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• Researchers Develop Supersensitive Method to Measure Surface Topography With THz Radiation

  The method allows scientists to get an image close to a holographic one in its properties but with less energy input. In theory, the method could be applied in industrial quality control or acquiring images of concealed objects, for instance, in transillumination of envelopes. 

  30.07.2020

• How and Why Do Scientists Create Nanorobots?

  We can often read about nanorobots in various scientific articles. They are said to be one of the most promising tools to combat serious diseases. But what are nanorobots? In this article, ITMO.NEWS joined forces with Diana Markozashvili, participant of the ITMO Fellowship and Professorship program, to answer all your questions on the topic.

  29.07.2020

• This Mostly-Stay-At-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: More Parks

  The weather is not very summer-y at the moment, and you still need to be careful and keep your distance on any kind of outing, but if you do venture out for a walk these days, here is another selection of St. Petersburg’s parks you might want to visit. 

  29.07.2020

• St. Petersburg's Nobel Prize Legacy

  Did you know that Russia has given the world over 20 Nobel Prize winners? A good half of them come from St. Petersburg, the cradle of Russian science. Here, we've chosen our top five laureates who worked or lived in St. Petersburg and who have undoubtedly changed the world in their respective areas.

  27.07.2020

• ITMO University’s Work Schedule for July 26 – August 16

  The coronavirus-imposed restrictions in St. Petersburg continue to be gradually lifted. However, the epidemiological situation could still worsen. Therefore, in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and the order of the St. Petersburg Government, from July 26 till August 16 ITMO University will continue working remotely for the most part. ITMO University Rector Vladimir Vasilyev has already signed the corresponding order.

  27.07.2020

• This Mostly Stay-at-Home Weekend in St. Petersburg: Mental Health

  Taking care of your mental health is always important, especially given that the past few months have left many of us a bit worse for wear. Here is an assortment of free online courses to help. And should you want to venture further into the fascinating world of psychology, make sure to also check out this article to learn how our memory works and how to make it work better.

  22.07.2020

• Cognitive Science: How Memory Works and How to Make Yours Work Better

  Ever forgot where you put your keys? Crammed for a test and aced it? Remembered how to ride a bike to your own surprise? Some might argue (and, indeed, one Ortega y Gasset does) that memory is what makes us human as it is what enables us to learn from not only the mistakes that we made ourselves but also from those made by generations before us. However true or not this statement may be, it is hard to deny our heavy reliance on memory on a day-to-day basis. But how much do we actually know about it and is this knowledge enough to benefit us?

  21.07.2020

• Scientists Suggest Using Gold Nanoparticle Metasurfaces to Determine Substance Molecular Composition

  This will make it possible to create compact devices that will accurately determine molecular composition of a liquid or gas, and help identify potentially dangerous chemical compounds. The results of the work carried out by researchers from ITMO University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel have been published in Nanomaterials.

  21.07.2020

• ITMO University Scientists Recognized With Two Awards at Prestigious Evolutionary Computation Conference GECCO 2020

  GECCO 2020 is one of the most high-profile conferences in the field of evolutionary computation. This year’s event took place in the middle of July, with two papers by ITMO University researchers recognized with special prizes. Learn more in this article by ITMO.NEWS. 

  20.07.2020

• Movie Fridays: Latest Releases

  In the mood for a movie night? Here’s our (rather sci-fi heavy!) overview of the latest TV show and movie releases!

  17.07.2020