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Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding fundamental boiling processes Faculty of Physics of Novosibirsk State University and the S.S. Kutateladze Institute of Thermophysics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, working as part of one of the research teams of the large-scale international project RUBI (Reference mUltiscale Boiling Investigation). For the first time, they observed the growth of an individual bubble during liquid boiling in zero-gravity conditions on the ISS, described it, and created numerical models of its growth. In doing so, the researchers made significant advances in understanding fundamental boiling processes. Two articles presenting a detailed analysis of these unique experiments have been published in leading international journals: first article, second articleThis research was supported by the Russian Science Foundation under grants No. 21-79-10357 and 19-19-00695.

This large-scale international project was implemented aboard the ISS by an international scientific team under the auspices of the European Space Agency. To study individual vapor bubbles nucleating on a superheated substrate, the Reference Multiscale Boiling Investigation (RUBI) facility was built and delivered to the ISS. Conducting this experiment on Earth was impossible because gravity on our planet masks key physical mechanisms—bubbles quickly break away and are carried away by the Archimedes force, and natural convection significantly influences temperature distribution in liquids. Thanks to zero gravity, the ISS became an ideal "laboratory," allowing the bubbles to remain on the heater and grow to sizes unusual for terrestrial conditions. It provides a particularly suitable environment for studying individual vapor bubbles nucleating on a superheated substrate and the mechanisms involved. This was the first such experiment with a single vapor bubble on an artificial vapor center under carefully controlled conditions on the ISS, where the bubble grows to large sizes without detachment and in the absence of natural convection.

The boiling process is used in many industrial applications for matter and energy conversion devices. We can also observe it in nature—for example, in geothermal geysers or during volcanic eruptions. While a vast amount of scientific research has been conducted on boiling, scientists have focused on integral boiling parameters, which are crucial for engineering problems. The growth of an individual bubble can also be considered an elementary boiling process, so for a detailed study of boiling mechanisms, it is advisable to focus specifically on individual bubbles. This has never been done before in zero gravity due to the complexity of the process itself. The difficulty lies in the fact that the physics of boiling depends on many factors, and despite numerous long-term studies, a complete understanding of all multi-scale phenomena remains. Experiments in zero gravity conditions can shed light on these phenomena. In zero gravity, bubbles can grow in size without premature detachment. Thus, boiling phenomena can be observed on larger spatial and temporal scales with better resolution. At the same time, boiling in zero-gravity conditions is itself a subject of research that is important for space missions, explained Fyodor Ronshin, a senior lecturer at the NSU Physics Department.

Conditions close to weightlessness can also be achieved on Earth using short-term zero-gravity platforms. Initially, scientists used ground-based structures such as drop towers, then parabolic flights, and sounding rockets. However, these capabilities were clearly insufficient for studying bubble formation during liquid boiling, as zero-gravity conditions were created only for a few seconds or minutes. In this case, longer periods of time were required, achievable only on the International Space Station (ISS). It is here, thanks to the stable conditions of zero-gravity, that long-term experiments can be conducted. Zero-gravity provides a particularly suitable environment for studying individual vapor bubbles nucleating on a superheated substrate and the mechanisms involved.

"The specially designed RUBI setup was delivered to the ISS six years ago. The experiment continued until 2021, when it was returned to Earth. During this time, scientists from five international research teams were able to observe its progress from Earth, monitor instrument readings, and access data online. The results were discussed and analyzed weekly. The setup was a sealed cell. The working fluid was FC-72, a dielectric fluid used to cool electronics. It was housed inside the cell. The bubble growth dynamics were visualized using a high-speed black-and-white camera on the side and a high-speed infrared camera underneath. The setup was also equipped with a fluid circulation loop that generated the flow. It was possible to set the fluid temperature, pressure, heat flux on the heater, and the time between heater activation and the laser pulse that initiates bubble formation. All of this was necessary to cover the entire range of parameters for constructing models of the observed processes," explained Fyodor Ronshin.

