Researchers of the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPC RAS) have developed a method for obtaining humic acids out of organic lake sediments (sapropel), that serve a source for creating preparations able to increase crop yields. The acids obtained from sapropel appeared better in basic characteristics than the currently existing analogues, secreted out of wood, coal or peat. The results of the work are published in a scientific issue Agriculture Digitalization and Organic Production.
Professionals from the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPC RAS) have developed an application that allows for determining the originality of logos and trademarks for Russian companies. The development can be used by analysts, experts and lawyers to investigate crimes in the intellectual property area.
Researcher of the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center (SPC RAS) has published a four-volume dedicated to the life and work of Viktor Kochedamov, an outstanding Soviet architect and scientist, whose projects were used to erect buildings in pre–war Stalingrad, and later in the cities of Siberia, Central Asia and other territories. The edition incorporates materials about the biography of the architect, his articles and monographs, including those not published before. The books are accompanied by extensive professional comments and explanations by modern scientists from Russia and Uzbekistan.
Developers of the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of RAS (SPC RAS) have created an intelligent system for the DAK-250 dredger control, able to automatically recognize the type of soil, to work at significant waves in the water area, and guarantee the correctness of the dredger position during sampling. In addition, due to a number of sensors, the device is able to record the temperature at various depths and the submersion depth with an accuracy of 1 cm. The data are recorded in the device's memory and can be easily transmitted wirelessly. The device functionality will significantly increase the correctness and speed of sampling, as well as provide for additional data extremely useful for the subsequent processing.
From August 31 - September 03, 2022, the 31st International agro-industrial exhibition AGRORUS-2022 was held at the premises of the convention and exhibition center EXPOFORUM and aimed at developing the agro-industrial infrastructure and ensuring food security of the North-West Federal District.
The introduced crops have revealed a high adaptive potential.
The first test flights of a light unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of a multi-copter type intended for blood transporting have been run starting January 2022. To transport the samples of blood components the UAV of domestic production was used, whose maximum payload weight equals 15 kg; a container attachment system for the transportation of biological materials was also developed.
Researchers of the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPC RAS) jointly with LLC “Biotrof” have developed a feed additive that allows for enhancing the cows’ milk productivity and quality. The product was developed based on unique strains of microorganisms extracted out of the reindeer stomach that significantly increase the efficiency of digesting vegetable feed.
Researchers of St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPC RAS) have developed a prototype of the ultrasonic installation that allows for preventing an overgrowth of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae), who produce dangerous toxins that pose threats to human health and aquatic life. The development has a number of advantages when compared with imported analogues and can possibly be used to clean from cyanobacteria the reservoirs in Russian cities.
Researchers of the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPC RAS) have developed a highly efficient domestic product based on natural, environmentally friendly components to protect against mold the cultural heritage objects like: museum exhibits, archival documents, monuments, etc. The development can be used by museums, archives and libraries to preserve their collections without affecting the environment.