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Summer with surprises: warm weather in Ukraine, but thunderstorms will persist almost all week

Science 06/06/2026, 02:08

Comfortable summer weather without scorching heat has settled in Ukraine, but thunderstorms will persist for residents almost all week. 🌦️ Meteorologists warn of local rain and thunderstorms, which will start in the west and gradually shift to the central and southern regions. 🌧️

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End of an era: NASA's MAVEN probe, which studied Mars for 11 years, has lost contact permanently

Science 06/06/2026, 00:43

NASA's MAVEN spacecraft, which studied Mars for 11 years, has permanently lost contact. The probe began to rotate uncontrollably, failed to deploy its solar panels, and ran out of power. 🚀🔴 MAVEN proved that the solar wind "blew away" Mars' atmosphere, turning it into a desert. Now, its role as a relay will be taken over by other satellites.

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Summer in Ukraine: Weather Forecast for June 6–7 — Warmth, Rain, and Surprises in Kyiv

Science 06/05/2026, 23:58

🌞 Summer in Ukraine: June 6–7 — warmth up to +27°C, but rain in some areas! 🌦️ In Kyiv, Sunday will be cooler — down to +19°C. Synoptic Didenko: “There’s never too much summer” — prepare for changeable weather! 🇺🇦

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Weather in Ukraine on June 5: Warm Friday with Thunderstorms and Fog

Science 06/04/2026, 17:16

🌤️ Friday in Ukraine will be warm, but with surprises: fog in the morning, rain, and thunderstorms during the day! 🌧️ Meteorologists warn — take an umbrella and follow the forecast. #weather #ukraine #june5

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Supersonic rotors and nuclear engine: how NASA is preparing a revolution in Mars exploration

Science 06/04/2026, 16:18

NASA is preparing to launch the Skyfall mission in 2028, which will change the rules of the game on Mars. 🚀 Drones with a nuclear engine and supersonic rotors will land independently, detaching from the ship in mid-air. This is the first step towards autonomous colonies on the Moon and Mars. 🌑🔋

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Eternal energy source: British scientists create a diamond battery from nuclear waste

Science 06/03/2026, 23:57

British scientists have turned nuclear waste into an eternal energy source. The created diamond battery runs on the carbon-14 isotope and can function for 5,730 years without recharging. Despite using radioactive materials, the device is absolutely safe for humans. ⚡💎🚀

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Weather in Ukraine on June 4: Comfortable +25°C, but with thunderstorms and rain

Science 06/03/2026, 18:22

On June 4 in Ukraine, it will be warm (+20...+25°C), but with rain and thunderstorms 🌦️. In the south up to +27°C, cooler at night. In Kyiv, from June 5, it will get even warmer! 🌤️

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Cosmic 'Rosetta Stone': Astronomers Unveil the Nature of Mysterious Radio Signals

Science 06/03/2026, 17:34

Astronomers have found a 'Rosetta Stone' among mysterious radio signals 🌌. The new object has combined all known signs of long-period transients and revealed their nature: they are not single stars, but binary systems with a white dwarf devouring its companion 🌟🔭

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The Secret of Eternity: How the Great Pyramid of Giza Survives Earthquakes

Science 06/03/2026, 16:07

Scientists have revealed the secret of why the Great Pyramid of Khufu hasn't collapsed in 4,500 years: it vibrates at a different frequency than the ground beneath it! 🏜️📉 The study confirmed that the architecture and internal voids of the structure dampen seismic waves. 🌍🔬

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Weather in May 2026: How anomalies affected harvest and crop development in Ukraine

Science 06/03/2026, 13:48

May 2026 in Ukraine passed with sharp weather contrasts: from downpours and hail to anomalous heat in the south. UkrGMTC experts warned of risks to the harvest due to uneven moisture distribution and plant diseases. 🌧️🌾

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Scientific Capital of the West: Lviv Universities Top the 2025 Ranking

Science 06/03/2026, 12:49

Lviv universities have once again proven their superiority: three of the city's institutions topped the ranking of the best universities in western Ukraine for 2025. Experts evaluated scientific achievements and applicant scores. 🎓🇺🇦

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Super El Niño: UN warns of global threat of record heat and floods

Science 06/03/2026, 12:11

The UN has warned of a global threat: there is a 90% probability that a powerful El Niño phenomenon will occur by November. 🌍🔥 This will lead to record temperatures, droughts in Asia, and floods in Africa, creating a serious shortage of food and energy.

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The Mystery of Survival on the Roof of the World: How Tibetans Defy Physics and Bear Healthy Children in Hypoxic Conditions

Science 06/02/2026, 16:29

Tibetans have learned to defy physics: scientists have revealed the secret of their survival at 3,500 meters. It turns out the key to bearing healthy children in hypoxic conditions is not thickening the blood, but a unique adaptation of hemoglobin. 🏔️🧬

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Ecological disaster on the Sea of Azov: how war destroys unique nature and changes ecosystems forever

Science 06/02/2026, 16:22

Scientists warn: war and occupation of the Sea of Azov have led to irreversible changes in the ecosystem. Rare bird species are disappearing, and pollution from oil products and sewage is poisoning food chains. 🔴🌊

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Black Sea in Flames: Spring 2026 Marks Mass Dolphin Die-Off

Science 06/01/2026, 17:31

Spring 2026 has become a time of mass dolphin die-off in the Black Sea. Ecologists are recording an unprecedented number of casualties along the coasts of Odesa and Crimea. The cause is cited as a combination of military hostilities and an ecological catastrophe. 🐬💔🌊

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Sharks are older than trees: what Earth looked like 450 million years ago

Science 06/01/2026, 13:55

Sharks swam in the oceans long before the first trees appeared on Earth. 🦈🌲 Paleontologists have confirmed: these predators are 450 million years old, while the oldest forests emerged only 65 million years later. 🌍

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Neanderthal Legacy: Ancient Genes May Weaken Defense Against Modern Viruses

Science 06/01/2026, 12:45

Neanderthal genes, making up to 4% of modern human DNA, may weaken immunity against chronic viruses. Research shows: ancient genes help against some infections but lose the fight against herpesviruses. 🧬🦠

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Summer Premiere in Ukraine: Forecaster Promises +24°C but Warns of Local Chills and Rain in Kyiv

Science 06/01/2026, 12:25

Summer in Ukraine has officially arrived: forecaster Natalka Didenko promises +24°C and southern winds. ☀️ However, in Kyiv and some regions, night chills down to +7°C and rain are possible in the coming days. 🌧️

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