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• Controlling Propagation of Surface Waves Using Ultra-Small Nano-Antenna

  …rface waves of a size more than 5 by 5 microns, the new demultiplexer should be much smaller. Such a compact device based on dielectric particles was proposed by a group of scientists from ITMO University. The researchers of the laboratory "Metamaterials" have, for the first time, theoretically predicted and experimentally demonstrated a method to effectively cont…

  03.10.2017

• Urban Evolution: Artists, Journalists and CEOs Discuss Future of St. Petersburg

  … the III International Spatial Development Forum that took place in St. Petersburg from 27 to 29 September. Each year, the event brings together politicians, entrepreneurs and scientists involved in the various fields of planning, development and management of urban spaces. The Forum is organized by ITMO University and the Government of St. Petersburg. The main go…

  02.10.2017

• Blogger Boris Tsatsulin on Science Writing, Kamchatka and Memes

  …ion to chemistry and biology; I wanted to enrol at the Department of Biology of St. Petersburg State University. I got in, but didn't like it much, so I decided to try medical sciences. It didn't go well, too, so I understood that it's not my thing. So, I entered an economic university, where I had enough time to develop my blog. How did I pick up blogging? I had …

  02.10.2017

• New Nanoobject Construction Method Opens Road to Complex Optics

  … and other areas. The reason for this steadfast adoption of semiconductor nanocrystals are their unique properties. Today, by changing the chemical composition and morphology, scientists can easily modify the optical response of semiconductor nanocrystals. Another powerful tool that may be used to change the nanocrystals’ optical response is lattice distortion. In…

  02.10.2017

• 5 Science News Now

  …ventually, this method could be used in systems placed in airports, for the environmental monitoring of pollutants or even in battlefields 3D selfie now a reality. Computer scientists at the University of Nottingham and Kingston University have solved a complex problem that has, until now, defeated experts in vision and graphics research. They have developed techn…

  02.10.2017

• Internet Day: How Internet Started in Russia and What’s with the Dish on ITMO”s Roof?

  …n a giant satellite dish on the roof of ITMO University’s main campus on Kronversky, 49. It’s part of the RUNNet (Russian UNiversity Network) - a nationwide educational and scientific network. The network was created at the initiative of ITMO University in 1994. It’s main goal was to integrate Russia in the global scientific communit…

  30.09.2017

• Spatial Development Forum: How Citizens Create Smart Cities

  …burg, the GDP level has been growing for the past seven years; for the past six years, the city has experienced natural population growth; St. Petersburg holds 10% of Russia’s scientific resources. In addition, the amount of investments made into the city’s economy has increased by 12% in 2016. As the Governor explained, the city cannot ignore the development and int…

  29.09.2017

• "HOW should I trust?" - Thomas Leitch on Fake News

  …f asking "whom should I trust", ask "how should I trust?". Thomas Leitch's lecture at ITMO UNiversity In this regard, news can be compared with Wikipedia, a resource the scientific community often underestimates as its content is edited by large amounts of people whose credibility is just impossible to assess, while traditional encyclopedias are written and edi…

  29.09.2017

• ITMO won Silver "Dolphin" at the Cannes Corporate Media and TV awards

  …cluded in the contest. Separate categories were devoted to films that discussed problems related to environmental issues and concerns, medical films, history and civilization, science and technology and others. All the winners and their films can be seen here. "This win is particularly exciting and important for us, as in this competition, we weren't just compet…

  29.09.2017

• School Students Present Their Inventions At the St. Petersburg International Innovation Forum

  …s get a patent? Yes, if they already have a passport (meaning they have to be fourteen at least). If the inventor is even younger, his idea can be patented by his parents or a scientific advisor (a supplementary agreement is concluded so that all the rights go to the inventor once he comes of age). The patent ensures the inventor's rights and also provides additional…

  28.09.2017