A short (20 millisecond) laser pulse was used to form a single vapor bubble on an artificial nucleation site. The bubble then grows under the influence of Joule heating. This process occurs inside the cell. The setup was also equipped with microthermocouples, which could be placed at various locations within the chamber to determine the temperature distribution within the liquid. It was also possible to study the effect of shear flow, which could be used to remove bubbles. Furthermore, the chamber contained an electrode that generated an electric field, which could cause the bubble to detach from the substrate (analogous to Archimedes' force on Earth).

Our research currently focuses on the results of a single-bubble growth experiment, with particular attention to the effect of liquid subcooling (the difference between the saturation temperature and the liquid temperature). This allows us to better understand the dynamics of single vapor bubble growth in zero-gravity conditions, with particular attention to the role of dissolved (non-condensable) gases. The experimental results are confirmed by numerical simulations based on the developed model. Some observed phenomena, such as the absence of bubble collapse and the subsequent resumption of bubble growth, proved difficult to explain without the assumption of the presence of non-condensable gases, despite careful degassing of the working fluid. The model was appropriately modified to test this picture of the phenomenon, which included Marangoni thermocapillary convection induced by dissolved gases in the liquid. "We found that in our case, the presence of even a small amount of dissolved gases (~1%) after thorough degassing has a positive effect on heat transfer because the superheated liquid is distributed along the bubble, moving away from the heater toward the top of the bubble, and the bubble doesn't condense, but continues to evaporate and grow faster. This allows for more efficient heat transfer," explained Fyodor Ronshin.

As a result of experiments conducted aboard the International Space Station using the RUBI facility in conjunction with advanced numerical modeling, scientists modified the numerical model to account for noncondensable gases and thermocapillary effects, which was in good agreement with experimental observations. Accounting for these factors eliminated discrepancies between subcooling conditions. The researchers also concluded that the presence of noncondensable gases within a bubble significantly affects its survival and growth dynamics, ensuring bubble survival even under conditions of relatively high subcooling that would otherwise collapse pure vapor bubbles. They noted that thermocapillary convection, driven by temperature gradients along the bubble surface caused by the presence of noncondensable gases, enhances heat and mass transfer near the interface. This phenomenon promotes intensified evaporation at the base of the bubble and reduces the intensity of condensation at its apex, facilitating its stable growth.

"Under terrestrial conditions, the influence of dissolved gases in a liquid can be suppressed by natural convection. In zero gravity, this does not occur, and their manifestation generally has a positive effect on bubble growth. We have discovered that by varying the concentration of dissolved gases in a liquid, we can influence the processes of bubble formation and growth. Using this data, we will be able to predict bubble growth in liquids with any concentration of dissolved gases, including in space," concluded Fyodor Ronshin.

Studying bubble growth in zero-gravity conditions without external forces is only part of the research, which is now complete. However, the RUBI experiment was not limited to this. Now, scientists will explore it under more complex conditions—for example, under the influence of an electric field, using the bubble removal method, and under varying electric field intensities. According to Fyodor Ronshin, the data received from the ISS will be sufficient for at least another five years of work. The results obtained will have both fundamental significance for the physics of heat and mass transfer and boiling, as well as practical applications—they will enable the development of more efficient cooling systems for spacecraft and orbital stations, where boiling is a promising method for removing high heat fluxes in zero-gravity conditions.

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The G. P. Agibalov International Conference "Computer Security and Cryptography" was successfully held from September 8 to 13 in Irkutsk at the Matrosov Institute of System Dynamics and Control Theory of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

More than 100 specialists and students from Novosibirsk, Tomsk, Krasnoyarsk, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Taganrog, Rostov-on-Don, Veliky Novgorod, Innopolis, Irkutsk, and other cities took part in the conference.

