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December 19, 2024
Small water bodies of Zaonezhye area help scientists reveal the mysteries of the Onego Ice Lake
Some 13 thousand years ago Lake Onego was almost three times larger than nowadays. It formed at a glacial margin, being filled by melt water from the north and streams flowing from the south. Gradually, as the ice melted and the topography was reshaped, its size decreased to attain the present-day shape about 2.5 millennia ago. During this time, the planet experienced changes in climatic conditions, the causes of which are debated. The study of ancient sediments, which have been preserved not only in Lake Onego, but also in small basins that have become separated from it, is intended to help restore these events. One of the main mysteries for scientists is the “pink horizon”, which is clearly distinguishable in the sediment column.
Some 13 thousand years ago Lake Onego was almost three times larger than nowadays. It formed at a glacial margin, being filled by melt water from the north and streams flowing from the south. Gradually, as the ice melted and the topography was reshaped, its size decreased to attain the present-day shape about 2.5 millennia ago. During this time, the planet experienced changes in climatic conditions, the causes of which are debated. The study of ancient sediments, which have been preserved not only in Lake Onego, but also in small basins that have become separated from it, is intended to help restore these events. One of the main mysteries for scientists is the “pink horizon”, which is clearly distinguishable in the sediment column.
December 13, 2024
Hydrogen energy and iron ore mining: scientists tell about research in sectors of strategic importance
Experts in physical, mathematical and geological sciences presented the results of their research at a meeting of the KarRC RAS Learned Council. Ekaterina Kostikova, Senior Researcher at IAMR KarRC RAS, told about the application of mathematical modeling in the development and use of materials for hydrogen energy. The lecture by Alexander Slabunov, Principal Researcher at the Institute of Geology KarRC RAS, was devoted to banded iron formations of the Kostomukshskoye deposit - important for the economy and unique from the scientific perspective.
Experts in physical, mathematical and geological sciences presented the results of their research at a meeting of the KarRC RAS Learned Council. Ekaterina Kostikova, Senior Researcher at IAMR KarRC RAS, told about the application of mathematical modeling in the development and use of materials for hydrogen energy. The lecture by Alexander Slabunov, Principal Researcher at the Institute of Geology KarRC RAS, was devoted to banded iron formations of the Kostomukshskoye deposit - important for the economy and unique from the scientific perspective.
December 9, 2024
Scientists investigate the efficacy of the different giant hogweed eradication methods and how they affect the soil
The effect of Sosnowski hogweed on soil nematode communities is scrutinized at the Laboratory of Animal and Plant Parasitology IB KarRC RAS within a new study. From the basic science perspective, its results will broaden the understanding of the settlement patterns of soil organisms and their relationships with plants. In the practical sense, it will test different methods of controlling hogweed, evaluate their effectiveness and impact on soil ecosystems. Experiments at the KarRC RAS Agrobiological Station have yielded the first results.
The effect of Sosnowski hogweed on soil nematode communities is scrutinized at the Laboratory of Animal and Plant Parasitology IB KarRC RAS within a new study. From the basic science perspective, its results will broaden the understanding of the settlement patterns of soil organisms and their relationships with plants. In the practical sense, it will test different methods of controlling hogweed, evaluate their effectiveness and impact on soil ecosystems. Experiments at the KarRC RAS Agrobiological Station have yielded the first results.
December 6, 2024
The results of soil research by Karelian scientists enrich Russian national and world databases
The Karelian soil science school plays a prominent role in soil studies in Russia. At KarRC RAS, specialists from three research units deal with this discipline: Forest Research Institute, Institute of Biology and Department for Multidisciplinary Research. On the World Soil Day scientists told about their activities in a popular science format. Pollution monitoring, estimation of carbon pools, investigation of peat soils and study of soil organisms - visitors of the KarRC RAS Environmental Museum learned about this and much more on December 5.
The Karelian soil science school plays a prominent role in soil studies in Russia. At KarRC RAS, specialists from three research units deal with this discipline: Forest Research Institute, Institute of Biology and Department for Multidisciplinary Research. On the World Soil Day scientists told about their activities in a popular science format. Pollution monitoring, estimation of carbon pools, investigation of peat soils and study of soil organisms - visitors of the KarRC RAS Environmental Museum learned about this and much more on December 5.
December 5, 2024
Karelian biologists study 24/7 light exposure on crop growth
Proper lighting of crops can increase the yield and nutritional value of the produce, as well as reduce its cost. At the same time, excessive light can be as harmful to plants as its deficit. Scientists at the Institute of Biology KarRC RAS are searching for optimal light-dark cycles for automated “plant factories”.
Proper lighting of crops can increase the yield and nutritional value of the produce, as well as reduce its cost. At the same time, excessive light can be as harmful to plants as its deficit. Scientists at the Institute of Biology KarRC RAS are searching for optimal light-dark cycles for automated “plant factories”.
December 2, 2024
Russian Science Foundation announced the results of the grant competition for “Conducting basic research and exploratory research by small individual research teams”
A project by scientists from the Karelian Research Centre RAS is among the winners!
A project by scientists from the Karelian Research Centre RAS is among the winners!
November 28, 2024
Naming city objects in Karelian helps preserve the ethnic identity
Linguists study bilingualism in the language landscape of Petrozavodsk. The scientists analyzed how the Karelian language is represented on street signs, how it is used in business names, and people's attitudes towards these processes. Linguists believe that visual bilingualism can help preserve the language and ethnic identity in the situation of a global decline in the number of Karelians and the share of those who speak the language. However, the serious problem of linguistic errors in the Karelian branding needs to be addressed.
Linguists study bilingualism in the language landscape of Petrozavodsk. The scientists analyzed how the Karelian language is represented on street signs, how it is used in business names, and people's attitudes towards these processes. Linguists believe that visual bilingualism can help preserve the language and ethnic identity in the situation of a global decline in the number of Karelians and the share of those who speak the language. However, the serious problem of linguistic errors in the Karelian branding needs to be addressed.
November 26, 2024
Methods of performing Karelian epic runo songs and winter hibernation of bats was discussed at KarRC RAS
A general analysis of the methods of epic runo singing was carried out for the first time at the Institute of Linguistics, Literature and History (ILLH) of the Karelian Research Center RAS; scientists of the Institute of Biology (IB) KarRC RAS revealed patterns in overwintering of bats in Karelia. These studies were discussed at the regular meeting of the Learned Council on November 26.
A general analysis of the methods of epic runo singing was carried out for the first time at the Institute of Linguistics, Literature and History (ILLH) of the Karelian Research Center RAS; scientists of the Institute of Biology (IB) KarRC RAS revealed patterns in overwintering of bats in Karelia. These studies were discussed at the regular meeting of the Learned Council on November 26.