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Asteroid on Collision Course with Moon by 2032Asteroid on Collision Course with Moon by 2032
Asteroid on Collision Course with Moon by 2032As asteroid 2024 YR4 heads towards a potential lunar impact in 2032, scientists are exploring ways to deflect its path.
First Yakut Satellite Orbits Earth, Flies Over AntarcticaFirst Yakut Satellite Orbits Earth, Flies Over Antarctica
First Yakut Satellite Orbits Earth, Flies Over AntarcticaThe first satellite from Yakutia, named 'Cholbon', is now orbiting Earth at an altitude of about 510 kilometers and passing over Antarctica, with schoolchildren having played a key role in its development.
Muscovites to see Snow Moon in early FebruaryMuscovites to see Snow Moon in early February
Muscovites to see Snow Moon in early FebruaryThe Snow Moon, named after Native American traditions due to February snowfalls, will rise over Moscow on February 2, with viewing times and celestial details provided.
Nizhny Novgorod Scientist Solves 'Eternal' Mathematical ProblemNizhny Novgorod Scientist Solves 'Eternal' Mathematical Problem
Nizhny Novgorod Scientist Solves 'Eternal' Mathematical ProblemThe researcher has once again found a solution to a problem long thought unsolvable.
Nizhny Novgorod Scientist Solves 200-Year-Old Math ProblemNizhny Novgorod Scientist Solves 200-Year-Old Math Problem
Nizhny Novgorod Scientist Solves 200-Year-Old Math ProblemThe mathematician has previously solved other enduring scientific puzzles.
Famous medical blogger Alexei Vodovozov to give lectures in TyumenFamous medical blogger Alexei Vodovozov to give lectures in Tyumen
Famous medical blogger Alexei Vodovozov to give lectures in TyumenDoctor and science journalist Alexei Vodovozov will give two lectures in Tyumen in mid-February.
Famous medical blogger and pseudoscience fighter to visit Tyumen for two daysFamous medical blogger and pseudoscience fighter to visit Tyumen for two days
Famous medical blogger and pseudoscience fighter to visit Tyumen for two daysAlexei Vodovozov, a lecturer and science popularizer, will give two talks in Tyumen, Russia, this February.
From Titan to the Stars: The Search for a New Home for HumanityFrom Titan to the Stars: The Search for a New Home for Humanity
From Titan to the Stars: The Search for a New Home for HumanityTitan, Saturn's moon, is considered the best place for the first extraterrestrial colony. But what next? Interstellar travel requires breakthroughs in physics, such as a warp drive.
Mammoths on Vaynera: The Ancient Fauna of the UralsMammoths on Vaynera: The Ancient Fauna of the Urals
Mammoths on Vaynera: The Ancient Fauna of the UralsBioarchaeologist Anton Kochev from Ural Federal University debunks myths about prehistoric humans and the animals they lived alongside in an interview.
Siberia lives up to its reputation: cosmonaut shows frosty Irkutsk from orbitSiberia lives up to its reputation: cosmonaut shows frosty Irkutsk from orbit
Siberia lives up to its reputation: cosmonaut shows frosty Irkutsk from orbitCosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov sent greetings to the Irkutsk region, sharing a striking view of the wintry city from space.
‘Cheating death’: Siberian research treats animal tumors for cancer insights‘Cheating death’: Siberian research treats animal tumors for cancer insights
‘Cheating death’: Siberian research treats animal tumors for cancer insightsSiberian researchers are treating dogs and cats with tumors using advanced tomography and radiation therapy, aiming to gather data for human cancer treatments.
Irkutsk Scientist Predicts Decline in Solar Activity for 2026Irkutsk Scientist Predicts Decline in Solar Activity for 2026
Irkutsk Scientist Predicts Decline in Solar Activity for 2026According to the director of the Institute of Solar and Terrestrial Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ISZF SB RAS), the peak of solar activity is behind us.
Ural Federal University Astronomers Discover Laughing Gas in Interstellar IcesUral Federal University Astronomers Discover Laughing Gas in Interstellar Ices
Ural Federal University Astronomers Discover Laughing Gas in Interstellar IcesResearchers from Ural Federal University have made a breakthrough discovery in astrochemistry. For the first time, they have confidently identified nitrous oxide in the icy shells of protostars.