Faculty and students presented panel presentations on computer security, the mathematical foundations of computer science, and applied discrete mathematics. Participants also spent a wonderful evening by the fire on the banks of the Angara River, collaborated on a warm creative evening, and enjoyed an unforgettable excursion to Lake Baikal, including a visit to the Taltsy Museum-Reserve.

"I'd especially like to highlight the lecture by A.M. Koreneva, S.P. Panasenko, and G.V. Firsov (Moscow), 'Post-quantum symmetric cryptography based on block ciphers: existing solutions and current research directions.' It was extremely relevant and very memorable for all the listeners, especially our team from Novosibirsk, as we conduct research in this area," said Natalia Tokareva, chair of the SIBECRYPT organizing committee and associate professor at NSU.

Twelve faculty and students from NSU participated in the conference, presenting plenary and sectional papers on cryptographic protocols and cryptographic Boolean functions. The high level of work performed by the Novosibirsk group deserves special mention.

SIBECRYPT is one of the leading conferences on cryptography and computer security in Russia, held annually in various cities across Siberia. Its goal is to discuss fundamental mathematical problems of cryptography and information security in computer systems and networks, and to exchange scientific results on the development of theoretical foundations and the creation of hardware and software for computer security.

This year the conference was held in Irkutsk with the support ofInternational Mathematical Center in Akademgorodok, Tomsk State University, and the Sofia Kovalevskaya North-West Center for Mathematical Research. Organizers and partners also included the Matrosov Institute of System Dynamics and Control Theory of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Cryptography, Communications, and Informatics of the FSB Academy, the Academy of Cryptography of the Russian Federation, Lomonosov Moscow State University, and Special Technology Center LLC.

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On September 16, a strategic cooperation agreement was signed between NSU and BurService. The document solidifies the partnership in the development and support of digital technologies for the oil and gas industry and is a natural extension of the previously concluded agreement on the joint development and commercialization of a next-generation software package for interpreting seismic and geological-geophysical data used in constructing digital field models. The signing took place at the TNF-2025 Industrial and Energy Forum.

Arkaim is a joint development project combining NSU's scientific base and BurService's practical expertise. The software incorporates the intellectual property of both parties, making the product unique in its depth of development and innovativeness.

The parties entered into an agency agreement under which NSU modules and developments not included in the Arkaim project will be exclusively distributed by BurServis. The agreement is valid throughout the Russian Federation and beyond. This format of cooperation reflects a genuine collaboration between business and science and will allow for the most effective use of BurServis's experience in promoting and implementing new solutions for oil and gas companies in the region.

"Creating a science-intensive technological product requires at least two competencies: scientific—to solve the problems underlying the product—and applied—to properly plan its development and market promotion. We intend to achieve synergy between these two areas by signing an agreement with BurService, under which our partner will assume the functions of promoting and providing technical support for the software platform we are developing for interpreting seismic data and building digital models of oil and gas fields," commented Sergey Golovin, Director of the NSU Advanced Engineering School.

Commercial delivery of the product is scheduled for January 2026.

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The Association of International Students is a community whose main goal is to support international students in Novosibirsk, strengthen friendships, host events celebrating cultural diversity, provide academic support to students at Novosibirsk universities, and much more.

At the beginning of the meeting, Roman Karbushev, a specialist in the NSU Education Export Department, outlined the key objectives:

This year, we have a lot of work ahead of us, related to the development and promotion of our branch's activities. Our team is full of enthusiastic individuals with plenty of ideas for how to further develop our activities, and I hope there will be even more of them today. The main task today is to present a report on the past year, share our plans for the future, and, of course, welcome new members to our team.

Next, Evgeny Sagaydak, Head of the Education Export Department at NSU, delivered a welcoming speech:

According to last year's data, 9,500 international students from 60 countries were studying in the Novosibirsk Region—a significant number. The region has ambitious goals: to increase the number of students by 50% by 2030. The city is open to welcoming international students, and its universities are also ready to welcome students from abroad. A specially developed regional program for the development of education exports aims to not only increase the number of international students but also create a comfortable environment for them to live in the city, so that during their studies, your university becomes an alma mater you will remember fondly.

