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Tsinghua University Launches Mechano-X Institute to Explore Mechanical Phenomena
Tsinghua University established the Mechano-X Institute (THUM) on April 26. This marks a significant initiative to serve the country's major strategic needs and to promote in-depth interdisciplinary integration.
Li Luming, Tsinghua…
ETU ‘LETI’ and CUSAT Forge Partnership for Double Degree Program Launch
On 8 April 2024, in the Indian city of Cochin, ETU "LETI" and CUSAT signed an agreement on the implementation of a double degree program. The official document was signed by Dr. Miira Vi, Head of the Administration of CUSAT, and Anastasia…
ETU ‘LETI’ Introduces Laser-Based Technology for Restoring Steel Cultural Heritage…
Many cultural heritage objects made of steel (household items, weapons, caskets) include elements with a special decorative coating – the so-called bluing. This technique was often used in the XVII-XIX centuries. It is based on heat…
Pfizer Showcases Advancements in Breakthrough Cancer Treatments at ASCO 2024 Annual Meeting
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) highlights its progress in advancing new potential standards of care in Oncology at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO®) Annual Meeting, taking place May 31 to June 4 in Chicago. More than 50…
UPMC Study Reveals Afib More Prevalent and Riskier in Younger Individuals Than Previously Believed
Atrial fibrillation (Afib), a common type of arrhythmia that is on the rise in people under the age of 65, is more dangerous in this increasingly younger population than previously thought, according to a new study published today in …
SPbPU Showcases Cutting-Edge Education Initiatives at ‘Education and Profession 2024’…
From April 17 to 20, Polytechnic University took part in the 25th International Exhibition «Education and Profession 2024», which was held in different cities of Uzbekistan. SPbPU representatives participated in exhibitions in Tashkent…
SPbPU Enhances International Collaboration with Belarusian-Russian University for Development…
The delegation of Polytechnic University visited the Belarusian-Russian University. At the invitation of the Rector of BRU M. E. Lustenkov, representatives of the SPbPU ICE, Associate Professor A. N. Chusov and Associate Professor M. V.…
Squids’ Birthdays Dictate Mating Behavior: Study Reveals Birth Timing Shapes Male Roles
The day a male spear squid hatches determines which mating tactic he will use throughout his life, according to new research. Spear squid (Heterololigo bleekeri) that hatch earlier in the season become “consorts” which fight for mating…
Illusion Unveils Mysteries: Experiments Suggest Brightness Perception Deeper in the Brain
For the first time, research shows that a certain kind of visual illusion, neon color spreading, works on mice. The study is also the first to combine the use of two investigative techniques called electrophysiology and optogenetics to…
University of Helsinki Admits Over 1,500 Applicants to International Master’s Programs
A total of 10 626 applicants applied to the 35 international master's programmes of the University of Helsinki in the application round that ended in January 2024. 1 527 new students were admitted to the programmes, which means that 14% of…