Yekaterinburg Scientists Find Laughing Gas in SpaceYekaterinburg Scientists Find Laughing Gas in Space
Yekaterinburg Scientists Find Laughing Gas in SpaceAstronomers from Ural Federal University have made a breakthrough discovery.
Russia plans two new vessels for Lake Baikal researchRussia plans two new vessels for Lake Baikal research
Russia plans two new vessels for Lake Baikal researchThe construction of two new research ships for the Limnological Institute in Siberia is slated for completion by 2030, expanding a fleet that currently consists of only four vessels.
Living Astronomy Textbook: Muscovites Can Observe Rare Planetary AlignmentLiving Astronomy Textbook: Muscovites Can Observe Rare Planetary Alignment
Living Astronomy Textbook: Muscovites Can Observe Rare Planetary AlignmentSeveral celestial bodies will align in a single line.
Christmas tree care: prolonging cut trees and potted conifer alternativesChristmas tree care: prolonging cut trees and potted conifer alternatives
Christmas tree care: prolonging cut trees and potted conifer alternativesA Krasnoyarsk biologist explains how to extend the life of a cut Christmas tree and recommends potted conifers as a year-round alternative, with care tips for both.
Novosibirsk photographer captures northern lights 30 km from cityNovosibirsk photographer captures northern lights 30 km from city
Novosibirsk photographer captures northern lights 30 km from cityAlexey Polyakov, an astrophotographer from Novosibirsk, photographed the aurora borealis from a field 25-30 km from the city. Such intense auroras are visible to the naked eye only two or three times a year.
Baikal's Ice Period Shortens, Freezing Later and Thawing EarlierBaikal's Ice Period Shortens, Freezing Later and Thawing Earlier
Baikal's Ice Period Shortens, Freezing Later and Thawing EarlierA scientist explains what shorter ice cover means for Lake Baikal's ecosystem and local communities.
Only 0.01% Will Notice Magnetic Storm, Scientist ClaimsOnly 0.01% Will Notice Magnetic Storm, Scientist Claims
Only 0.01% Will Notice Magnetic Storm, Scientist ClaimsA Ufa scientist states that only a small fraction of the population should be concerned about the recent G4 magnetic storm.
Applications Open for Scientific Works Competition for Young Scientists in SiberiaApplications Open for Scientific Works Competition for Young Scientists in Siberia
Applications Open for Scientific Works Competition for Young Scientists in SiberiaParticipants will develop projects for the power grid complex.
Siberian research treats animal tumors, aids human cancer fightSiberian research treats animal tumors, aids human cancer fight
Siberian research treats animal tumors, aids human cancer fightSiberian scientists have launched a joint project using advanced tomography and neutron capture therapy to diagnose and treat cancer in pets, with findings that could help combat human cancers.
‘When Will I Die?’: Yekaterinburg Scientist Debunks Radiation Myths‘When Will I Die?’: Yekaterinburg Scientist Debunks Radiation Myths
‘When Will I Die?’: Yekaterinburg Scientist Debunks Radiation MythsA radiobiology expert from Ural Federal University in Yekaterinburg addresses common but embarrassing questions about radiation, debunking widespread myths.
Bone Patches, Fertility Mesh, and 'Cold' Electricity: Top Developments from Tomsk ScientistsBone Patches, Fertility Mesh, and 'Cold' Electricity: Top Developments from Tomsk Scientists
Bone Patches, Fertility Mesh, and 'Cold' Electricity: Top Developments from Tomsk ScientistsScientists in Tomsk made key advances in 2025, from innovative medical implants to novel energy solutions. Here are the standout developments from the past year.
Why a Krasnoyarsk Museum Stores Mammoths and MeteoritesWhy a Krasnoyarsk Museum Stores Mammoths and Meteorites
Why a Krasnoyarsk Museum Stores Mammoths and MeteoritesThe Krasnoyarsk Regional Museum of Local Lore houses nearly half a million items, including rare natural specimens that visitors never see, preserved for scientific study.