Olga Naumova, director of the Yunost art residency, also addressed the participants: "I am pleased to welcome you today, including on behalf of Vasily Viktorovich Noskov, head of the Novosibirsk Region Department of Youth Policy. I hope that your activism and interest in developing the International Students Association will benefit you, the region, and those young people in your home country to whom you will share your experiences in the Novosibirsk Region."

Avishka Alagiyavanna, president of the Novosibirsk branch, presented a report on the AIS's work, sharing with activists what the association has accomplished over the past year.

AIS, together with the leaders of the International Friendship Club, held a joint meeting with Irina Yuryevna Sukhorukova, Head of the Permit and Visa Department of the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Novosibirsk Region, where they discussed migration legislation, medical examinations for international students, and other topics. The association plans to hold another meeting with the Ministry of Internal Affairs after the migration legislation has been amended.

A mini-football tournament was held at NSTU, hosting six teams from seven universities. AIS also attended the International Youth Forum "Russia Made Us Friends 2025," which aims to bring together international student leaders from Russia, train them to work at the AIS RF branch, and introduce them to the diversity of Russian culture.

From August 27 to 29, 2025, the Russian Association of Foreign Students Media School was held in the Moscow region. This large-scale event brought together 85 students from 31 countries, representing universities across Russia. Among them were seven students from Novosibirsk, including representatives of Novosibirsk State University.

For three days, participants immersed themselves in the world of media and digital technologies. The Media School program included a media quiz, where students learned to create engaging content; design workshops and Figma sessions; development of new sections for regional AIS branches; and training sessions on teamwork, time management, and an active social media presence.

"When I learned about this forum, I immediately knew I had to participate. The topics covered at the media school align well with my desire to provide as much information as possible to international students coming to Russia to ease their adaptation. Initially, they face a number of challenges related to learning new languages, a different education system, and so on," noted Josué Pudiugo, a second-year doctoral student at the Faculty of Natural Sciences at NSU and a participant in the Media School.

According to participants, the Media School became not only an educational platform but also a place for sharing experiences, pursuing creative pursuits, and expanding their network. Here, students not only mastered current media trends but also met inspiring people, made new friends, and strengthened their international connections.

"Initially, I was offered to attend the 'Heart of AIS' forum, and to be honest, it wasn't a priority for me. But then, when I arrived and saw the atmosphere, my eyes lit up, and I came back so energized that I want to make an even greater contribution to the development of our branch this year. This was my first trip with the guys. I had a great time the entire two days, and I'm glad I met AIS participants from all over Russia and worked with them on content creation," added Laylo Abdurakhmanova, a student at SibUPK.

The Association's immediate plans include holding the traditional Indian festival of Diwali at the Novosibirsk House of Scientists and preparing an event to coincide with National Unity Day.

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At the second stage of the NSU campus facilities, which include the educational and scientific center Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies NSU's (UNC IMMT) and NSU's Research Center (R&C) are well underway with landscaping. Lawns and flowerbeds have already been landscaped, with over 1,000 perennial flowers planted. Excavation work is also underway, and the site is being prepared for paving. Overall, the landscaping work is 40% complete and is scheduled to be completed by the end of October.

Wall and partition construction on floors 1-4 has been completed at both facilities. Facade work and stained-glass installation are nearly complete. Interior finishing work continues. Installation of external heating networks has also begun at the second-stage facilities, with heating scheduled to be connected by October 15. Overall, the technical readiness of the NSU Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics (IMMT) URC is 60%, while that of the NSU Research Center is 58%.

