Research fellow from Pulkovo observatory Vadim Bobylev found out that an orange dwarf star Gliese 710 would come very close to our Sun during next 1.5 million years.

One of Russian TV-channels announced the launch of new project – “Academia”, which will consist of public lectures of eminent Russian scientists.

Russian scientists from the Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine developed a molecular biosensor for detecting cancer on its early stages, as well as genetic anomalies of fetus during pregnancy.

Russian government extended the ban on human cloning. Moratorium on human cloning expired in July 2007, but now is introduced again.

Russian engineers currently work on a multipurpose destroyer of a new generation, which will be built using “stealth” technology.

Russian scientists developed an innovative technique for anticorrosion protection of metal goods.

During preparation for building the “Nord Stream” gas pipeline and exploring bottom of the Baltic sea, engineers discovered at least twelve ancient sunken ships.

Russian engineers finished air tightness tests and autonomous electric tests of the new Russian space module “Rassvet” (“Dawn”), which took place in Florida, United States.

Russian scientists shed light on how bacteria made soil from volcanic rocks on the dawn of our history.

International think-tank has discovered a new underwater source of methane, located on the Arctic sea shelf of Eastern Siberia.