Science
The Tesla Cybercab, with no steering wheel or pedals, is set to launch
Tesla is on the verge of launching its autonomous transport service. A batch of 14 Tesla Cybercab vehicles has been spotted at the Giga Texas factory in Austin. The key feature of these models is the complete absence of a steering wheel and pedals
The era of interceptor drones: Ukraine is radically overhauling its air defence system
Ukraine has embarked on a major overhaul of its air defence system. Expensive missiles are being replaced by interceptor drones, private initiatives and artificial intelligence, enabling the country to effectively repel large-scale attacks by the Russian Federation
There are plans to cut NASA’s budget in the US by 23%, and science funding by almost half
The White House’s new budget request for the 2027 financial year proposes a 23% cut in NASA’s overall funding and a reduction of nearly 47% in the agency’s scientific programmes. Space experts have already described this initiative as a serious threat to American science.
Students at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv have written to the Ministry of Education and Science demanding that Rector Bugrov be suspended pending an investigation
A conference of students at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv endorsed a petition to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine calling for the temporary suspension of Rector Volodymyr Bugrov.
A heart beating once more: the story of six-year-old Mykolka and the great gift of life
Yesterday, 11 April, a very special patient left the Centre for Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. Six-year-old Mykolka Zherebov, whose battle for life has lasted six years, has been officially discharged home following a successful heart transplant. This miracle was made possible thanks to the skill of the medical staff and the self-sacrifice of the family from the Odesa region
More than just text: Gemini now creates lifelike 3D models
The Gemini app has received a major update that allows users to turn complex questions into interactive simulations directly within the chat window
Lunar sprint: the first 24 hours for the Artemis-2 crew
The Artemis 2 mission has launched successfully, sending the Orion spacecraft with four astronauts into orbit. For NASA, this is not only a test of its reputation but also the start of a genuine return of humans to the Moon
A US start-up has announced research into ‘body-like structures’ for growing organs
The American start-up R3 Bio, which had been operating behind closed doors for some time, has announced its intention to create artificial biological structures for research and organ cultivation. The project has attracted the interest of investors whilst also provoking a strong reaction due to ethical concerns and claims regarding the potential future applications of such technologies.
NASA has begun the countdown to the first manned flight to the Moon in half a century
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched a countdown to the launch of the Artemis II mission. The mission aims to return humans to the Moon after a 50-year hiatus. The scheduled launch time is 1:24 am on Thursday, 2 April.
The ‘Ukrainian Spelling’ standard has come into force in Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers has updated Ukrainian spelling by approving a new standard for the official language, which has already come into force. From now on, this text is the sole official version and must be used in all areas of public life.
Money for knowledge: who will receive up to 25,000 for their studies in 2026
The 2026 admissions campaign will bring radical changes for applicants: from direct financial support for high National Multidisciplinary Test (NMT) scores to a new system of military training
‘They gave her a peck’: curious penguins ‘attacked’ a Ukrainian polar explorer in Antarctica
In Antarctica, the rules only go one way: humans aren’t allowed to approach the animals, but the penguins can do whatever they like. The young ‘fluffy explorers’ at the Akademik Vernadsky station decided to meet biologist Zoya Shvidka in person and even put her suit through its paces