"NSU's new campus offers new opportunities for educational and research activities. Classes began in the 1,700-student classroom building this September. It offers comfortable conditions for students to study and work on projects: the new building houses a research library and reading room, the NSU Institute of Intelligent Robotics, and departments responsible for continuing education programs. Following the completion of the other two second-stage facilities—the NSU Institute of Mathematical Machine Learning (IMMT) Educational and Research Center and the NSU Research Center—the university's scientific capabilities will significantly expand," commented NSU Rector and RAS Academician Mikhail Fedoruk.

At the direction of President Vladimir Putin, a network of modern campuses is being created in Russia. By 2030, the country is expected to have a constellation of 25 campuses. The Russian Government and the Ministry of Education and Science are leading this effort. Currently, 24 such campuses are being designed and built with the support of the national project "Youth and Children." By 2036, the number of campuses will increase to 40. Funding for the project is provided by federal and regional budgets, as well as extra-budgetary sources.

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Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies Novosibirsk State University's Institute of Medical and Technical Medicine (IMMT) announced the launch of a special research training program, "Promising Researchers in Biomedicine." This project, the institute's first initiative of its kind, aims to identify and support talented undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students seeking careers in medicine and psychology.

The program's goal is to create conditions for the further professional growth of young scientists within the university, enhance their competencies in conducting interdisciplinary research, and prepare participants for effective collaboration in modern scientific teams.

On September 15th of this year, the application process for the program closed. Approximately 30 applicants were selected—senior students studying in the General Medicine and Psychology programs, graduate students, and residents at the Institute of Medical and Technical Medicine who demonstrated high academic achievements and scientific success.

A key element of the program will be a mentoring system, pairing each participant with an experienced specialist—an NSU staff member or faculty member. Academic advisors will help young scientists develop individual career development plans, including participation in projects, publishing articles, and presenting their results at relevant conferences.

An educational component is also provided, including a series of lectures and training sessions focused on developing professional knowledge and soft skills: the ability to present research results, the basics of organizing interdisciplinary projects, knowledge of the principles of bioethics and conducting clinical trials, public speaking skills, and scientific writing.

"This initiative is important to us as a key element of our strategy for training highly qualified specialists for Russian science. Our goal is not only to cultivate a new generation of scientists, but also to provide young talent with the necessary conditions to realize their potential right here at the university," noted Yulia Samoylova, Director of the NSU Institute of Mathematical and Mathematical Technologies.

The project is being implemented as part of the Priority 2030 strategic academic leadership program and is designed to last two years. Graduates who successfully complete the talent pool program will receive advantages in future employment at NSU research departments and partner organizations.

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Student Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics Anna Arinicheva of Novosibirsk State University is developing an intelligent assistant for psychologists that takes over routine tasks and helps specialists focus on working with clients. The project won a student initiative competition and received a 1 million ruble grant from the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises (FASIE).

According to the idea's creators, the AU assistant will take notes on consultations, systematize client information, and generate reports on their progress. A key feature of the solution is an interpretable algorithm for identifying cognitive biases, which highlights speech patterns and draws conclusions.

"The goal of our project isn't to replace psychologists, but to support them. Currently, specialists have to simultaneously take notes, ask questions, and monitor the client's nonverbal responses. This significantly reduces concentration and increases the risk of burnout. An AU assistant takes over the routine, freeing the psychologist to focus on working with the client," explains Anna Arinicheva.

The development is designed for individual consultations in both online and offline formats. It can be used by beginning specialists, as well as in clinics, government agencies, and corporate corporations, where the workload of a single psychologist is particularly high. Moreover, all the assistant's findings must be verified by a specialist—the technology serves as a support tool, not a replacement for a professional.

"Our solution is especially relevant for growing professionals, aggregator platforms, and clinics where a single psychologist handles a huge daily client flow and needs to maintain documentation while providing high-quality support. The AU assistant enables psychologists to maintain their effectiveness and avoid burnout even with a large client flow," notes Anna Arinicheva.

Today, approximately 19 million people in Russia consult psychologists, while the number of specialists does not exceed 100,000. The high workload forces psychologists to either limit the number of clients or risk losing their effectiveness. Experts believe that digital tools like the AU assistant can be a valuable aid in addressing this issue.

