Environment 2024, November

Tropical island Taiwan with a high standard of living has always attracted thousands of tourists who dream of the exotic. Unique sights, untouched nature, modern buildings - all this makes this paradise attractive in the eyes of travelers

Self-purification of the soil is a rather long and complicated process for nature. This is the process of converting harmful organic substances into useful inorganic substances. All harmful substances that enter the soil are filtered after a while and lose any negative and harmful properties

Spartak metro station is one of the new stops of the Moscow Metro. It is the 195th in a row since the construction of the subway began. The Spartak station is located on the Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya line, on the section between the Tushinskaya and Schukinskaya stops. Tushino airfield is located above the station

The longest bridge in the world is the Danyang-Kunshan viaduct, 164.8 kilometers long. The second place for the Bang Na Highway is a 54-kilometer-long elevated highway above the ground. The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Switzerland. The longest bridges in Russia

Designing objects with different specifications requires the adoption of decisions that have passed environmental justification along the entire path of the investment process. For example, such procedures are necessary when developing in the construction and reconstruction of buildings, structures, and in other types of economic activity. Assessment of the impact of the future facility on the environment is one of the main elements of the justification in the design and estimate documentation

Many tons of pollutants are released into the environment every year. How can we know how dangerous the environment we live in is and how to prevent further pollution? This is the purpose of environmental monitoring

Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater reservoir located in the western United States, on the border of California and Nevada. In terms of depth, it ranks second among all the lakes of this country and 11th among all the lakes in the world. Fannett Island is located in the center of the lake

The article talks about what space tourism is. It talks about the history of such flights and emerging problems

The advantages of country houses are not only in the absence of fuss and intrusive neighbors. A huge plus is the presence of your own land, which can be ennobled to your liking. Some sow the land with a lawn, others plant fruit trees. Still others dig a hole and build a pool. Swimming in it is quite an entertaining pastime, especially on hot summer days. But do not forget about the care of the pool. An important procedure is the treatment of water in it

Lake Onega is the second largest in Europe. It attracts not only with its pristine beauty, but also with the soul-stirring paranormal phenomena that occur here with tourists. And Lake Onega is famous for its centuries-old history, traces of which can not only be seen on its picturesque shores, but also touched by hand

Russia is rich in forests, and picking mushrooms is a traditional Russian occupation. Suitable mushroom places can be found even in the vicinity of the Russian capital. But not everywhere now you can pick mushrooms. Air and soil pollution can make the fungus a he alth hazard, because, unlike plants, it absorbs almost any chemicals dissolved in water like a sponge. In this article, you will learn about the best mushroom places in the forests of the Moscow region

Recently, interest in pre-Christian Russia has increased. Many interesting works are published dedicated to those distant times, and not so distant ones - Russia was baptized in 988

The fact that huge and terrible dinosaurs lived on Earth millions of years ago, thanks to cartoons, toys and other Jurassic parks, everyone knows today without exception. An exhibition of dinosaurs was organized for admirers of huge creatures

Moscow has always been considered one of the most expensive cities in the world. What to say about the value of real estate in the metropolitan area. Prices for some items reach ten figures. How much do the most expensive apartments and houses in Moscow cost, what do they look like and what is special about them?

At the eightieth degree of northern latitude, the Russian air defense base "Arctic Trefoil" has recently begun to operate, which has become the northernmost capital structure in the world. And this is not the only unique feature of the complex

Looking sweet, jealous at heart. This is about our today's fish - the sea scorpion. An unremarkable creature with razor-sharp teeth and poisonous spikes can cause a lot of problems for tourists and vacationers. We will know the danger in the face by looking at the fish in more detail

The capital of the Russian Federation has always been and will be in the spotlight of foreign tourists, travelers, guest workers. There are foreigners in Moscow for various reasons, some go to visit, others - to see the sights, others - to have a cool rest or, conversely, to earn money. In this material, a story about how citizens of other countries live in the capital

Spain is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, with a rich history and a variety of architectural monuments. Every year, the idea of spending a vacation in this country becomes more and more attractive for most Russians, because Spanish holidays are famous for their diversity

Spain was once a majestic colonial country. Brave sailors set out from its shores to conquer uncharted territories. She was fabulously rich, and the fame of the exploits of her sailors thundered far beyond the borders of the country

The theme of Space in the art and culture of different times and peoples is always reflected. In the era of the Soviet Union, it became very relevant in Soviet art as well. The first flights into space, the development of space shipbuilding, Man's exits into outer space - all this became not only plots in the work of domestic masters, but was immortalized in monuments

