. In addition, our country sells a wide range of fresh and canned vegetables and fruits abroad.

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The year 2016 was rich in high-profile scientific discoveries and spectacular technical achievements. The discoveries are widely covered in the media, and the most interesting new gadgets were demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). For 50 years now, it has been a launching pad for innovation and hi-end technologies.

December has come and it's time to let down the most interesting results of 2016 in science and technology.

10 Multicellular Life Is The Result Of Genetic Mutation

The GK-PID molecule allows cells to divide, avoiding malignant tumors. At the same time, the ancient gene, an analogue of GK-PID, was a builder enzyme necessary to create DNA. Scientists suggested that in some of the ancient unicellular organisms 800 million years ago, the GK gene was duplicated, one of the copies of which then mutated. This gave rise to the GK-PID molecule, which allowed the cells to divide properly. This is how multicellular organisms appeared

9. New prime number

They became 2 ^ 74,207,281 - 1. The discovery is useful for cryptography problems, where both very complex and prime Mersenne numbers are used (49 of them were found in total).

8. The ninth planet

Scientists from the California Institute of Technology have provided evidence that there is a ninth planet in the solar system. Its orbital period is 15,000 years. However, due to its colossal orbit, no astronomer has been able to see this planet.

7. Eternal data storage

This invention of 2016 was made possible thanks to nanostructured glass, on which information is recorded using ultra-fast short and laser pulses. The glass disk holds up to 360 TB of data and can withstand temperatures up to a thousand degrees.

6. Relationship of the blind eye and four-toed vertebrates

A wall-crawling fish called the Taiwanese blind eye has been found to have anatomical abilities similar to those of amphibians or reptiles. This discovery will allow biologists to better understand how the process of transformation of prehistoric fish into terrestrial tetrapods took place.

5. Vertical landing of a space rocket

Usually spent rocket stages either fall into the ocean or burn up in the atmosphere. Now they can be used for subsequent projects. The launch process will be significantly faster and cheaper, and the time between launches will decrease.

4 Cybernetic Implant

A special chip implanted in the brain of a completely paralyzed man restored his ability to move his fingers. It sends signals to a glove worn on the subject's hand, which contains electrical wires that stimulate certain muscles and make the fingers move.

3. Stem cells will help people after a stroke

Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine injected human stem cells into the brains of 18 stroke survivors. All subjects showed an improvement in mobility and general well-being.

2. Carbon dioxide rocks

Icelandic scientists pumped carbon dioxide into volcanic rock. Thanks to this, the process of turning basalt into carbonate minerals (later becoming limestone) took only 2 years, instead of hundreds and thousands of years. This discovery will allow carbon dioxide to be stored underground or used for construction purposes without releasing it into the atmosphere.

1. Another Moon

NASA has discovered an asteroid that was captured by Earth's gravity. Now it is in its orbit, in fact, being the second natural satellite of the planet.

List of Unusual New Gadgets of 2016 (CES)

10. Casio WSD-F10 smart watch

This waterproof and very durable gadget works at a depth of up to 50 meters. The "brain" of the watch is the Android Wear OS. can sync with Android and iOS devices.

9. Spherical drone

Drone blades can injure the owner or bystanders. To deal with this problem, FLEYE created a drone with a spherical design. Its blades are hidden, which means they are completely safe.

8. Arke 3D printer

Mcor has introduced a desktop device that allows you to print color models in 3D using regular office paper. The print resolution is 4800x2400DPI.

7 Garmin Augmented Reality Device

Varia Vision is a special display for cyclists placed on sunglasses. It not only informs about the heart rate and pressure, but also helps to make the best route.

6. Origami Drone

Paper novelty from POWERUP is controlled via Wi-Fi and can be equipped with an augmented reality helmet.

5. HTC virtual reality helmet

The HTC Vive Pre helmet allows you to physically move around objects in virtual space. The device claims: improved display brightness with greater detail and a built-in camera that allows the gadget to work in augmented reality mode.

4. LG SIGNATURE G6V Super Slim OLED TV

LG engineers have integrated the OLED screen of the 65-inch TV model into 2.57 mm thick glass. Thanks to the declared color depth of 10 bits, the TV can show a fantastically colorful image.

