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ITMO Researchers Develop Algorithm for Rapid DNA Analysis
…is able to “record” information about nearly all bacterial mutations. “In the second stage, the algorithm re-assembles the source metagenome while accounting for all the discovered variants. The output is a graph – a digital recording of bacterial genes – of a much larger size that contains information about bacteria on the strain level. If, say, we only had one…
05.03.2025
Higgs Boson for People: How Fundamental Discoveries Transform Everyday Life and Where Physics Is Heading Now
…Nobel Prize in Physics According to Alfred Nobel's will, the Nobel Prize in Physics shall be awarded to the person who made the most important discovery or invention in the field. The first to receive the award was Wilhelm Röntgen for his discovery of X-rays in 1901. To date, the total list of recipients has more than 200 individuals…
04.03.2025
Spring in St. Petersburg: Things to Do, Eat, and Learn
Discovery of the Month: AI Tools, Stopwatches, and More
…d by new knowledge, I couldn’t be more content. Maybe your inner nerd, too, would be delighted at the prospect of learning “at” MIT? – Catherine Napkin AI This month, I discovered Napkin.ai, an AI tool that completely transformed how I approach visual content creation. While the name sounded familiar, it wasn’t until I used it for a report that I truly apprecia…
28.02.2025
Spring Opportunities: How to Enroll at ITMO Without Exams
…rojects related to science, medicine, or technology. The submission may center on a proposed project or one that’s already implemented. Pitches can involve scientific papers, discoveries, concepts, theories and hypotheses, scientists, and research teams, organizations, or communities. To learn more about the selection criteria and rules for applicants, visit the webs…
28.02.2025
ITMO Physicists Simplify Thin Film Anodization for Allergy Diagnostics
…ansfer energy to organic molecules, which start glowing five times more intensely. This would make it easier for the doctor to detect an allergic reaction without causing any discomfort to the patient,” says Igor Nikitin. Additionally, the new method can be used to create thin films for simple and inexpensive beam splitters with a specific intensity ratio of…
27.02.2025
This Week in St. Petersburg: February 27 - March 5, 2025
…vious connection through objects collected during ethnographic expeditions around Russia and the neighboring countries, as well as contemporary art pieces exploring movement. Discover the unique interplay of movement and traditions at the Russian Museum of Ethnography. Wednesday, March 5 Pyotr Ossovsky. 100th Anniversary of the Artist’s Birth Until Ma…
26.02.2025
ITMO’s Monday Science Roundup #73
…Research It’s anyone’s guess as to when robots will be making scientific discoveries of their own; but for now, they can definitely do their part in helping humans achieve breakthroughs. ChemCoScientist, a digital assistant created by the staff of ITMO’s Research Center “Strong AI in Industry,” is certainly one of them. The user-friendly platform (no programming k…
24.02.2025
ITMO Accelerator 2025 Recap: Media Investments and New Partners
…f reach, TV advertising is significantly cheaper than contextual one. Startups with traction and market demand can use this opportunity to promote themselves on TV at a great discount, the cost of which is estimated at tens of millions of rubles. We’re already negotiating potential collaboration with some of ITMO Accelerator’s startups,” noted Vladimir Yudin, a chief…
21.02.2025
Automated Discoveries: Digital Assistant for Chemists Developed at ITMO
…To discover new substances, finalize existing ones, and create new synthesis methods, experienced chemists need to examine massive data sets and test a large number of hypotheses. All of these procedures take a long time, which may be better spent on complex rather than repetitive tasks. As a result, many research teams today, including at ITMO, are focusing on devel…
20.02.2025