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Quantum Revolution in Orbit: NASA Upgrades Cold Atom Lab on the ISS

Science 06/30/2026, 18:37

NASA has launched an upgraded quantum laboratory, Cold Atom Lab, on the ISS 🚀. In microgravity conditions, scientists will be able to create and study the "fifth state of matter" — the Bose-Einstein condensate — for much longer than is possible on Earth 🌌. This update paves the way for the "Quantum Revolution 2.0" and ultra-precise measurements in space ⚛️.

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Why your thermometer shows +45°C while the forecast is +30°C: The physics of inflated readings

Science 06/30/2026, 10:06

Why does your home thermometer show +45°C while the forecast is only +30°C? 🌡️ We explore the reasons for these discrepancies and learn how meteorologists protect their instruments from the sun. 🏠☀️

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Heatwave in Ukraine: +38 degrees and new temperature records against the backdrop of a European anticyclone

Science 06/30/2026, 09:45

On June 30, Ukraine is expected to see a peak in heat: up to +38°C in some places! 🔥 Extreme heat from Europe has already brought the country 22 temperature records in four days. Cooling is forecast only by the beginning of July. 🌡️🌤️

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Explosion in the nest: the fifth chick of storks Odarka and Hrytsik died in Pyriatin

Science 06/29/2026, 21:19

The fifth egg in the nest of storks Odarka and Hrytsik exploded due to the heat. The chick never hatched, although the parents incubated it for over a month. 🥚🔥 #storks #nature #pyriatin

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Ukraine on Fire: 22 New Temperature Records in Four Days and the Threat of +38°C

Science 06/29/2026, 14:33

Ukraine is experiencing historic heat: 22 temperature records set in 4 days! 🌡️🔥 Thermometers have crossed +36°C, and meteorologists warn of a peak of +38°C on the Right Bank. Find out where this air came from and why it is dangerous. 🇺🇦☀️

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July in Ukraine: Climate Norm and 2026 Forecast from Ukrhydrometcenter

Science 06/29/2026, 12:31

Ukrhydrometcenter specialists have announced the forecast for July 2026: temperatures will be 2–3°C above the norm, and precipitation is expected to be 25–40% lower. July traditionally remains the warmest, yet most unstable month in Ukraine. ☀️🌧️

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Heatwave in Ukraine: +37°C today, but rain and cooling are promised by the weekend

Science 06/29/2026, 11:40

🌡️ Today is the peak of the heatwave in Ukraine: up to +37°C in the West and +34°C in Kyiv. But by the weekend, rain and noticeable cooling are forecast. On Saturday in the capital, it could be as low as +17°C! ☔️

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The Mystery of Rising Star Cave: Why Did Homo naledi Bury Only Women?

Science 06/29/2026, 11:01

🧬 Scientists shocked: only female Homo naledi skeletons found in Rising Star Cave! Dental protein analysis confirmed that even infants were female. This proves the existence of complex burial rituals among ancient hominins. 🔍👩‍🔬

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Ukrainian medicine in the global top: six universities make it into the Scopus 2026 ranking

Science 06/29/2026, 10:57

Ukrainian medicine proves its quality at an international level: six medical universities of the country have entered the top 20 of the Scopus 2026 ranking. 🇺🇦🔬 Experts note that high citation rates confirm the significance of Ukrainian clinical research for the global community. 📈

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A City Without Roads: Ancient Maya Megalopolis Hidden for a Thousand Years Discovered in Mexican Jungles

Science 06/29/2026, 02:58

An ancient Maya city, Minanbe, hidden from view for over 1,000 years, has been discovered in the Mexican jungles 🌿. Using LiDAR scanning, scientists found a pyramid and stelae dated to 849 AD, but traces of destruction on the monuments hint at a tragic end for the civilization 🏛️🗿.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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