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Chinese rocket disintegrates in orbit: new threats to the ISS and Starlink

Science 06/16/2026, 12:47

The upper stage of the Chinese rocket Zhuque-2E exploded in orbit, creating a cloud of 150 debris fragments in the flight zone of the ISS and Starlink. Experts note an alarming increase in Chinese-made space debris in recent years. 🚀💥🛰️

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Pentagon Secrets: New UFO Files Declassified Describing 'Potato-Shaped' Objects

Science 06/16/2026, 11:53

The Pentagon has declassified new UFO files as part of the PURSUE program. 🛸 The documents describe 'potato-shaped' objects over Colorado and glowing spheres over mountains that vanished instantly. 🌌 Official versions explain this as rockets or optical illusions, but the Pentagon allows for the use of 'unknown technologies'.

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The Twin Effect: How a Year in Space Changed Scott Kelly's Body and Genes

Science 06/15/2026, 16:35

Scott Kelly spent a year on the ISS while his twin brother Mark stayed on Earth. The study revealed surprising changes: telomeres lengthened, and 7% of genes never returned to normal. 🧬🚀

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Nine drops in a century: how Australian scientists prove that solid can be liquid

Science 06/15/2026, 12:29

In Australia, the longest experiment in the history of science has been running for almost 100 years: scientists are observing the fall of drops of super-viscous resin. Only 9 drops have fallen in total, while the tenth is forming right now — and you can watch it online. 🕰️🔬

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Thunderstorms and +26°C: How the weather in Ukraine will change at the beginning of the week

Science 06/15/2026, 12:06

Ukrainians are in for a contrasting week: thunderstorms and hail give way to heat up to +26°C. Forecasters warn of gusts up to 20 m/s in the east and southeast. 🌦️🌡️

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World's First RBMK Dismantling: How Lithuania is Taking Apart the 'Chernobyl' Reactors of Ignalina NPP

Science 06/14/2026, 19:18

Lithuania has launched a unique operation: for the first time in the world, the active zones of RBMK reactors at the Ignalina NPP will be dismantled. Robots will replace people in working with radioactive graphite blocks, and the city of Visaginas is preparing to become a center for nuclear tourism. 🇱🇹⚛️🤖

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Water-generating jacket: scientists turn clothing into an autonomous drinking water source

Science 06/14/2026, 14:24

Scientists from Texas have created a jacket that collects moisture from the air and turns it into drinking water. Depending on the weather, such a garment can generate up to 900 ml of liquid per day, changing the rules of survival in the wild. 🌧️🧥💧

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Rain and thunderstorms: how the weather will change in Ukraine on June 14 against the backdrop of global warming

Science 06/14/2026, 11:23

🌧️ On June 14 in Ukraine — rain and thunderstorms, but the air will warm up to +26°C! 🔥 Against the backdrop of global warming, such days are becoming the norm. Find out what awaits the country in the future 👇

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Minister Lisovyi: NMT Will Not Be Simplified — Statistics Debunk the Myth of Test Inaccessibility

Science 06/13/2026, 22:49

Education Minister Oksen Lisovyi stated that the NMT will not be simplified: statistics show that the test is accessible to everyone. Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko confirmed that mathematics will remain a mandatory subject, as this is important for the country's future. However, for those who did not pass the test, alternative admission paths to military universities and colleges remain. 🎓🇺🇦

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Bio-labs and the truth: how Ukraine refutes Russian fake news about biological weapons

Science 06/13/2026, 22:42

Ukraine has officially refuted accusations of developing biological weapons. The MFA emphasized that all programs with the US are civilian in nature and aimed at strengthening healthcare. 🧬🔬 Russian fake news about «military bio-labs» has not been confirmed by either the UN or international investigations. #Biosecurity #Ukraine #FakeNews

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Thunderstorms, hail, and gusts: forecasters warn Ukrainians of bad weather this weekend

Science 06/12/2026, 17:13

Ukrainians should bring umbrellas this weekend: rain, thunderstorms, and even hail are forecast for June 13-14. 🌧️ Gusts up to 20 m/s are possible on the Left Bank and in Crimea. Kyiv is expected to experience a temporary cooling to +18°C, but temperatures will start to rise by Monday. ☔📉

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Superheroes on the Moon: How Prada and NASA Created the Spacesuit of the Future for the Artemis Mission

Science 06/12/2026, 13:58

NASA is preparing astronauts to return to the Moon with a fundamentally new AxEMU spacesuit, created with the participation of Prada designers. 🚀👗 The suit combines superhero aesthetics with advanced thermal regulation systems capable of withstanding the extreme cold of the Moon's south pole. 🌑🌡️ This will be the key to the success of the Artemis IV mission.

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Shock inflation in universities: KPI and Lviv Polytechnic raised tuition fees by 50% — who pays more?

Science 06/12/2026, 12:22

KPI and Lviv Polytechnic have raised tuition fees for 2026 by 28–50%. 🚀 Studying IT majors in Lviv has become more expensive than Kyiv counterparts, while humanities have become pricier at KPI. We analyze how much higher education now costs in top universities. 🎓💸

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Failed the NMT or didn't take it at all: 4 real ways to get into university without losing a year in 2026

Science 06/11/2026, 15:42

A failed NMT is not the end of a career. In 2026, Ukraine has military universities, colleges, and international programs where you can enroll without a single test. We tell you how not to lose a year and get a diploma already this year. 🎓🚀

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Ukraine creates a new protected area in Antarctica: protecting penguins and petrels

Science 06/11/2026, 14:50

Ukraine has created a new protected area "Collins Bay" in Antarctica 🇺🇦🐧. The initiative was supported by all countries of the Antarctic Treaty to protect penguins and snow petrels from climate change and tourism. This is the first step in the implementation of a large-scale conservation project by Ukrainian scientists.

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NMT-2026 Results: When and How Applicants Will Learn Their Scores for University Admission

Science 06/11/2026, 14:32

Publication of official NMT-2026 results has started! 🎓 Applicants who took the test before May 30 can already see their scores in their personal cabinet. Find out how to save your results and what to do next. 📝🇺🇦

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Sonic and Badger: How Scientists Count Lynxes in Ukraine and Why Borders Don't Exist for Predators

Science 06/11/2026, 13:49

The lynx is a "flagship species," whose presence speaks to the health of the forest. Scientists from WWF-Ukraine, using camera traps and fur spot analysis, have accurately counted the population in the Carpathians. 🦁🇺🇦 The paradox of war: in the Rivne region, the number of predators has doubled due to the hunting ban. But borders do not exist for lynxes — the male "Sonic" crosses them freely, requiring cross-border cooperation from scientists. 🌲📉

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Scorching May 2026: Europe under a 'Heat Dome' and New Climate Records

Science 06/11/2026, 03:53

Europe experienced one of the hottest Mays in history: temperatures reached 40°C, and a 'heat dome' from Africa broke records. Scientists link this to El Niño and warn of a new climate norm. 🌡️🔥

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