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Girls in summer clothes walking on a street on a hot day, illustrating African heat in Ukraine

African heat and downpours: forecasters warn of complex weather in Ukraine next week

Science 06/28/2026, 18:47

African heat up to +40°C is expected in Ukraine, but rain will fall in some areas. Forecasters have warned of complex weather next week. Europe is already introducing emergency measures due to record temperatures. 🌡️🇺🇦

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Swiss Alps with melting glaciers and green meadows, illustrating the climate change issue

Switzerland is losing its glaciers: 'Loss Day' arrived three months early

Science 06/28/2026, 12:21

Swiss glaciers are melting at a record pace: 'loss day' arrived three months early. Sahara dust and anomalous heat are exacerbating the situation, threatening Europe's water resources. 🇨🇭🧊🔥

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Woman holding a wet puppy near a lake with sailboats in the background — symbol of extreme heat in Ukraine at +38°C

African heat in Ukraine: +38 degrees, thunderstorms and warnings of records

Science 06/28/2026, 09:28

African heat up to +38°C is expected in Ukraine on June 28! 🔥 It will be especially hot in the western regions, while thunderstorms are possible in the east. Forecasters warn of record temperatures. 🌦️🌡️

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Tourists cool down under industrial fans against a backdrop of historic ruins during extreme heatwave

Germany in flames: the country broke the historical heat record, showing 41.5 degrees

Science 06/28/2026, 01:16

Germany has broken the historical heat record: 41.5 degrees Celsius were recorded in the village of Drechwitz. Meteorologists warn of the risk of exceeding 42 degrees and urge citizens to be cautious. 🌡️🔥

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People in a park under a mist cooling system, illustrating the forecast of African heat up to +38°C in Ukraine

African heat on the horizon: Ukraine forecasts up to +38 degrees and thunderstorms

Science 06/27/2026, 11:45

"Red" heat declared in Ukraine: temperatures in the west of the country will rise to +38°C. Synoptics warn of thunderstorms in the center and east, while a weakening of the anomaly is expected only by early July. 🌡️🔥

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Fragment of a 13-meter 'Book of the Dead' scroll from Egypt, depicting scenes of worship to gods and hieroglyphic inscriptions from the New Kingdom era

13-meter 'Book of the Dead' scroll: archaeologists in Egypt find unique New Kingdom discovery

Science 06/26/2026, 20:48

A 13-meter 'Book of the Dead' papyrus has been found in a New Kingdom tomb in Egypt! 📜 The discovery in the Tuna el-Gebel necropolis includes sarcophagi and rare amulets. The scroll has been sent to the Grand Egyptian Museum for restoration ahead of its opening in 2026. 🏺🇪🇬

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Ancient cave paintings of bison in Iberia — visual traces linked to the genetic archive of ancient humans

DNA on the Walls: How Iberian Caves Became a Genetic Archive of Ancient Humans

Science 06/26/2026, 20:38

Scientists have extracted ancient DNA from the walls of caves in Spain and Portugal, marking a breakthrough in archaeology. The study, published in Nature Communications, showed that rock art and rock surfaces preserve genetic traces of people who touched them thousands of years ago. It is now possible to study the creators of Paleolithic art without destroying bones. 🧬🏔️🎨

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Students in lab coats listening to a lecture in a chemistry lab, illustrating the shortage of specialists in science

Shortage of Minds: KPI Rector Warns of Critical Lack of Physicists and Chemists in Ukraine

Science 06/26/2026, 15:27

Ukraine is acutely short of physicists and chemists, despite high demand in the labor market. KPI Rector Anatoliy Melnychenko explains why prospective students are bypassing these majors and how the war is exacerbating the situation. 🔬🇺🇦

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Students working on laptops in a bright classroom — illustration for the article on the 2026 admission campaign and new application rules at KPI

Admissions Campaign 2026: New Application Rules and Advice from the Rector of NTU KPI

Science 06/26/2026, 13:37

🚀 Admissions Campaign 2026 changes the rules of the game: now applicants can submit only 10 applications (5 for budget, 5 for contract). NTU KPI Rector Atanasii Melnychenko gave advice on how not to make a mistake in choice and not fail due to new restrictions. 📚💻

