STANISLAV VISHNEVSKIY

Jun 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Discord's Future: Will It Stay True to Its Roots?

Users are on edge about Discord's future. The platform is looking at big changes, like going public and adding ads. This has some users worried about "enshittification" - that's when a service gets worse over time, often due to money-making schemes. Discord's CTO, Stanislav Vishnevskiy, says he gets it. He's always talking about this risk in meetings. He knows users ...

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May 26 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's President Calls Out Global Inaction Amidst Heavy Russian Strikes

The night sky over Ukraine was lit up by a massive barrage of Russian drones and missiles. This was the biggest aerial assault since the war began. At least 12 people, including three young siblings, lost their lives. Dozens more were hurt in attacks that spread across the country. The strikes came just a day after one of the heaviest assaults on the capital, Kyiv, s...

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Mar 31 2025SCIENCE

The Buzz on Bugs: Top Picks in Insect Research

Every year, the Journal of Comparative Physiology A honors the best articles in two categories: Original Research and Review/Review-History. The winners are picked by the Editorial Board and the readers who access the articles online. The 2025 awards have been announced, and they spotlight some fascinating studies on insects. In the Original Research categor...

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Moldova's Big Decision: Who Will Lead the Way?

In Moldova, a big decision is being made. Voters are choosing their next president in a tight race between the current pro-European leader, Maia Sandu, and her former prosecutor general, Alexandr Stoianoglo. The election is important because Moldova is right between Ukraine and the EU, and its choice could affect its future path. Voters went to the polls in two roun...

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Moldova's Future Hangs in the Balance as Voters Decide

In a tight presidential election race, Moldova is at a crossroads. Stoianoglo, a former prosecutor with ties to the pro-Russian Socialist Party, is pushing for unity, promising not to block European integration while also improving relations with Moscow. He believes this approach will shape Moldova's future. Two weeks ago, President Sandu missed out on an immediate ...

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