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This Weekend in St. Petersburg: January 15-16, 2022
Gaming Scams: How to Stay Safe While Playing Online
…akes Most often people fall for the tricks of fraudsters due to carelessness and ignorance. And this is true for other fields, too. People frequently use weak passwords (compromised passwords) or can be a little too trusting and distracted at times (social engineering). There are, however, other human factors. Sometimes gamers choose to use third-party assets. …
07.01.2022
From Subway Tokens to Quick-Charge Modules: How ITMO Specialists Change Transport Infrastructure
…ktromašīnbūves rūpnīca AS RER, a major Latvian rail transport manufacturer. According to the center’s lead engineer Galina Demidova, in Russia, such projects are much more promising, as the market of electric cars is underdeveloped at the moment. “In Russia, electric cars aren’t popular yet, as their prices are high due to the fact that they are manufact…
06.01.2022
Best Movies and TV to Binge This Holiday Season
…mber 17 The medieval fantasy series, based on the well-known books and (arguably) even better-known video game franchise, returns for another eight-episode series. Season 2 promises to deliver a less convoluted timeline, more familiar characters, and deeper dives into the bestiary of Slavic folklore. Watch if: you attained 100% completion in The Witcher 3: Wild…
03.01.2022
ITMO Student Chosen as St. Petersburg Representative on Ministry of Science and Higher Education’s Student Council
…. As the minister noted, the Student Council is made up of very diverse, but equally active students. And their task is not only to show initiative, but also find ways to promote the well-rounded personal development of every student – a core element of modern education. The council’s in-person sessions will take place at least twice a year, with the next one…
29.12.2021
This Winter Break in St. Petersburg: Top Destinations for Active & Adventurous Holidays
…ation: Mistolovo, Leningrad Oblast More from Okhta Park. Winter 2020 What was once a joint endeavor by a couple of sports enthusiasts has turned into one of the most prominent resorts in the greater St. Petersburg area, with year-round facilities and activities for all tastes and wallets. Situated just ten kilometers away from St. Petersburg, Okhta Park is …
29.12.2021
Dark Matter and Quantum States: All About ITMO's New Frontier Labs
…y receive the Nobel Prize. There are various theories on what the dark matter particles are, but many of them have already been disproven. Scientists now believe that the most promising candidate is the hypothetical axion particle, first suggested in the 1970s. Recently, Professor Frank Wilczek, the 2004 Nobel laureate in physics, and his co-authors came up with a…
28.12.2021
ITMO University in 2021: A Year in Review
…technology in the modern world. ITMO also won a grant of 1 billion rubles for the university’s Strong AI in Industry research center that will work in collaboration with Gazprom Neft. This year also saw the launch of the first and only Russian PhD program in AI that will raise a new generation of top-tier experts in the field. Education We had some rebrandin…
28.12.2021
Climate Change Denial: A Response Strategy for Scientists and Eco Journalists
…e more publicity to their falsifications. Alexander Chernokulsky believes that you shouldn’t always mention the skeptic’s name if you don’t want to be associated with them and promote myths on climate change. However, you can use the case as a hook for your own article and engage in a constructive dialogue this way. Which format to choose After you’ve coll…
27.12.2021
ITMO University and Bosch Launch Research Project in Active Matter Physics
…eiling the fundamental phenomena in such systems, they will be able to develop smart materials with controllable properties and functions. Particle ensembles are an especially promising platform for applications in microstructuring, energy conversion, targeted drug delivery, and as a material for creating various sensors and shape detectors. “We were lucky to b…
21.12.2021