Russia pins its hopes on 'nano'
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The Russian government is completely relying on the development of new nanoscale technologies for an overall development of the state after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The devised nano-devices are expected to earn high revenues, as they are used in various fields, including consumer electronics and biomedicine.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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Brought down to Earth
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Issues are presented concerning the effect of the reduction of the Russian space programme on the research carried out by the Institute for Biomedical Problems. Its expertise on the biological effects of space flight are discussed.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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Russia's prize fighter
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Nobel physics laureate Zhores Alferov is emerging as an unofficial science adviser to Russian president Vladimir Putin. A resume of Alferov's career is presented.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000
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