A majestic rainbow 22° halo with impressive tangent arcs recorded in the Alps. Science and facts💡
A majestic rainbow 22° halo with impressive tangent arcs recorded in the Alps. Science and facts💡
❗️Two FP-5 Flamingo missiles struck RKC Progress in Samara on August 15, heavily damaging Building 106A, Exilenova+ reports.
❗️Two FP-5 Flamingo missiles struck RKC Progress in Samara on August 15, heavily damaging Building 106A, Exilenova+ reports. The building handles onboard electrical equipment, control systems, cable networks and instrument sections for Soyuz-2 rockets. Russia…
❗️Two FP-5 Flamingo missiles struck RKC Progress in Samara on August 15, heavily damaging Building 106A, Exilenova+ reports.
❗️Two FP-5 Flamingo missiles struck RKC Progress in Samara on August 15, heavily damaging Building 106A, Exilenova+ reports. The building handles onboard electrical equipment, control systems, cable networks and instrument sections for Soyuz-2 rockets. Russia uses Soyuz-2 to launch military reconnaissance and targeting satellites, as well as Bureau 1440's Rassvet satellites. Russia has no full alt...
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❗️Ukraine’s parliament is reportedly set to vote tomorrow on candidates for defense minister and foreign minister.
❗️Ukraine’s parliament is reportedly set to vote tomorrow on candidates for defense minister and foreign minister. Acting Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara is rumored to lack sufficient support, with some lawmakers reportedly uncomfortable with a serving military officer heading the Defense Ministry. Khmara is reportedly reluctant to leave military service, while Ukrainian law requires the defense mi...
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Zelensky says a Russian strike hit a crowded intersection in Pechenihy, Kharkiv region, killing 10 people and wounding many others.
Zelensky says a Russian strike hit a crowded intersection in Pechenihy, Kharkiv region, killing 10 people and wounding many others. The strike hit an area with a post office, shops and residential homes. He vowed a Ukrainian response and urged partners to increase pressure on Russia.
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A Russian truck driver passing an already burning truck in Russian-occupied territory filmed the moment an FPV drone struck his own vehicle seconds later.
A Russian truck driver passing an already burning truck in Russian-occupied territory filmed the moment an FPV drone struck his own vehicle seconds later. The first truck was ablaze beside the road when the driver passed it; moments afterward, the approaching FPV drone hit his truck.
Ukrainian drones struck a Russian ammunition depot in Yalynske, Donetsk region, on August 15.
Ukrainian drones struck a Russian ammunition depot in Yalynske, Donetsk region, on August 15. Two UAVs were reportedly used in the attack. The resulting fire spread through the facility and was followed by the detonation of ammunition stored at the depot. No further details on the extent of the damage were provided.
Ukrainian drones damaged power equipment in Moscow region’s Pavlovsky Posad district, cutting electricity to more than 10,000 consumers and 46 socially important facilities, Mosoblenergo says. Agentstvo reports this is the first such incident in Moscow region since the start of 2026.
Ukrainian drones damaged power equipment in Moscow region’s Pavlovsky Posad district, cutting electricity to more than 10,000 consumers and 46 socially important facilities, Mosoblenergo says. Agentstvo reports this is the first such incident in Moscow region since the start of 2026.
❗️Moscow faced its largest drone attack in two years, according to Russian sources.
❗️Moscow faced its largest drone attack in two years, according to Russian sources. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin claimed 627 UAVs headed toward the capital, with around 180 downed over the Moscow region. Local reports cited a fire near the Kapotnya refinery, a strike…
This antique egg-shaped object is studded with diamonds and has the sound of birds chirping.
This antique egg-shaped object is studded with diamonds and has the sound of birds chirping. It is a music box that combines an automaton made by a Swiss watchmaker with the luxurious jewelry of a Fabergé piece.Did you know? 🎓
❗️Ukraine’s HUR says there are no battlefield signs that Russia is preparing to cease fire or enter normal negotiations this year.
❗️Ukraine’s HUR says there are no battlefield signs that Russia is preparing to cease fire or enter normal negotiations this year. Deputy chief Maj. Gen. Vadym Skibitskyi said Moscow’s current plans envision no agreements or peace deal by the end of 2026. He added that Russia’s General Staff aims to complete the capture of Donetsk region before year’s end, while Russian forces continue offensive o...
❗️Moscow faced its largest drone attack in two years, according to Russian sources.
❗️Moscow faced its largest drone attack in two years, according to Russian sources. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin claimed 627 UAVs headed toward the capital, with around 180 downed over the Moscow region. Local reports cited a fire near the Kapotnya refinery, a strike on a Wildberries warehouse, damage to homes, vehicles and a transformer substation, while all four Moscow airports faced restrictions. The ...
Ukraine’s Air Force says Russia launched 147 drones overnight, including Shahed and jet-powered variants, Gerbera and Parodiya decoys.
Ukraine’s Air Force says Russia launched 147 drones overnight, including Shahed and jet-powered variants, Gerbera and Parodiya decoys. Air defenses downed or suppressed 111 drones across northern, southern and eastern Ukraine. Drone impacts were recorded at 19 locations, with debris falling at three.
LEDs are more energy-efficient, yet they also pose a threat to human health.For the past two decades the global shift toward energy-efficient light-emitting diodes has drastically altered how we light our homes and offices. While highly beneficial for reducing electricity bills, these lights emit a narrow spectrum dominated by short blue wavelengths and entirely lack the long-wavelength red and infrared light found in natural sunlight and older incandescent bulbs.Emerging research led by Professor Glen Jeffery at University College London shows that our cells’ powerhouses, the mitochondria, rely on these missing red wavelengths to function. Without them, mitochondrial respiration is suppressed, leading to systemic infrared starvation that can disrupt cellular energy production, cause chronic inflammation, and accelerate aging.This lack of natural spectrum light is more than a matter of eye strain; it has deep metabolic consequences. Studies show that exposing the body to specific red and near-infrared light stimulates mitochondria to consume more glucose and oxygen, dramatically reducing blood glucose spikes and regulating insulin levels. Conversely, prolonged indoor exposure to red-deficient, blue-heavy LEDs is linked to metabolic dysfunction and cellular degeneration, contributing directly to chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cognitive decline, and vision loss.As public health researchers warn of this modern environmental hazard, experts suggest reintroducing balanced full-spectrum lighting or simple red-light exposure to help restore our natural metabolic rhythms and protect long-term health.[Barrett, E. M., & Jeffery, G. (2026). LED lighting (350-650nm) undermines human visual performance unless supplemented by wider spectra (400-1500nm+) like daylight. Scientific Reports, 16(1), 3061. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-35389-6]Science and facts💡
LEDs are more energy-efficient, yet they also pose a threat to human health.For the past two decades the global shift toward energy-efficient light-emitting diodes has drastically altered how we light our homes and offices. While highly beneficial for reducing electricity bills, these lights emit a narrow spectrum dominated by short blue wavelengths and entirely lack the long-wavelength red and in...
Russian losses per 18/08/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff+1210 men+2 tanks+7 ACVs+55 artillery+3 MLRS+5 AD systems+1962 UAVs+19 GRCs
Russian losses per 18/08/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff+1210 men+2 tanks+7 ACVs+55 artillery+3 MLRS+5 AD systems+1962 UAVs+19 GRCs