Optics
Seven cores: a more even flow of light in an optical fibre
Powerful pulses helped share energy between channels in a laboratory experiment.
THE COUNTRY IN DETAIL5 STORIES
Progress.
Buildings, infrastructure and change across the regions.
19 August 2026
Environment
On Putorana, 600 metal barrels are ready for removal
Cleanup work near Lake Ayan accompanied permafrost research. Removal is planned for 2027.
11 August 2026
Construction & science
Construction of the SKIF research complex is complete
A 34-building complex near Novosibirsk designed for synchrotron research.
Science
A stronger membrane for fuel cells
Researchers reinforced the material; long-duration load testing is still ahead.
Country library
Moscow Metro: an urban space beneath the city
The first line, an architectural perspective and a practical way to understand the transport network.