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‘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.
Astrophotographer braves -30°C to photograph comet 3I/ATLASAstrophotographer braves -30°C to photograph comet 3I/ATLAS
Astrophotographer braves -30°C to photograph comet 3I/ATLASA Novosibirsk astrophotographer captured images of comet 3I/ATLAS while working in -30°C (-22°F) temperatures, detailing the challenging conditions of the shoot.
Radiation searched and found in Kuzbass museum exhibitsRadiation searched and found in Kuzbass museum exhibits
Radiation searched and found in Kuzbass museum exhibitsScientists used a dosimeter to check radiation levels in exhibits at the Kuzbass Regional Museum, finding minimal levels that are within safe limits, as explained by a geologist.
Long-lost unique zoological collection discovered in Novosibirsk regionLong-lost unique zoological collection discovered in Novosibirsk region
Long-lost unique zoological collection discovered in Novosibirsk regionA unique zoological collection from the Baraba Steppe, long thought lost, was accidentally discovered in the basement of the Karachi Lake sanatorium in Novosibirsk region.