Dreams of wealth in a child
Hedgehog population in the city
Chess: who is stronger — man or AI? The history of Deep Blue, AlphaZero, modern neural networks, and the reason why people will never be able to beat a computer.
An integral teaching on nature, art, and the human spirit. Analysis of key ideas: morphology, polarity, "gentle empiricism," and pantheism.
Technetium: the first artificial element, a savior for oncology, and the mystery of Mendeleev's empty cell
Why are Jews often considered the smartest? Analysis of cultural, historical, and genetic factors, as well as debunking the myth. Ashkenazis, IQ, and stereotypes.
This article examines the phenomenon of so-called "one-year seeds" — seeds that produce a crop only in the first generation and cannot be used for subsequent sowing. Based on an analysis of the history of Genetic Use Restriction Technology (GURT), known as "Terminator Technology," as well as F1 hybrid seeds currently available on the market, the article reconstructs the actual picture of which seeds truly require annual purchase and why. Particular attention is devoted to distinguishing myths from facts: no agricultural corporation in the world has commercialized genetically modified sterile seeds, yet F1 hybrid seeds, widely available on the market, are biologically unsuitable for seed saving. For Ukraine's agricultural sector, where farmers annually face a choice between the productivity of hybrids and the cost savings of traditional varieties, understanding these mechanisms holds special practical significance.
Russell-Einstein Manifesto
Loyalty conflict in the modern family