The origins of the internal algorithm were laid by Anton Kolonin, a leading specialist at the NSU Artificial Intelligence Center, who currently oversees the development. NSU Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics graduate Evgeny Brazhnikov has joined the team and is responsible for prototyping. A working algorithm for identifying cognitive biases has already been developed, over 40 problem-solving interviews have been conducted, and letters of interest have been received from specialists at NSU, RANEPA, and the Ulyanovsk Region Association of Psychologists.

The team is currently preparing a prototype AU assistant for closed testing to identify potential flaws and refine the model before launching it. The grant funds will be used to complete the prototype and launch a marketing campaign. The minimum plan includes creating a Telegram bot that receives an audio recording of a consultation and provides a transcript, notes, and analytics on cognitive biases. Upon request, the bot will be able to generate reports on the client's progress from session to session. Promotion is planned through a subscription model, and the marketing strategy includes working with professional communities and creating a dedicated Telegram channel.

NSU students' participation in such projects demonstrates the university's key advantage: its education is closely linked to real-world research and entrepreneurial practice. According to the university, such initiatives allow students not only to gain unique experience but also to bring their developments to market.

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Open Talks at NSU is a new format of street psychological lectures. During the month, once a week in the courtyard, open lectures and discussions are held on the most vital and important topics: from procrastination and perfectionism to body language and myths from social networks. The topic of the first meeting was "The Dark Side of Social Networks". The expert was Vladimir Ivanov, a psychologist, psychoanalyst, and Jungian analyst.

Carl Gustav Jung is a Swiss psychologist, the founder of analytical psychology. He believed that the main task of analytical psychology is to interpret archetypal images that arise in patients. One of the archetypes proposed by Jung is the shadow, a rejected and suppressed part of the personality that includes negative qualities: aggression, shame, envy, and others.

Vladimir Ivanov suggested examining the dark side of social networks through the prism of Jung’s teachings.

— The shadow is what I don’t know about myself. Accordingly, the opposition to the shadow is what I know about myself. And this is what Jung called the persona. “Persona” is translated from ancient Greek as a mask. And Jung believed that each of us has many masks. By a mask we do not mean hypocrisy, not that we are hiding behind something. We need a mask to adapt to the world. For example, I am wearing a lecturer’s mask now. When I come home, I will take this mask off and put it aside. A lecturer is my social role here and now. I don’t need it in other places. If I come to the office, I am wearing a psychotherapist’s mask. Accordingly, I use my professional skills, knowledge, experience, abilities, and so on. Let’s look at social networks through the prism of the persona and the shadow, — Vladimir Ivanov began his speech.

The personal task of the social network is to present yourself, your mask as a person and try to show yourself in social networks. Vladimir noted the following features of behavior in social networks and spoke about their consequences.

Anonymity

In social networks, we can remain anonymous and behave in communication differently than in real life. On the one hand, anonymity is freedom. On the other hand, it reduces the level of responsibility, so aggression can arise, which develops into trolling, cyberbullying, and so on.

Envy In social networks, we encounter envy when we see our desires in the news feed that we cannot fulfill. For example, buying a desired thing or a cherished trip. There are two types of envy: black – when jealousy and destructive thoughts are born in us. White envy – transforms jealousy into action, we begin to think constructively, and motivation to achieve what we want appears.

Likes and the thirst for recognition Likes and comments boost our inner confidence and self-image. It is a kind of social acceptance. When we receive likes, we feel that society approves of us. A certain number of comments and hearts under a photo make us feel different. A question to think about: are you posting a photo for someone else or for yourself?

Hate and Projection Hate is an expression of hatred and discontent towards someone, and projection is a psychological mechanism in which a person attributes their own negative thoughts and feelings to other people, often in response to someone else's post. What irritates us in others, we do not accept in ourselves. Sometimes, in order to learn something about yourself, you need to do something you would never agree to, because if you forbid yourself to do this, you will lose the opportunity to learn something new about yourself.

