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Start Your Year With Decluttering
… As an experiment, one of us also attempted living a week zero-waste. This might not be a step for everyone, but maybe you’ll find some points to consider there – such as, for instance, thinking ahead to shop more sustainably and avoid collecting clutter in the future. How to get rid of the things you don’t need More tactics are covered in our guide linked abo…
04.01.2023
Books, Podcasts, and YouTube Channels To Keep Your Brain Running on Holidays
…ing at the speed of light and traveling through wormholes or black holes. We also described in detail the practical applications of special relativity. Another great source of insights about the core tenets of the Universe is Dr. Alexey Semihatov, a leading research associate at the I. E. Tamm Theory Department of the Lebedev Physical Ins
04.01.2023
How Indigenous Peoples of Russia Celebrate New Year
…For some indigenous peoples of Russia, December 31 isn’t much of a celebration. Instead, they have their own holidays to greet the new year. For example, the Khanty and the Mansi do it in April, on Voronii den’ (Crow’s Day). They believe that the new year comes when crows migrate to the North, as this bird brings the spring. In the past, the holiday took place whenev…
03.01.2023
Things To Do When It’s Too Cold Outside
…mpiling wish lists for the year ahead is always handy, but there’s also a way to make it even more fun – by turning them into a mood board. Go on Pinterest (or just search for inspirational images on Google) and find the pictures that capture your dreams the best. It’s a great opportunity to think about what actually draws you to your goals: is it a specific activity…
02.01.2023
Our Top Non-Holiday Holiday Songs
…ton might be the story of perseverance and revolution, but most of all, it’s about love. Over the holidays, I’m humming Helpless because with great people around you, and some instruments around the house, there’s always room for pure magic. Here’s to your heart going “Boom!” sometime this holiday season. Elizaveta For several days in a row I’ve been hummi…
30.12.2022
ITMO Fellow Ahmed Eldeeb on Working in Russia and Becoming a PI at 28
…ways had an interest in biology. It came easy for me, and I loved it so much that even then my mind was bustling with diverse, at times unconventional, ideas for projects. For instance, I was determined to study ectogenesis to develop an artificial womb so that women who have trouble conceiving had a chance to become mothers. Hooked on this idea, I started thinki…
29.12.2022
Student Spotlight: Destiny Ike, Nigeria
…s my favorite dish as well. The main ingredient of this dish is granulated cassava, a root vegetable that is not fit for consumption unless peeled and cooked properly. It contains toxic chemicals that can cause food poisoning and other complications if the plant is eaten raw. What are your preferences in terms of music? I am a big fan of Nigerian music – afrob…
29.12.2022
New Generation of Wireless Chargers Developed at ITMO: Here’s How It Can Change Your Life
How To Spend the Holidays in St. Petersburg
…season by: exploring the history of Christmas at a Christmas exhibition at Annenkirche (500-700 rubles or 350 rubles for students); enjoying an open-air light installation at The Garden of Light. The Jurassic at the St. Petersburg Botanical Garden (650 or 550 rubles for students); finally making it to one of the many ongoing exhibitions at Er…
28.12.2022
From IT to Medical History and Fast Fashion: 7 Popular Science Films and Series Worth Seeing
…d descriptions of bacteria that live on the surface of our skin. In addition, the series has some great spin-offs about voting, money, and the brain. And the intro sequence is insanely addictive,” – shares Alexey Goyan, a manager at the Center for Science Communication. King of the Hill (directed by Darya Khrenova and Maria Lind, 2022) Well-worn flip-flo…
28.12.2022