3. Solar Grill

The GoSun grill has a unique design that directs sunlight towards a cylinder that can heat up to 290 degrees in 10 or 20 minutes (depending on model).

2. Passenger drone EHang 184

The stylish novelty of 2016 technology will be able to carry one passenger for 23 minutes at a speed of 100 km/h. The destination is indicated on the tablet.

1. Flexible Smartphone Screen by LG Display

In the first position of the top 10 is a prototype of an 18-inch screen that can fold like a sheet of paper. This type of futuristic display is promising for use in smartphones, TVs and tablets.

In the history of Russian science Mikhail Vasilievich Lomonosov became a pioneer in a number of branches of knowledge. The genius of a native of a family of fishermen from the shores of the White Sea knew no bounds. Even a few volumes are not enough to cover all his scientific achievements. Below are just a few notable achievements of a man who laid the foundations for the great future of Russian science.

Explanation of the nature of auroras

“It is very likely that the northern lights are born from an electrical force that has occurred in the air. This is confirmed by the similarity of appearance and disappearance, movement, color and appearance, which are shown in the northern lights and in electric light of the third kind, ”wrote Lomonosov.

Lomonosov, who observed the auroras as a child, became the first serious scientist to study this phenomenon and give it a reliable explanation.

Today, the aurora is defined as "the glow (luminescence) of the upper atmospheres of planets with a magnetosphere, due to their interaction with charged particles of the solar wind."

Discovery of the atmosphere around Venus

June 6, 1761 Mikhail Lomonosov observed the rarest phenomenon: the passage of Venus across the solar disk. As a result of the refraction of sunlight in the upper atmosphere, a thin luminous halo appears around the planet. Lomonosov was the first to interpret the phenomenon as proof of the existence of an atmosphere around Venus. Subsequently, Lomonosov's discovery was confirmed, and the optical effect was called the Lomonosov phenomenon.

Development of corpuscular-kinetic theory

After a series of scientific experiments, Lomonosov claims that all substances consist of corpuscles - molecules, which are "assemblies" of elements - atoms. The concept of the Russian scientist anticipated the formation and principles of modern molecular kinetic theory.

Getting solid mercury

In December 1759, Mikhail Lomonosov, together with Joseph Braun, obtained mercury in a solid state during experiments. Prior to this, no scientist in the world could obtain such a result. In 1760, Lomonosov proved the electrical conductivity and malleability of mercury, which became the basis for classifying this substance as a metal.

Development of the principles of physical chemistry

Mikhail Lomonosov laid the foundations of a new science: physical chemistry. As the scientist wrote, “physical chemistry is a science that explains, on the basis of the provisions and experiments of physics, what happens in mixed bodies during chemical operations.” Nowadays, physical chemistry is defined as the science of the general laws of the structure, structure and transformation of chemical substances, investigating chemical phenomena using theoretical and experimental methods of physics.

Development of the principles of economic geography

Lomonosov, who headed the geographical department of the Academy of Sciences, introduced the term "economic geography", defining it as a discipline that studies the economy, natural and labor resources of the country. The scientists laid the foundations for the study of Russia within the framework of economic geography.

Glass Science and Mosaics

The science of glass arose at the intersection of physics and chemistry, becoming an area of ​​physical and chemical research within the framework of physical chemistry.

Lomonosov developed not only the theory, but also production technologies, in particular, the basics of the production of colored glass and the method of melting smalt. In the workshop he founded, unique mosaic paintings were created, including the famous mosaic “The Battle of Poltava”.

Creation of "Russian Grammar"

In 1755, Mikhail Lomonosov's "Russian Grammar" was published, one of the first Russian grammars, which went through 14 reprints. Lomonosov singled out 30 letters in the Russian alphabet, determined eight parts of speech, six cases, ten tense forms of the verb, three moods and six pledges.

"Grammar" Lomonosov became the basis for the further development of Russian philology.

Reform of Russian versification

Together with Vasily Trediakovsky Mikhail Lomonosov stood at the origins of syllabo-tonic versification in Russia. Syllabo-tonic versification is a way of organizing a poem in which stressed and unstressed syllables alternate in a certain order, unchanged for all lines of the poem. In the 19th century, syllabo-tonic versification reigned supreme in Russian poetry, with its help the best works of the so-called "golden age" of Russian poetry were written.

