Pokemon Go will soon be unplayable in Russia
Developer Niantic goes further than game industry peers by fully blocking access. Russian players will soon not be able to join in scenes like this. (credit: PG/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) Pokemon Go developer Niantic has become.....»»
Russia aborts second attempt to launch a heavy-lift rocket from Far East
Russia failed for a second straight day Wednesday to test-launch a new heavy-lift rocket from its Far Eastern space complex. Officials have scheduled a further launch attempt for Thursday......»»
Russia aborts planned test launch of new heavy-lift space rocket
Russian space officials on Tuesday aborted the test launch of a new heavy-lift rocket from its far-eastern launch pad......»»
Report details how Russia obtains Starlink terminals for war in Ukraine
Russians buy from middlemen and "deliver SpaceX hardware to the front line." Enlarge / A Starlink terminal at the Everything Electric London conference on March 28, 2024 in England. (credit: Getty Images | John Keeble ).....»»
Academic freedom declining globally, index finds
Just one in three people live a nation that guarantees the independence of universities and research, according to an annual index warning that academic freedom is declining worldwide, particularly in Russia, China and India......»»
Russian antitrust regulator asks Apple about banking apps while ignoring Ukraine war
Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service has asked Apple why Russian users cannot access full banking and payment services, while seemingly ignoring how banks in the country were sanctioned over the Ukraine war.Moscow, RussiaFAS wrote to Apple on Thursd.....»»
Pokémon Sleep April Fools’ Day joke is surprisingly funny
You've got to check out this hilarious April Fools' Day Pokémon Sleep joke from The Pokémon Company......»»
Russia has a plan to “restore” its dominant position in the global launch market
"So we are working on the same trail blazed by Korolev." Enlarge / Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Roscosmos Space Corporation Chief Yuri Borisov peruse an exhibit while visiting the Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation.....»»
Largely cut off from Western games, Russia looks into a homegrown game console
How hard could it be? Enlarge / A Cold War-era arcade cabinet that serves as an example of what happened the last time Russia was forced to create a home-grown video game market. (credit: Arcade Blogger) It's been over t.....»»
Russia"s Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft docks to ISS
Russia's Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft successfully docked to the International Space Station Monday, four days after its launch was delayed due to a technical issue, the Roscosmos space agency said......»»
Never-before-seen data wiper may have been used by Russia against Ukraine
AcidRain, discovered in 2022, is tied to AcidPour. Both are attributed to Russia. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have unearthed never-before-seen wiper malware tied to the Kremlin and an operation two years a.....»»
Crewed Soyuz launch to space station suffers rare late abort
The latest crewed launch of Russia’s usually reliable Soyuz rocket was called off just seconds before liftoff on Thursday......»»
Russia"s space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe
Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off Thursday, but the crew was safe, officials said......»»
All confirmed Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Get ready to fill out your Pokedex again when Pokemon Legends: Z-A arrives. We don't know the full list yet, but here are all the Pokemon confirmed to be there......»»
Arctic cooperation at a standstill because of Russia"s war in Ukraine: Report
A new ZOiS Report analyzes the various effects of Russia's war against Ukraine on the Arctic region. The authors also assess how a baseline of coordination with Russia on the vital issues of security and climate change could be re-established for the.....»»
Climate change in Greenland could cause trouble for Arctic char
Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) like clean, cold water and can be found around northern Greenland, Svalbard, Alaska and in Arctic parts of Russia and Canada......»»
Russia’s Starlink use sparks probe into SpaceX compliance with US sanctions
Despite US sanctions, Russia using Starlink "to coordinate attacks" in Ukraine. Enlarge / A Starlink terminal used by the Ukraine army for drone operations in May 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Pacific Press ) Democratic.....»»
Ukraine Destroys Russia’s Brand-New $65 Million Warship
Ukraine Destroys Russia’s Brand-New $65 Million Warship.....»»
Russia’s next-generation rocket is a decade old and still flying dummy payloads
Russia's heavy-lift Angara A5 rocket is about to launch on its fourth test flight. Enlarge / Technicians assemble an Angara A5 rocket at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East. (credit: Roscosmos) By some measures.....»»
Inside Europe"s drive to get ammunition to Ukraine as Russia advances
Inside Europe"s drive to get ammunition to Ukraine as Russia advances.....»»
It’s time to revisit Pokémon X and Y before its too late
With the announcement of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and the looming shut down of 3DS online services, now is the perfect time to revisit Pokémon X and Y......»»