Abstract: A short review related to different catalytic processes for synthesis gas and hydrogen production through methane reforming is presented. Advantages and disadvantages of the catalytic processes of methane conversion via dry reforming with carbon dioxide, partial oxidation, autothermal reforming, and steam reforming are discussed. A great number of mono- and bimetallic catalysts supported on different carriers are described. A relationship between catalytic properties and catalyst composition, structure and surface properties is demonstrated.

Abstract: A method for scientific screening of acquired data has been applied to process collected evidence and facts known about the Tunguska Catastrophe. A model of the Tounguska Body has been elaborated on the basis of analysis carried out and conclusions made and a non-periodic, transitional and reversible process has been established, which has been realized in the geomagnetic space. The reason for its appearance is a local, non-periodic, dynamic intrusion of bodies, formed of (or containing) disperse and nanosized particles, into the magnetic field of the Earth. These bodies possess well manifested ferromagnetic properties, as a result of which they acquire ‘spontaneously magnetized regions’ and demonstrate the ability to become electrically charged entities superficially under the conditions of the cosmic space. The body, attacking the geomagnetic field, represents a set of miniature magneto-electric dipoles. These are built mainly of magnetite, iron or iron-nickel silicates called ‘space glass’. Their chemical composition is close to that of the comets. The establishment of visible, local, dynamic, magneto-electric deformation of the magnetic field of the Earth, the step-by-step formation of a dynamic process caused by it, and further changes occurring in it, explain the scientifically established facts in connection with the Tunguska Catastrophe.