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• The Experiment: Facing My Fears

  …rough the glass door, I saw that there were other customers there, which made things worse. “They will hear my weird order!” screamed a panicking voice in my head as I stepped inside. I waited my turn, approached the counter and, mentally bracing myself, placed my order. To my surprise, the barista smiled, asked me a few questions about my preferences and set about m…

  05.03.2024

• AI Tools for Researchers: Find Articles, Get Feedback, and Edit Your Texts

  … your reputation if you try to pass an AI-generated text as your original creation. Remember, top research journals closely monitor how their contributors use AI tools. For instance, last year, the prestigious journal Nature rejected the publication of research articles that contain AI-generated images or videos. Currently, the journal accepts texts created using …

  05.03.2024

• ITMO Solution Prevents Counterfeiting of Glass Products

  …Each material has a different nanorelief (irregularities, protrusions, or cavities on the surface) that affects its optical properties. For instance, one surface is better at harvesting and reflecting light, while another will have a limited emissivity. Each property has its own applications: materials with a light-harvesting nanorelief are used in solar cells, while…

  04.03.2024

• Our Favorite Russian Brands Created by Women

  … wide range of charming and modest clothes for women. In case you prefer on-site shopping, opt for one of the St. Petersburg-based brands, such as Surepka (“Winter Cress”), inspired by traditional Russian clothes of the 19th century, and KISSA MARKET – primarily a selective vintage store that also sells several custom-made items. You can find all the more uncon…

  04.03.2024

• 5 Paintings To See in the Russian Museum

  …The Last Day of Pompeii by Karl Bryullov, 1833 After his visit to the ancient ruins of the infamous town of Pompeii, Karl Bryullov painted his most renowned work, The Last Day of Pompeii. The painting, which took him six years to complete and required much research, became an instant success when first exhibited. Despite depicting a …

  01.03.2024

• Student Video Games and Expert Talks: Highlights of First ITMO.GameDev Day

  …players completed the path of a student, while the game Student’s Dilemma caused lively discussions on which character trait will be more beneficial in various situations. For instance, what would you do if your friend asked you to take part in a student play? Meanwhile, the video games on offer took players to battlefields, monster fights, and on journeys in space, …

  01.03.2024

• Map of the Siege: A Project Uniting Besieged Leningrad and Contemporary St. Petersburg

  …ifically based on memories and diary entries of actual witnesses of those events. The developers make a point of not relying on images of contemporary St. Petersburg, choosing instead to digitally recreate the Leningrad circa 1941-1942 based on written evidence. As a result, notes Nikita Prigodich, an associate professor at ITMO’s Faculty of Technological Management …

  29.02.2024

• Student Spotlight: Collins Awusa, Nigeria

  …Hey Collins, nice to meet you. Hi, nice to meet you, too. Please introduce yourself to our readers. My name is Collins Awusa and I am from Nigeria. Currently, I'm a first-year Bachelor’s student in mechatronics and robotics. Did you do the preparatory course earlier? Yes, I did a preparatory course last year at Kursk Stat…

  29.02.2024

• This Week in St. Petersburg: February 29 - March 6, 2024

  …world, from Russia to Dubai and China, united around a common theme – the life of foreign places in contrast to that of those that feel like home. Artist Evgeniy Hlyunev finds inspiration in the unknown yet magnetic, striving to comprehend the habits and joys of people from other countries. …

  28.02.2024

• ITMO Scientists Unveil Algorithm to Predict Properties of Organic Solvents

  …at lower temperatures than the materials they are made of. By creating different combinations of these materials, it’s possible to produce solvents with target properties: for instance, they could be eco-friendly while at the same time being cost-efficient and highly effective. However, coming up with the optimal composition might take months. Researchers from ITM…

  28.02.2024