December 15 Daily S&T Trendletter

• Russian and Chinese scientists have created the basis for optoelectronic devices based on nanotubes

The first experiments with two-dimensional materials have shown that they have a very useful physical characteristic for optical devices, the press service of the MPTI reported.
Source: TASS

• Gazprom Neft plans to increase support for the best universities training personnel in the field of artificial intelligence

Gazprom Neft – leading oil company, together with its AI Alliance partners, has developed a rating of Russian universities with the best educational programs in this field. Based on the rating data, the company plans to strengthen support for advanced educational programs of universities, as well as increase the amount of scholarships and grants for students
Source: RIA

• Rostelecom has learned to remotely monitor the condition of bee hives

The system is based on artificial intelligence algorithms and IoT sensors, it allows to control the hive, so operator can determine whether bees will produce honey. Thanks to the introduction of an integrated management system, honey collection increases by 15%, and the number of bees increases by 20%.
Source: CNews

• Almost 35% of Russian IT specialists faced a decrease in income levels

Among other problems, employees note a decrease in the possibility of remote work and the impact of Western sanctions. Meanwhile, according to the Ministry of Finance, the earnings of IT companies themselves in the Russian Federation are growing by 20%. Experts believe that the “negative perception of income” by employees is mainly due to rising inflation and the dollar exchange rate.
Source: Kommersant

• How the Moscow Innovation Cluster solves the tasks of innovative business: prototyping and production

The experience of the users of the “Prototype Factory” of the Moscow Innovation Cluster shows that a reliable domestic partner can be found on the site
Source: RBC