Introduction of new words into Russian

The scientific activity of Mikhail Lomonosov was accompanied by the development of new words and terms, which, with the light hand of the scientist, were included not only in scientific practice, but also in everyday life.

Some of the words that appeared in the Russian language thanks to Lomonosov: "atmosphere", "microscope", "minus", "pole", "formula", "periphery", "horizon", "diameter", "radius", "proportion" , "barometer", "manometer", "ecliptic", "meteorology", "optics", "viscosity", "crystallization", "matter", "ether", "saltpeter", "mercuric chloride", "potash".

At the end of December 45% New Years Resolution Statistics . people set optimistic goals for the coming year. But 25% It’s a week into January and a quarter of us have already abandoned our New Year’s resolutions . throw the idea into goal setting during the first week of the holiday break. And only 8% . achieve what they want. This guide contains the quintessence of the experience of these achievers.

1. Choose the right goals

First, make sure the target is yours. Not your parents, partner, or you ten years ago. Then check if the path to the goal is related to the activities that make you happy. If you love making money, you won't be whining every morning, "Oh my God, go back to making those damn millions as much as you can!"

Those who love physical activity do not need to kick themselves to the gym. They reach many times faster than those who, with a sincere hatred of physical education, train according to the same program.

Set only one goal for each area of ​​your life. Otherwise, they can compete with each other. For example, opening your own business and promotion is better to spread over time. It is optimal to have two large goals at the same time. This way you won't get stuck on just one target or mindlessly spray on several at once.

2. Focus on the process, not the results

Do you know why most of the dreams never turn into realized projects? The problem is the result orientation. It's one thing to want to be a rock star and stand on stage in the spotlight. And it's quite another thing to want to rub your fingers into the blood on the strings, rehearsing the same solos every day.

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Formulate the goal as a process.

Not "publish a bestseller" but "write 1,000 words every day." Not "lose 15 kilos", but "train three times a week and count calories." This will give an effect, because for everyday work on the way to the goal, a detailed action plan is required. In addition, these actions will force you to focus and move forward little by little - instead of reverently looking at a lofty goal from afar and wondering how to approach it.

3. Connect the resources of the subconscious

You can set yourself the goal of earning 500 thousand rubles a month as much as you like. But if you have the belief “Big money - big problems” or “I don’t deserve big money” in your head, then your efforts will be wasted.

Before you start climbing a mountain, check whether you consider yourself entitled to stand on its top.

It will be embarrassing if you stop in the middle of the ascent and drop your equipment, deciding that this mountain is for climbers from more affluent families.

The probability of achieving the goal will increase dramatically if you replace contrary beliefs with helping ones. Write a list of all your fears and worries about the current goal, and then make an opposite statement for each of them.

For example: "I have a small salary" - "I am constantly increasing my income." The formula should apply only to you, not to your boss. He may not know that he should promote you. Dictate positive affirmations into the recorder in a cheerful and energetic voice and listen for 20 minutes a day.

4. Plan every day

From the evening make up for tomorrow. So in the morning you can immediately get involved in the process, avoiding painful thoughts about where to start, scrolling through the Instagram feed.

Try to bring even small household chores under the denominator of your goal. For example, you are waiting for negotiations. When you take your suit to the dry cleaners, think about how it will help you make the right impression and add confidence.

Structure your to-do list in such a way that procrastination works in your favor. Put the most frightening tasks in the first paragraphs. And at the end, add simple, but also useful things for the purpose. Thus, pushing the implementation of primary matters, you will do secondary ones. And also move towards the goal.

5. Prioritize according to biorhythms

If your peak productivity is in the morning, which is typical for early risers, do the bulk of your important tasks during this time. Leave less energy-intensive tasks for the evening: answering letters, shopping, communication. If you and your peak productivity is late at night, do your most important work at that time. And in the morning, while you are of little use, you can sort out the mail and do a simple routine.

In pigeons, the time of highest productivity can vary depending on lifestyle. They will have to listen to themselves and keep track of what time of day energy, concentration and motivation are maximum. You will become an expert at what you do during peak productivity much faster. And don't waste that time on YouTube if you don't want to become an expert viewer of motivational videos.