Gold in the ShadowsIt's not just bad qualities that can hide in the shadows. Talents and abilities that we notice in other people, we may suppress in ourselves or not even realize that we have them.

– Look, the father is against his son doing ballet, he makes him do boxing. But the boy doesn't want to. And if you gradually raise a boy like that, his desire, his craving for ballet will gradually sink into the shadows, it will become shadowy. But it's not a bad quality to do dance, right? It's wonderful. Why, why not? But this desire will be suppressed and will remain in the shadows. What if the son turns out to be a wonderful ballet master? This is an example of the fact that not only bad things can be in the shadows, – said Vladimir Ivanov.

Memes Laughter is mostly considered a hysterical reaction to unexpected events, and memes can be a defense mechanism for our psyche. We use them because they allow us to escape from our own experiences, we see in them an opportunity to express what we cannot say in words. Memes are universal: looking at them, we understand that the image and meaning are understandable to many people, thanks to which we feel an emotional connection with others and stop feeling lonely.

Cancel CultureCancel culture is also considered the dark side of social media. People unite to “cancel” a person for their actions, which, in their opinion, violate social norms and values. As a result, the object of condemnation loses their reputation, career and much more. Currently, the tool of cancel culture is social media, it is through them that we learn about what is happening, and sometimes become part of the condemning collective.

— If you want to get to know your shadow sides: take a piece of paper and honestly write down what irritates you in the behavior of other people. Gradually, a list of qualities or characteristics appears that you can get to know a little better and try to learn more about yourself. This practice will help us accept our shadow sides and help in the development of our personality.

Another practice: start a journal of questions, write in it before going to bed what irritated you during the day. In general, irritation is a good indicator that you have most likely stepped into the shadows. This means that there is a response to this behavior inside you. And it is very good to record this, pay attention to it and notice it, – Vladimir concluded.

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The register of winners of the competition for the Novosibirsk City Hall Prize in Science and Innovation in 2025 has been published. The list includes young researchers from leading universities and research institutes in the region.

Among them are representatives of Novosibirsk State University:

Alexander Novikov, 3rd year postgraduate student Faculty of Economics, NSU in the specialty "Regional and sectoral economics";

Ilya Gertsel, 1st year postgraduate student Faculty of Physics, junior researcher at the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, engineer at the Center for New Functional Materials at NSU and laboratory assistant at the SKIF Collective Use Center.

Alexander Novikov's work "Development of tools for analysis and forecasting of the carbon balance of the Novosibirsk region" is related to climate policy and sustainable development of the region.

— My scientific supervisor Anna Vladimirovna Komarova recommended me to participate in the competition. We discussed it and decided that there was a chance of passing the selection, since the research is focused specifically on the Novosibirsk region, — said Alexander.

The study began with an assessment of the carbon balance of the Novosibirsk region for the NSU Climate Center. The team led by Irina Viktorovna Filimonova analyzed greenhouse gas emissions and absorption across all sectors, which became the basis for the work of the regional government.

Next, within the framework of the RSF grant, the team studied the directions of emission reduction and proposed recommendations for energy, industry and agriculture. One of the key results was the development of a model for long-term forecasting of greenhouse gas emissions taking into account economic development scenarios.

“The joy of recognition of the results, gratitude to the supervisor and colleagues, as well as regional programs to support young scientists – that’s what I felt when I learned about the victory,” Alexander shared.

Ilya Gertsel's research paper "Development of Wear-Resistant Coating Technologies for the Oil and Gas and Energy Industries" is devoted to new methods of restoring and creating parts using laser additive manufacturing.

— For a scientific career, participation in competitions and awards is an important step. For me, the City Hall award became a starting point for future larger grants, — Ilya noted.