What is an explosion? This is a process of instantaneous transformation of the state of an explosive, in which a significant amount of thermal energy and gases are released, forming a shock wave

Varshavsky railway station: from the first trains to Europe to the opening of the shopping and entertainment center "Warsaw Express". Museum in the depot, and where it moved in 2017. History of the Church of the Resurrection of Christ and the Society of Teetotalers

A little bit about how a well-known Russian opposition journalist and TV and radio host became "Vitya the Mattress"

Each individual district of the capital is a unique territory that differs from others in a number of ways. Those who wish to buy an apartment in this city are interested in which district of Moscow is better to live in? Where is the transport infrastructure more developed, the environment higher, prices bite the least? The answers to all your questions are in this article

Surely many have heard, and someone has seen photos of sea monsters. However, most people consider them fiction, a kind of "horror story." Is it really? We will talk about this in our article

Many exotic animal lovers keep frogs as pets. Their diversity is amazing, but one of the most beloved are Australian tree frogs. In order to maintain and care for these amphibians with high quality, it is necessary to study them and get acquainted with their habitat

Unlike large cities and places with a rich historical past, the monuments of Kaluga are not diverse. Almost all of the statues of pre-revolutionary Russia have been destroyed, but the most significant ones are being reconstructed. So it was with the sculpture "Girl with an umbrella", which collapsed during the Patriotic War. The basis of sights made of stone and concrete is the heritage of the monumental art of the Soviet period

The Palace of Zinaida Yusupova on Liteiny Prospekt is one of the best examples of Russian aristocratic architecture of the 18th century. It has been perfectly preserved, and you can visit it at any time as a sightseer in the halls of the palace, a spectator of the Maly Musical Theater or a student of the Knowledge Society courses

An article about the Komarovsky cemetery near St. Petersburg, about the history of the formation of the graveyard, about the burial places of prominent figures of art and science. The article describes how to get to the Komarovsky memorial cemetery

In the modern world, some processes are more and more clearly observed that unite it, erase the boundaries between states and turn the economic system into one huge market. All these and many other processes are called globalization

Unfortunately, today many people know what a terrorist attack is. This is very sad, because such horrors should not happen on earth at all. However, the reality is still very far from the desired utopia, which means that it is full of injustice and grief

The Beklemishevskaya Tower is located near the Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge, which stands over the Moskva River, which is why it is also known as the Moskvoretskaya Tower. Why did this building get its name? In fact, it became Beklemishevskaya at the end of the 15th century, after it was erected. The name of the tower was given by the nobleman Beklemishev, who lived next to the Kremlin wall, which overlooked the building

The article is devoted to wastewater treatment. The types of cleaning, features of modern equipment, filtration stages, etc. are considered

The pace of urbanization in the 21st century is going through the roof. Every year the number of people seeking to move to big cities is only increasing. In this regard, a number of legitimate questions arise. How to improve the standard of living of the urban population? How to simplify city management processes as much as possible? Is it possible to improve the work of municipal transport? We will try to answer all these questions in our article

We all know about the existence of the Red Book. It includes rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. However, few people know that there is also a Black Book of animals and plants. It contains a list of extinct and irretrievably extinct species

The article describes how to make your own stuffed bear, what materials are needed for this process. How to make a stuffed bear head and what to use - gypsum, clay or papier-mâché for the base?

Greve Square, one of the scariest and most mysterious places in Paris. Now, as before, this is a favorite place for Parisians, only the reasons for gathering people on it are completely different. What is so attractive about this place, which is mentioned in many French literary works?

Often people are mistaken, believing that under their feet there is a monolithic indestructible firmament. But in the bowels of the planet, numerous processes are taking place, tectonic plates are shifting, moving forward and pressing on each other

The bell tower is a special part of any temple. It is a tower on which one or more bells are installed. As a rule, this is a part of the church, it is from there that all parishioners are notified about the beginning of the church service, funerals, and weddings. In former times, it was actively used to warn of a fire that had begun or to call for the defense of a city. Bell towers were a mandatory attribute of Orthodox churches

The name Dixon is associated with two earthly places, completely opposite in their climatic conditions. This is the northernmost urban settlement in Russia, located on a small island of the same name, and a magnificent resort town in sunny Malaysia. There is nothing more in common between them, except for the fact that both have seaports