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.

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 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.

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”.

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!

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.

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.

Scientists from KarRC RAS discuss topics for joint research with colleagues in China

A delegation representing several institutes of the Karelian Research Center RAS headed by Director General Olga Bakhmet is on a visit to China. Scientists together with their Chinese colleagues discussed possible cooperation with representatives of the Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology and the Institute of Soil Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Ornithologists urge to raise the conservation status of Olonets Grasslands to safeguard rare bird species

Specialists of the Institute of Biology KarRC RAS analyzed the population of Eurasian Curlews who use Olonets grasslands for breeding or staging on migration. It turned out that the total number of Curlews in this area in spring has dropped by more than a third over the last quarter of a century and may go down to its minimum in Karelia within the next 30-40 years. In order to conserve the birds, a set of actions is needed, including strengthening the conservation regime in Olonets grasslands by creating a high-status protected area.