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Molecular DNA model with crystalline spheres symbolizing genome preservation of endangered species in Colossal startup’s digital Noah’s Ark

Digital Ark: How Colossal Startup is Saving Genomes of Endangered Species

Science 06/26/2026, 13:30

Startup Colossal Biosciences has created a "digital Noah's Ark" to save endangered species 🧬. In partnership with the US government, a BioVault storage network with open access to genetic data will be launched 🌍. The project is funded by private donations and UAE investments 💰

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Main building of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with red columns — symbol of academic leadership in the 2026 Scopus ranking

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv maintains leadership in the 2026 Scopus ranking: facts and figures

Science 06/26/2026, 13:26

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is the leader again! 🏆 The university took first place in the all-Ukrainian Scopus 2026 ranking. Results are based on the H-index and data from April. 📈🇺🇦

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Artistic illustration of a blue super-puff planet against a starry background and its host star, showcasing a giant gaseous world with extremely low density

Superpuffs: Scientists Find Giant Planets Lighter Than Cotton Candy

Science 06/26/2026, 01:33

Astronomers have discovered a unique planetary system where the planets are the size of Jupiter but lighter than cotton candy. Their density is comparable to shaving foam, and they were found thanks to observations from Antarctica. 🔭☁️

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Planet Mars with visible polar caps and ancient rocks where the Perseverance rover discovered complex carbon molecules

Perseverance Rover Finds 'Building Blocks' of Life: Scientists Detect Complex Carbon Molecules in Ancient Rocks

Science 06/25/2026, 19:15

The Perseverance rover has discovered complex carbon molecules in Martian rocks — this could be a trace of ancient life! 🔴🧬 Scientists believe that conditions for a biosphere could have existed across the entire planet, but the exact answer will only come with the delivery of soil to Earth in the 2030s. 🚀🌍

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Female students working on laptops and taking notes in a classroom, illustrating the preparation process for university admission in 2026.

Admissions-2026: Start of electronic cabinet registration and new rules for applicants

Science 06/25/2026, 18:48

Registration for electronic cabinets for college admissions in 2026 has started in Ukraine. 9th-grade graduates need to prepare to submit applications from July 1, while new selection rules include motivation letters and interviews. 🎓🇺🇦

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Hand holding a round stone disc engraved with world map and 'MOM' inscription — part of the Memory of Mankind project to preserve human history

The Stone Archive of Humanity: How the Memory of Mankind Project Saves History from Digital Oblivion

Science 06/25/2026, 10:05

🌍 Humanity risks disappearing without a trace due to the fragility of digital data. The Memory of Mankind project is creating an eternal archive in a salt mine 2 km deep to preserve history, science, and personal stories for future generations or even aliens. 📜🧱 #Archive #History #Science

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Woman in blue dress walks past street cooling system on hot day in Ukraine June 25

Weather in Ukraine on June 25: Where thunderstorms will occur and where heat will set in

Science 06/25/2026, 09:49

On June 25, the weather in Ukraine will be changeable: it will be dry in most regions, but thunderstorms are possible during the day in the north, east, and Crimea. Warming up to +28°C is expected in Kyiv. 🌦️☀️

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Seismograph showing sharp spikes in activity, indicating the risk of an earthquake in Crimea by 2027

Calm Before the Storm: Seismologist Warns of Risk of Catastrophic Earthquake in Crimea by 2027

Science 06/24/2026, 18:23

A series of earthquakes is being recorded in Crimea, which could be a harbinger of a major catastrophe. Seismologist Dmytro Hryn warned of the risk of a powerful tremor by 2027 due to the cyclicality of processes. The expert noted that many modern buildings on the peninsula will not withstand a load of 7-9 points 📉🌍

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Group of students with textbooks walking on university campus, illustrating the topic of lowering admission thresholds in Ukrainian universities due to the war

Lowering the threshold: Ukrainian rectors ask to review admission scores due to the war

Science 06/24/2026, 16:16

The Union of Rectors of Ukraine has officially asked the Minister of Education to lower the passing scores for admission. 🎓 Experts link low exam results to the war, power outages, and stress. The goal of the initiative is to preserve the country's educational potential and prevent the outflow of youth abroad. 🇺🇦

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