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Double strike: a pair of black holes ready to merge discovered in the Markarian 501 galaxy

Science 06/18/2026, 14:37

Astronomers have confirmed that the Markarian 501 galaxy contains not one, but a pair of supermassive black holes. Gravitational lensing and jet analysis have proven the existence of a binary system that will merge in less than 100 years, creating the most powerful gravitational waves 🌌🕳️🔭

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Rain, thunderstorms, and changeable weather: forecasters warn of weather surprises in Ukraine on June 18

Science 06/18/2026, 12:34

🌦️ On June 18 in Ukraine — changeable weather: rain, thunderstorms, and sharp temperature fluctuations. South and east — under precipitation, center and north — partly clear. Forecasters warn: the climate is becoming less and less predictable! 🌡️⛈️

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Nacreous clouds over Antarctica: a rare phenomenon witnessed by Ukrainian polar explorers

Science 06/17/2026, 22:19

Ukrainian polar explorers in Antarctica witnessed a rare natural wonder — nacreous clouds. 🌌 Expedition leader Anzhelika Hanchuk called this phenomenon magical and shared unique footage. Find out under what conditions this atmospheric phenomenon forms in the stratosphere! ❄️☁️

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10,000 UAH for high scores: how the state motivates talented youth to study in Ukraine

Science 06/17/2026, 21:52

Talented applicants will receive 10,000 UAH per month: Ukraine introduces a new scholarship for those who score 185+ points in each NMT-2026 subject and enroll in a domestic university 🎓💰

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New rules of the game in science: Ukraine's MES tightens research funding criteria

Science 06/17/2026, 11:43

Ukraine's MES has approved strict research funding rules: from 2027, grants will go only to accredited universities, and projects scoring below 50 will be rejected. Strict limits on AI use and support for scientists in border zones have been introduced. 🇺🇦🔬

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Galactic Wind: How 'James Webb' Unveiled the Mystery of the Premature Death of Galaxies

Science 06/16/2026, 20:28

The James Webb Telescope recorded how the galaxy CRISTAL-02 literally blows out the gas necessary for the birth of stars. 🌌 Powerful winds from supernova explosions may be the cause of the mysterious "death" of galaxies in the early Universe. 🔭🌪️

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The Price of War for Nature: How Shelling and Oil Spills are Destroying the Black Sea Ecosystem near Odesa

Science 06/16/2026, 20:07

Damage to the marine ecosystem of the Odesa region from the war has exceeded 23 billion UAH. Missile strikes on ports have led to large-scale vegetable oil leaks, which block oxygen exchange in the water and cause mass deaths of birds and fish. 🌊🦅

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Thunderstorms and rain instead of heat: forecasters warn of changeable weather in Ukraine on June 17

Science 06/16/2026, 15:47

Forecasters have warned: on June 17 in Ukraine, instead of heat, changeable weather with rain and thunderstorms is expected 🌧️⚡️. The influence of a cyclone will bring cool air masses, and precipitation is likely in Kyiv during the day. Umbrellas will come in handy! ☔️

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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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