Russia is spending big on VPN
Report finds Russian government is paying big money for VPN services......»»
Emergency detected in pre-moon landing maneuver by Russia"s Luna-25 probe
An "emergency" was detected on Saturday during a maneuver by Russia's Luna-25 probe prior to its Moon landing, Russian space agency Roscosmos said......»»
Russia"s Luna-25 probe crashes on the Moon
The Luna-25 probe, Russia's first Moon mission in almost 50 years, has crashed on the Moon after an incident during pre-landing maneuvers, Russian space agency Roscosmos said on Sunday......»»
Is Luna 25 alive? Russia says an “emergency situation” has occurred
"The management team is currently analyzing the situation." Enlarge / A photograph of the Luna 25 mission released by Roscosmos on August 16, 2023. (credit: Roscosmos) In a terse update posted on the social media networ.....»»
Russia and India Are Racing to Put Landers on the Moon
Robotic spacecraft from both countries are aiming to touch down on the moon’s southern hemisphere, as one’s space program waxes and the other wanes......»»
Pro-Wagner accounts keep showing up on Facebook and Instagram after Meta"s ban, report shows
A large network of accounts on Facebook and Instagram have been promoting Russia's Wagner mercenary group to hundreds of thousands of followers, months after Meta vowed to remove content glorifying the group, according to a new report by disinformati.....»»
Russia"s Luna-25 probe to reach moon orbit
Moscow's Luna-25 lander is due to reach the moon's orbit Wednesday, in the first such Russian mission in almost 50 years, according to the schedule of space agency Roscosmos......»»
Restoring degraded forests: An under-appreciated climate solution
A new study mapping the potential scale of forest restoration globally shows that prioritizing 1.5 billion hectares of degraded forest—an area almost the size of Russia—could significantly boost effectiveness of meeting climate and biodiversity g.....»»
Three ways to get your nature fix without a garden
Spending time in a garden is good for you. It doesn't matter if you're watering plants or simply chilling on a deck chair—there's a whole range of benefits that come with it. These include improved health and well-being, reduced mental fatigue and.....»»
Western firms still doing business in Russia finance the war. Here"s how to recoup the huge cost to taxpayers
In Russia this summer, you can still enjoy a Cornetto, but you can forget about eating a Tunnock's tea cake or a Big Mac. This is because Cornetto's UK-headquartered parent company, Unilever, is still operating in Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.....»»
A rocket with a lunar landing craft blasts off on Russia"s first moon mission in nearly 50 years
A rocket carrying a lunar landing craft blasted off Friday on Russia's first moon mission in nearly 50 years, racing to land on Earth's satellite ahead of an Indian spacecraft......»»
Russia heads back to the Moon with Luna 25
Luna 25 will attempt to land on the Moon the same week as India's Chandrayaan 3 probe. Enlarge / Fire from the engines of a Russian Soyuz rocket as it lifted off with the Luna 25 spacecraft heading for the Moon. (credit: Roscosmo.....»»
Russia just launched its first lunar mission since 1976
Russia has successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1b rocket on a mission to the moon – its first trip to the lunar surface since 1976......»»
Russia is to launch its first mission to the moon in almost 50 years
Russia is scheduled to launch its first mission to the moon in nearly 50 years on Friday, pitting it in a space race with India which is also aiming to land a lunar craft this month......»»
Co-founder of Russia"s equivalent of Google slams "barbaric" invasion of Ukraine
The co-founder of Russian internet giant Yandex, Arkady Volozh, on Thursday condemned what he described as Moscow's "barbaric" invasion of Ukraine, days after criticism in Russia over his apparent efforts to distance himself from the country......»»
Suppliers are rushing to secure sources of new silicon carbide chips
Suppliers around the world are betting big on silicon carbide microchips being the key to automakers hitting ambitious EV targets, spending billions of dollars to secure a supply of them or even to make their own......»»
Older Californians spent more time with parents and less with grandkids after paid family leave law took effect
A California law that mandates paid family leave has led to adults in their 50s, 60s and 70s spending more time taking care of their parents and less time being their grandkids' caregivers......»»
War-damaged urban environment in Kharkiv is fatal for bats: Loss of roosts and lethal traps in destroyed buildings
Russia's war in the Ukraine has severe consequences not only for humans, it also has detrimental effects on populations of urban and semi-urban wildlife in the attacked cities and regions......»»
Russia to launch lunar mission Friday, first in nearly 50 years
Russia said Monday it plans to launch a lunar lander this week after multiple delays, hoping to return to the moon for the first time in nearly fifty years......»»
Russian kangaroo court fines Apple two seconds of profit over News row
A Russian court this week fined Apple about $4200 for failing to suppress Apple News content about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, equivalent to barely over two seconds of profit for the company.Moscow, RussiaApple was found guilty of violating a law ".....»»
Amazon"s stock surges as Q2 earnings show profit and sales jump
E-commerce behemoth Amazon increased its net sales 11% to $134.4 billion in the second quarter as analysts monitor consumer spending in both the cloud and retail markets......»»