In Russia, due to the spread of the Delta coronavirus strain, a new surge of the incidence of Covid-19 began. Almost every day, the Federal Operational Headquarters reports on new maximums of daily incidence and mortality. However, the vaccination rate remains low.

Could World Science be able to make sure the effectiveness of the Sputnik V vaccine? Alexander Panchin explains Photo: Era As we all know, there are many problems in Russia, including science. And all the more important when some achievement of Russian scientists receive international recognition.

Biologist Alexander Panchin continues the discussion about the origin of the virus, begun by Julia Latynina Scientists explore the cave of bats in Vietnam, trying to understand the nature of the Covid-19. Photo: Lauren Decicca / Getty From the author Some time ago, an article by Julia Latynina , a “escape from Ugun” about the laboratory origin of the coronavirus, appeared in Novaya Gazeta. In my blog, I wrote a detailed analysis of the errors that Julia made in the publication.

Why did the Swedish Academy recognize “DNA scissors” so quickly? Explains the biologist Alexander Panchin DNA molecule layout. Photo: RIA Novosti Expert card Alexander Panchin - Russian molecular biologist, candidate of sciences, senior researcher at the Harkevich Information Institute of Information Problems, science popularizer.

Alexander Panchin Alexander Panchin Photo: Natasha Chetverikova/Polit.ru On the website of the Commission for the Combation of False Association and Falsification of Scientific Research under the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the historical memorandum No. 1 was published, which was first given a scientific substantiation of why one of the directions of “biology and medicine” widely advertised in Russia can be considered pseudoscience.

Graduates of Russian schools for the first time passed the oral unified state exam in foreign languages. It turns out that we fell "under the distribution", we were a kind of experimental rabbits of the new examination system. I dashed the trial work in English, when my classmates talked with the computer in the microphone, so they approached about how this was happening.

The authors of the film "Interstellar" imagined what would happen to humanity if they refused to develop the genetic diversity of crops Genetic engineering, replacing animals with insects, 3D printing and other ways to ensure global food security According to the UN, of the 7.3 billion people on the planet, about 805 million suffer from chronic malnutrition. From a lack of vitamin A alone, 250,000–500,000 children a year in the world go blind.

Can printed food taste better than regular food? According to the UN, of the 7.3 billion people on the planet, about 805 million suffer from chronic malnutrition. From a lack of vitamin A alone, 250,000–500,000 children a year in the world go blind.

On the possibility of "propaganda of homosexuality" - an expert opinion that was not ordered On the possibility of "propaganda of homosexuality" - an expert opinion that was not ordered Laws prohibiting "propaganda of homosexuality" have already been introduced in a number of Russian cities. Similar laws are planned to be introduced in Moscow. Not so long ago, the author of the St. Petersburg legislative act, the red-haired deputy of the Legislative Assembly V.

In the experiments of Tserna, a particle was found, corresponding in its parameters to the previously predicted boson of Higgs. The next step will be the definition of the nature of the particle and its significance for our understanding of the universe In the experiments of Tserna, a particle was found, corresponding in its parameters to the previously predicted boson of Higgs.

Many "experts" say: "the male Y-chromosome - and with it the entire male gender - are in danger of extinction" ... Epigraph- Tell me, professor! You said that in 5 million years the Sun will reach such a size that it will swallow the Earth. This is true? - No. This will happen only after 5 billion years. - A! Well, thank God! Today in the press... Epigraph- Tell me, professor! You said that in 5 million years the Sun will reach such a size that it will swallow the Earth. This is true?

The latest achievements of genetic therapy cause shock Photo: "New Gazeta" Modern studies suggest that genetic therapy has huge potential: manipulations with genes have already allowed to extend the life of a number of living organisms several times. Of course, “longevity pills” that can be “eaten and drink ... Modern studies suggest that genetic therapy has huge potential: manipulations with genes have already allowed to extend the life of a number of living organisms several times.

Scientists have solved a problem that philosophers could not solve: the reason for our actions is an unconscious choice. People consider themselves free only for the reason that they are aware of their actions, but do not know the reasons that caused them. Spinoza The existence of free will has been one of the most important unresolved problems of philosophy since antiquity. Do we accept...

Portrait of a conditionally immortal person: a small, hungry castrated mutant dwarf who spends the night in an oncologist's office and is afraid to show himself in the sun The winners of the Nobel Prize in Medicine were announced on Monday. Elizabeth Blackburn, Carol Greider and Jack Szostak received the award for the discovery of telomeres and telomerase. Telomeres are special structures at the ends of chromosomes that protect the chromosomes...

Every time they get down to business On July 22, the most spectacular solar eclipse in the last 500 years took place and lasted more than six minutes. The eclipse, which could be observed in India and China, attracted the attention of many tourists. The event was not without... On July 22, the most spectacular solar eclipse in the last 500 years took place and lasted more than six minutes. The eclipse, which could be observed in India and China, attracted the attention of many tourists.