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The eclipse is visible in Asia, North America, Australia, South America, and parts of Northern and Eastern Europe. Residents of Russia are able to observe the Blood Moon in the Far East, Transbaikal, and northern and eastern Siberia. This is the last lunar eclipse in the so-called eclipse corridor. The next such eclipse will be seen on November 18, 2040. Check out some of the highlights of the eclipse in Sputnik’s photo gallery. The moon rises behind a corner tower along the outer walls of the Forbidden City during a lunar eclipse in Beijing, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Seen past…

The scientific team from Saratov State University (SSU), has determined during their study the optimal parameters for the synthesis of magnetically controlled capsules to maximize their capture and control. The results of their work were published in the Molecules journal. Remote control of magnetically sensitive objects – capsules – using an external magnetic field source, is a promising approach to targeted drug delivery, said scientists at Saratov State University. Targeted delivery is one of the main methods of reducing the side effects in drug therapy, where the active ingredient accumulates directly at the site required for treatment. Magnetically controlled capsules can…

About a hundred petroglyphs have been discovered south of Enköping in Uppsala County north of Stockholm. Despite this area ranking as one of Sweden’s most petroglyph-dense, the rock carvings are unusually numerous and deep and contain, among other things, about 60 ships, which seems somewhat unusual for a landlocked town. In total, there are about 100 figures carved on an arable hill south of the town of Enköping, making the find the largest in about a century. The carvings are around 3,000 years old and were carved at a time when the sea water reached here. This explains the large…

Iran has developed a ballistic missile capable of flying at hypersonic speeds, a senior military officer told journalists on Thursday. The weapon system is designed to destroy enemy anti-missile defenses and can maneuver both inside and outside of the atmosphere, indicating its relatively long range. The news came from Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). He spoke to journalists on the sidelines of a commemorative event dedicated to his predecessor, Hassan Tehrani Moghadam, who is credited with launching Iran’s long-range ballistic missile program. Hajizadeh stressed that the technology to intercept…

Protestors took to the streets in Indonesia on Thursday seeking justice and a more thorough investigation into those who they feel were to blame for the Kanjurahan soccer stadium tragedy that killed 135 people last month. The incident occurred after a domestic league match when Arema FC were defeated by bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya in a home game for the first time in over 20 years. Due to a history of violence between the two teams, only Arema fans were allowed attend the tie. The crush began when spectators panicked and attempted to evade tear gas administered by police Meanwhile,…

China Media Group (CMG) on Thursday held a send-off in Beijing for the production team set to cover the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.Speaking at the event, CMG President Shen Haixiong said the team should aim to produce an exquisite series of shows with cutting-edge technology across all platforms, including digital channels, to achieve media integration.It is imperative that CMG, as a leading broadcaster, presents refined coverage with professional knowledge, high quality and originality of this major international sporting event, he said.Scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, all 64 of the 2022 World Cup…

COP27 is well underway at Sharm El Sheikh and the warning signs have been laid out in stark terms. The year 2022 has seen extreme weather fluctuations. Floods in Asia and massive droughts and wildfires around the world are just a few of the effects already being seen. One of the key themes at the conference is investment and financing of green initiatives. The role of the private sector in reducing carbon emissions is also seen as crucial in global attempts to reach net zero. The private sector is estimated to have helped reduce carbon emissions by 18 million tonnes…

Iran’s Greco-Roman team have claimed two gold and a bronze medal in the first 5-weight categories of the Under-23 World Wrestling Championships in Spain. Pouya Daadmarz got the breakthrough gold in the 55kg class. He was too hot to handle for his Azeri opponent, and coasted to the top spot on the podium with a 5-1 triumph. Iman Mohammadi was Iran’s second gold winner. He had four step-outs in the bag, before performing two takedowns on his Georgian opponent, to win the 63kg final bout by technical fall. And Ali-Akbar Yousefi capped off the night for Team Melli, with a…

The works of renowned Palestinian cartoonist Naji al-Ali have been published in Italy for the first time. Cartoons often have the power, by drawing attention quickly and getting straight to the point, to uncover deceit and deliver uncomfortable, shocking messages. In a span of over twenty-five years since the early 60s, late Palestinian cartoonist Naji al-Ali produced over 40,000 drawings and several books of cartoons raising awareness on the Palestinian plight at the hands of Israeli settlers and harshly criticizing Arab regimes and the US’ imperialistic policies. Today, a book containing tens of cartoons by al-Ali has been published for…

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has hailed the recent successful launch of Qaem 100 satellite carrier by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ Aerospace Force, describing it as a symbol of the country’s national power. Nasser Kan’ani made the remark in a Monday tweet, just two days following the launch of the IRGC’s three-stage solid fuel suborbital carrier. Qaem 100, the first of its kind manufactured by Iranian scientists, is capable of putting satellites weighing up to 80 kilograms into orbit 500 kilometers from the earth’s surface. The launch vehicle’s solid-fueled first-stage engine, which had been subjected to ground tests early this year,…