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6. Use the Paperclip Technique

Story How to Stick With Good Habits Every Day by Using the “Paper Clip Strategy” . a young broker named Trent Dyrsmid made the whole world use this trick.

Dirsmead, 23, took a job with no experience at a provincial bank and soon reached an income of $75,000 a year. In the morning he placed two cans on his work table, one empty and one with a set of 120 paper clips. Each time he made a call, he moved a paperclip from a full can to an empty one. That's all the technology. 120 calls a day, one paperclip at a time. Visualize your progress!

Do you want to do 100 push ups a day? Take 100 paper clips and divide them into 10 sets. Do 10 push-ups 10 times a day and move paper clips from one jar to another each time. Need to send 25 emails daily? Throw a paperclip at the target jar every time you click on the "Submit" button.

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7. Take stock

Waste of time if you don't sum up your work. William Arruda, Forbes bestselling author, personal branding consultant, advises The One Thing Successful People Do Every Day.: summarize the events of the day. This is what many successful people do.

Don't try to do it in your mind, there will be no effect. Only in writing. It is very useful to write down 5 achievements and 5 joys of the day. Let it be a list of the steps, even the smallest ones, that you have taken today towards your goals. And also 5 things that inspired you or made you smile.

Positive emotions on the way to goals are serious motivators. If you re-read these notes in a month, you will find that it is a lot of fun to move towards a goal step by step. This will help to find a second wind in case of a decline in enthusiasm. In addition, the technique helps to quickly summarize the results of the week and month.

8. Create a ritual

It's easy to waste your best years waiting for inspiration, especially if your goal isn't survival. Save time: train the body to enter a working state with the help of a ritual. Start a series of motivating actions that you will perform every time before starting work.

It doesn't matter if you make umbrellas or write code. Before you sit down at your desk, listen to a certain song every time or brew coffee according to a special recipe. The body will remember the ritual and make it a command to turn on concentration.

This technique was used by many prominent. Victor Hugo, for example, before starting work, ordered the servant to take away all his clothes. This eliminated the temptation to leave the house until the page norm was written. Before work, Leo Tolstoy chopped wood and carried water from the well. Friedrich Schiller couldn't write until he stuffed his desk drawers with rotten apples. These tricks are not for everyone, so come up with your own unique ritual.

9. Stop in time to rest

Many believe that a large-scale goal can only be achieved with titanic efforts. Thanks to exhausting work to the detriment of sleep, food and the nervous system. This is not true. Super effort is appropriate only when you need a quick result. But it is impossible to achieve great results quickly, and overexertion, extended over time, always leads to depression.

You don't need super effort to achieve a super goal. Regular daily activities are required.

In 1911, travelers Robert Scott and Roald Amundsen raced to the South Pole. Amundsen had a rule: every day, both in the sun and in a snowstorm, his team walked 20 miles. In clear weather, when it was possible to walk 30 or even 50 miles, Amundsen stopped people after crossing 20 miles and arranged a halt. As a result, each morning, his team members were ready to move on.

Scott's team hid in tents when the snowstorm started. And in sunny weather I tried to walk as much as possible - 30-40 miles. After such marathons, people fell down, and the night's sleep was not enough to recover. Naturally, Amundsen's people came to the South Pole first. Robert Scott's group died on the way back.

Forcing yourself to do something when you don't feel like it is not the most difficult thing. The hardest thing is to stop when everything works out, when you. Use all your willpower to stop on time. To walk only 20 miles when you are able to walk twice that. For every extra mile you go, you will pay for two missed miles when your body gets sick from fatigue.

10. Create a helpful environment

Find people who believe in you instead of being skeptical that you are a bullshit. Life is too short to waste it on haters and couch critics. It is good if your loved ones go to their goals themselves. The example of the environment is contagious.

If there is a stupor, find a person who goes to a similar goal. Help him achieve it. Changing your perspective on a problem will have a huge impact on your productivity.

Reevaluate yours. Look at people who are 5-10 years older than you. Especially those with whom you see weekly: with a high probability this is your future. Are you satisfied with this state of affairs? On the way to new goals, the old, albeit beloved environment is often eliminated. This is fine. Just go ahead, your like-minded people are already there.