Science and engineering

The Polish authorities held a symbolic ceremony of the beginning of the construction of the sea channel crossing the Baltic (or Vislin, as it is called in Poland) spit, which will connect the port city of Elblong with the Baltic Sea.

Concerned residents of the capital began to bring bats to the Moscow zoo. 

On NASA's official Twitter page, Rescuers have already arrived at the landing site of the crew in Kazakhstan.

The most striking astronomical phenomenon of autumn –  meteor shower Draconids – in the night of Tuesday will be to the naked eye to observe in all regions of Russia, said the experts in astronomy.

The prize of the Swedish national Bank for economic Sciences, established in memory of Alfred Nobel, was awarded to William Nordhaus and Paul Romer.

A large-scale test for drug use will be held in educational institutions of Buryatia. This was reported on Friday in the press service of the Republican government.

The standard for improving the comfort of Russian cities "smart city" is planned to include a biometric facial recognition system, said in an interview Deputy Minister of construction and housing of Russia Andrei Chibis.

The US Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the statements of the head of Tesla Elon Musk on the possibility of redemption of its shares and withdrawal from the exchange. This information was reported by Bloomberg, citing on other sources.

Apple made a presentation of its new products, including the updated line of iPhone smartphones. The event was held at Apple headquarters in Cupertino (California) and was broadcast on the company's website.

Moscow State University named after M. V. Lomonosov (MSU) was ranked the 45th place in the reputation Round University ranking (RUR).

In the Far East began military maneuvers "East-2018", which will be the largest in the modern history of Russia. This is reported by the Department of information and mass communications of the Russian Defense Ministry.

At the end of 2017, the average annual air temperature in the Arctic zone of Russia exceeded the norm by more than three degrees. According to the report of the Ministry of natural resources, warming was a record in the twenty-first century and could have serious consequences.

Andrew Left is investor, founder and head of the analytical company Citron Research. He filed a lawsuit in the state of California to the head of Tesla, Elon Musk, accusing him of stock manipulation. It is reported by CNBC.