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Hot August: Meteorologists Warn of a 'Heat Dome' Over Ukraine and Lack of Saving Rains

Science 07/31/2026, 16:17

Severe heat is approaching Ukraine: meteorologists warn of a 'heat dome' and lack of rain. In Kyiv and the south of the country, temperatures may exceed +35°C. 🌡️🔥

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Colorado Potato Beetle in Retreat: Why the Population of Ukraine's Main Potato Enemy Has Sharply Declined

Science 07/31/2026, 11:51

🌱 Colorado potato beetle in retreat! The population of Ukraine's main potato pest has sharply declined. Experts cite three reasons: weather, GMOs, and biological control. But it's temporary—the beetle will return! 🐞🚜

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The Secret Alloy of Hiroshima: Scientists Discover a New Material Born in Nuclear Fire 80 Years Ago

Science 07/31/2026, 08:20

Scientists have discovered a new alloy formed during the atomic explosion in Hiroshima 80 years ago. Microscopic particles, named "hiroshimaites," contain a unique structure of iron, nickel, and silicon, changing the understanding of nuclear explosion physics. 🔬💥

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Heat up to +34°C: How an anticyclone determines the weather in Ukraine on the last day of July

Science 07/31/2026, 07:04

🌞 On July 31, real heat up to +34°C is expected in Ukraine. An anticyclone will bring sunny weather without a single drop of rain. Synopticians have also refuted rumors about night frosts in August ❄️🚫

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Celestial Paradox: Comet 41P Reverses Direction for the First Time in History

Science 07/30/2026, 19:20

Astronomers have recorded a unique phenomenon: comet 41P has reversed direction for the first time in history! 🌠 Research using Hubble telescope data revealed that the cause was uneven gas emissions, which could tear the celestial body apart. 🚀

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Planet Mars Threatens NASA Missions: Modern Suits Are Too Heavy for the Red Planet

Science 07/30/2026, 14:24

NASA has encountered a serious problem: modern spacesuits are too heavy for Mars. Due to gravity and muscle mass loss, astronauts will not be able to move in current suits. Engineers will have to return to Apollo-era technologies and sacrifice some safety for weight. 🚀🔴

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Flight into a Black Hole: How a Laser Probe Will Embark on a 100-Year Journey

Science 07/30/2026, 08:17

Scientists propose sending a probe to a black hole using a laser sail 🚀🌌. The flight will take 100 years but will open a new era in astrophysics. Conference on the project — in 2027! 🔭⏳

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Biological Memory of the Future: Harvard Creates an Eco-Friendly Method for Recording Data in DNA

Science 07/29/2026, 19:22

Harvard scientists have created a new method for recording data in DNA, which replaces toxic chemistry with safe enzymatic synthesis. The experiment proved the possibility of reliably storing digital information in molecules using a new microchip. 🧬💾🌍

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Rescue at Risk: Failure on LINK Satellite Threatens Swift Observatory Rescue Mission

Science 07/29/2026, 13:26

The space tug LINK, intended to save the Swift observatory, has gone out of control due to reaction wheel failure. 🛰️ NASA is fighting to stabilize the spacecraft as solar activity has accelerated the telescope's descent. 🌞

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New Hope for SETI: Scientists Discover Hidden Millions of Stars in Unexplored Radio Frequencies

Science 07/29/2026, 08:16

SETI scientists have discovered that millions of stars have already been checked for signals of extraterrestrial intelligence, but at the "wrong" frequencies. A new study by Louise Mason opens access to unexplored ranges and re-evaluates the scale of our search. 🌌📡🔭

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Sharp price surge: Bogomolets National Medical University approves tuition fees for 2026

Science 07/29/2026, 08:13

Bogomolets National Medical University has approved prices for 2026: tuition for popular majors has increased by 50–62%. Dentistry and pediatrics led the price hikes, while the most affordable programs saw an increase of nearly 60%. 🏥💸

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AlphaFold Makes Gene Therapy Safer: AI Reduces Error Risk from 28% to 5%

Science 07/28/2026, 19:19

AI AlphaFold helped make gene therapy safer: scientists reduced the risk of errors in DNA editing from 28% to 5%. 🧬🤖 This is a breakthrough for personalized medicine.

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Organ printing and neural networks: new JIBEs material changes the rules of the game in biotechnology

Science 07/28/2026, 18:19

Scientists have created the JIBEs material, which mimics living tissues and allows for the printing of organs and neural networks. The technology is simple to produce and is already being used for lithium mining and water purification. 🧬🖨️🤖

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Weather in Ukraine on July 29: Storms in the West, Heat Ahead, and a Forecaster's Advice

Science 07/28/2026, 11:12

🌦️ July 29 in Ukraine — contrasting weather: storms in the west, heat ahead. Forecaster Natalka Didenko warned of the coming heat in August and gave preparation tips. 🌡️💧 #weather #ukraine #heat

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Heat up to +42 and August frosts: how climate statistics turned into a fake forecast

Science 07/27/2026, 15:17

Panic broke out on social media due to fakes about +42°C heat and frosts in August. 🌡️❄️ Meteorologists explained: this is not a forecast, but long-term statistics of records. The real weather will be warm, but within the norm. 🌤️

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August 2026 in Ukraine: Forecasters predict above-average heat and rainfall deficit in the West

Science 07/27/2026, 14:11

August 2026 in Ukraine will be hotter than usual: temperatures will exceed the norm at +21...+25°C. At the same time, forecasters predict a precipitation deficit in the west of the country — only 50-70% of the norm. ☀️🌧️

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Neanderthals did not disappear without a trace: Chris Stringer reveals the truth about the extinction of other human species

Science 07/27/2026, 11:04

British scientist Chris Stringer refutes the myth that Homo sapiens simply wiped out other humans. It turns out that climate played a key role, and Neanderthal genes still live on in us! 🧬🦴

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Shock price: tuition at Karazin University has risen by almost 40%, and medicine has lost the lead to trade

Science 07/27/2026, 11:01

Tuition fees at Karazin University for 2026 have been announced: they have risen by almost 40%. 📉 The most expensive specialty is not medicine, but Trade and Entrepreneurship — 75,000 UAH per year. Medicine costs 67,200 UAH, while IT fields cost 53,150 UAH. 🎓💸

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