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THE WORLD ON THE BRINK OF NEW PANDEMICS: The Mutation of Viruses Exchanged Between Animals and Humans
Humans and animals have been exchanging viruses for millennia, with these viruses mutating within their bodies and unleashing devastating epidemics on the world. This process cannot be stopped, but it can be studied, and significant efforts are being made to control it. This is precisely what scientists are currently trying to do, offering hope for the future.
IVAN AIVAZOVSKY: An Armenian Galician with a Ukrainian Soul
The Lord of the Sea and Steppe. The author of six thousand paintings. The greatest benefactor of the city of Feodosia. He gained worldwide fame at the age of twenty-seven, became a professor at thirty, and painted one of his most famous works, «Among the Waves», at eighty-one. When asked, «Which painting do you consider the best?» he consistently answered, «The one on the easel»
THE EMERGENCE OF FILM DISTRIBUTION IN KYIV AT THE END OF THE 19TH — BEGINNING OF THE 20TH CENTURY (PART II)
From the first film screenings organized by Mykola Solovtsov in 1896 to the establishment of the first distribution office by Serhiy Frenkel, film distribution in Kyiv has come a long way. The captivating films of the Lumières, the first illusion shows, and incredible novelties always attracted the residents of Kyiv
ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF THEATER (Part I)
Philosopher Serhii Forkosh delves into the profound aspects of acting and the process of creating a stage character. The author explores how an actor’s encounter with the character they are to portray becomes a powerful catalyst for transformation and self-discovery, inspiring them to delve deeper into their roles
NEXT-GEN MEAT: Why Humanity Will Have to Reinvent It
Never in its history has humanity consumed as much meat as it does now! The increasing consumption of this product is destroying the planetary ecosystem. Nevertheless, humanity is reluctant to give up meat. Why?
REVELATIONS IN SCIENCE: When Heroism Causes Harm
In 1892, the German physician Max von Pettenkofer convinced that cholera was caused by miasmas emitted by filth and household waste rather than microbes, decided to prove his point radically — he drank a culture of cholera vibrio in front of his colleagues, fully confident that he would not fall ill and thereby disprove Koch’s theory…
THE EMERGENCE OF FILM DISTRIBUTION IN KYIV AT THE END OF THE 19TH — BEGINNING OF THE 20TH CENTURY (PART I)
From the first film screenings organized by Mykola Solovtsov in 1896 to the establishment of the first distribution office by Serhiy Frenkel, film distribution in Kyiv has come a long way. The captivating films of the Lumières, the first illusion shows, and incredible novelties always attracted the residents of Kyiv
HUNTING FOR ANOMALIES: How Conspiracy Theories and UFOs Affect Us
Do you believe in aliens, ghosts, Bigfoot, and that governments are hiding the truth from you? Does the name Charles Fort ring a bell? In this article, we will explore when and why humanity developed a mysterious passion for «hunting for anomalies»
THE VOICE INSIDE YOU: why you need it and what it means if you can’t hear it
The inner voice helps us create our lives and find a special place in this world. However, through inner speech, our brain can excessively immerse us in a problem and fixate on specific elements of reality, causing something like analytical paralysis
BEING A PCHILKA
Olha Drahomanova-Kosach (Olena Pchilka) is a prominent figure in Ukrainian culture. She was not only the mother of Lesya Ukrainka but also possessed exceptional abilities and numerous talents as a writer, folklorist, publisher, and ethnographer. This extraordinary woman left an indelible mark on national art
COSMIC «MATRYOSHKA»: A Journey Through the Multiverse
Imagine a cosmic «matryoshka», where wormholes, like tunnels, connect universes. Cosmologist Nikodem Poplawski suggests that our Universe could have been born from a black hole in a vast neighboring Universe. This hypothesis excites minds and offers an entirely new perspective on the structure of the cosmos…
SPORT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Olympic Games
The Summer Olympics 2024 are unique! For the first time in sports history, artificial intelligence is having such a profound impact on a major sporting event. This influence spans multiple levels, from training athletes to broadcasting competitions