The young researcher is developing technologies that allow the creation and restoration of equipment elements in the oil and gas and energy industries. These are parts that must withstand aggressive environments, high loads and thousands of hours of operation. The key technology is the direct laser deposition method (Direct Metal Deposition). It allows the formation of products from metals and alloys, similar to 3D printing, but at a more complex level. Research includes the selection of material composition, laser exposure modes, analysis of the microstructure and operational properties of products.

— The work resulted in scientific publications in leading peer-reviewed journals “The Journal of The Minerals, Metals

Both laureates associate their future plans with scientific activity. Alexander Novikov is working on his PhD thesis on modeling international energy trade and is participating in a large grant from the Russian Science Foundation. Ilya Gertsel continues to develop the field of laser additive manufacturing and strives to receive his own scientific grant and lead a research group.

The victory of NSU students in the prestigious city competition confirms the high level of training of young researchers and their significant contribution to solving urgent scientific and practical problems of the region. Congratulations to the guys!

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Egor Pobezhimov, 2nd year master's student Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics of NSU, is implementing a project to create a test stand for a propeller-motor group with a thrust of up to 2 kg for unmanned aerial vehicles. The project became one of the winners of the federal competition "Student Startup", within the framework of which budding entrepreneurs are allocated 1 million rubles for a period of one year.

— The idea of the project arose from university research and engineering practice: a tool for objective analysis of the propeller-motor group was needed, which was lacking on the market. Currently, when designing and testing drones, there is an acute shortage of available full-featured stands. Existing solutions are either too expensive or do not take into account the vibroacoustic characteristics that are critically important for increasing efficiency and improving the operation of UAVs, — says Egor Pobezhimov.

So, now typical tests of VMG in design bureaus or laboratories are carried out manually: when working on a new prototype, the selection of propellers, modes, recording of parameters and data processing take from 2-3 weeks to 1-2 months. If we talk about the testing process itself, then one test takes on average one to two days. And to conduct full-fledged tests, it is necessary to conduct more than a dozen such tests.

— The stand and the availability of standardized test scenarios will reduce this time to two hours and obtain a larger set of data from which more information can be extracted. This directly reduces the cost: less time for specialists, less expenses on full-scale flights and replacement of failed components, — Yegor explains.

The solutions existing on the market have a number of limitations: they measure only basic parameters (thrust and current) and involve manual testing scenarios. The stand created at NSU comprehensively measures not only basic parameters (thrust, speed, electrical characteristics), but also vibrations and acoustic noise, provides a synchronous analysis of the power plant operation, which allows identifying anomalies and optimizing characteristics.

— Unlike existing solutions, our stand combines mechanics, electronics and software into a single system. Our product includes automated standard tests and built-in analysis and visualization. In addition, we will have a modular design with the ability to scale. And an important point: we offer not only equipment, but also testing services, which our competitors do not have, — adds Egor.

The project started in 2024. At present, the components and implementation algorithm have been defined; the concept of software and hardware parts has been developed, i.e. the architecture and methods of receiving and exchanging information between the source sensors, control software and the user. In addition, the necessary laboratory base has been created at NSU, where further work on the project will be carried out. A team has been formed, and agreements have been reached with design bureaus on testing.

The grant funds will be used for design, purchasing components, assembling and debugging the system, calibrating sensors and developing software, as well as paying for the team's work, registering patents, marketing and launching it to market.

It is expected that in a year a fully operational stand will be ready, which is a compact cubic frame with vibration isolation and protection against screw destruction, and also includes sensors for measuring various parameters and a controller. As for the software, a desktop application will be created, including an interface for collecting, storing and analyzing data, test scenarios. The development language is Python and C, and in the future it is also possible to integrate machine learning methods for predictive diagnostics.

The solution will find application in design bureaus engaged in the development of UAVs, for the selection of propeller-motor groups and the detection of defects; in production for quality and reliability control; in the "smart city" for reducing noise and improving the operation of delivery drones, etc.

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