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The Fate of Baturyn
The fate of Baturyn has been prepared for us. We must realize this, keep it in mind, and act with this scenario in view. And the most important thing in such a situation is to keep moving, without stopping.
A New Year gift for those who understand: two new books by Edward Wilson
I risk posting PDF versions of two superb books. They should be considered an essential part of biological education and necessary reading for intellectually mature people.
Science at Kharkiv University and in Ukraine — thoughts of the day
On December 25, Kharkiv University held the annual reporting conference of the staff collective. I was asked to share my view on the state of research work. I did, and I am posting the prepared text here.
About bites of poisonous snakes and spiders for ATO participants and not only for them
Those involved in the current events in Donbas have become concerned about problems related to possible venomous snake bites. Many volunteers are trying to provide Ukraine's defenders with a "panacea" — anti-venom serum; for some participants, fear of snakes prevents …
Come back again, wretched ones, to the healthy wave!
On the transcription by F. Busoni of the fantasy and fugue by F. Liszt on the theme of a chorale by an unknown author "Ad nos, ad salutarem undam" from the opera "The Prophet" by G. Meyerbeer.
Happiness exists! Here is the proof...
If I understand this concerto correctly, there is no conflict or struggle in it — it is simply a flawless experience of being, where everything happens as it should. I have already posted on this site one of Vivaldi's concertos …
Dvorichanskyi Park between poachers and officials
Materials helping to understand the conflict between the administration of Dvorichanskyi National Nature Park and poachers/officials. My colleagues and I support park director Maksym Vysochyn.
Announcement of a Lecture on Reproductive Strategies
On Thursday, February 12, 2015, at 18:30, at the "Indie" club on Chernyshevsky Street, a lecture on male and female human reproductive strategies is scheduled to take place. Here you can watch its television preview.
Consolation in Difficult Times, or On Approaching the Ideal
The current time is extremely tense. A regional war is raging and could escalate. In this state, music becomes a way to hold together meaning and inner balance.
Lecture on Irrationality, June 10, 2014
On June 10, at the invitation of Kharkiv Maidan activists, I gave a lecture in the “Indie” club. I probably disappointed listeners by giving no practical advice and raising more questions than answers, but the discussion was meaningful.
Historical Parallels
Interesting parallels in manifestations of Ukrainian-German and Ukrainian-Russian friendship.
A Request for Help and an Offer of Access to a Library of Biological and Other Literature
The site's author has assembled a fairly large library of electronic biological literature, including many foreign sources, among them — the very latest. Unfortunately, the flood of new books remains unsorted. I invite anyone who wishes to obtain what they …
Eight Video Quotes from TED.com
Several video quotes from talks at TED scientific conferences (not necessarily the best, but precisely those that drew my attention).
A Couple of TV Programs
A few days ago I received discs with recordings of two old TV programs in which I took part. I received them during recording of yet another program that was broadcast live (no recording yet). If you are interested...
LivingEnergy: The Chase for a Panacea Leads into the Hands of Scammers
The story continues with the "healing" device LivingEnergy, the beginning of which is described in this news item and mentioned in this column. Here is the broadcast (called "Who's Last?") by the Simon channel and journalist Ekaterina Morozova about this …
LivingEnergy and trader-manipulators
I request assistance (advice, reposts, and “likes” on social media) in finding ways to influence the merchant‑manipulators who “shod” an elderly woman.
Example of "high‑moral" nonsense: sticker cells and telegony
You’ll find just about everything online! Examples of “scare stories” that, according to their authors, are meant to push readers toward highly moral behavior. I’m not convinced that the moral level of fools who believe such tales will increase, but …