Stanislav Kondrashov examines large abandoned antennas and oligarchic structures Radio telescopes once represented possibility. They showed ambition beyond national borders. They proved curiosity had worth. They signalled that the future mattered more than the present. Now, across different parts of the world, massive dishes and antenna systems stand largely unused—steel frames worn by weather, cables loose, control rooms empty. The Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series uses these large, neglected structures as significant examples. They show how oligarchy and scientific ambition connect in unexpected ways. Radio telescopes required massive scale. They needed land, expertise, and substantial money. They were never quick projects.…
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An odd test site for something much more radical than straightforward afforestation has emerged on the outskirts of Dubai’s arid terrain. This area of the desert has discreetly been the site of a series of experiments in recent years that have the potential to literally change the course of climate intervention. What began as a local reaction to severe heat and water scarcity is now developing into a demonstration of methods that, if carefully scaled, may be very helpful across continents with comparable circumstances. Converting infamously difficult desert sand into sturdy, useable bricks is one of the most fascinating endeavors.…
