About us
Who We Are
T-invariant is an independent media platform serving the academic community. It was founded by scientists and science journalists who left Russia. We live and work in different countries on several continents.
Who We Work For
In today’s Russia, free discussion of important issues is impossible. Independent media can no longer freely describe or analyze the ongoing catastrophe, or call things by their proper names. Honest reflection is suppressed by law and self-censorship. For those who refuse to accept this, there is T-invariant.
Why We Chose This Name
T stands for the time variable. An invariant is something that remains unchanged despite circumstances — retaining its essence even as perspectives shift. Almost every scientific field has its own invariants: the speed of light in physics, the elemental composition in chemistry, the genetic code in biology, which is universal to all living organisms. The invariants of an advancing civilization are rationality, creative and critical thinking, and the pursuit of understanding the world. Science embodies these invariants most fully.
Our Mission
T-invariant is a media platform that constantly reminds the world of these timeless civilizational invariants while bringing together people who share these values. Today, our perception of the world is distorted by war. Many societies are deeply divided, threatening the very invariants that sustain civilization. The battle between the archaic past and the future is taking place everywhere — not just where bombs explode and people die. We want to amplify the voices of scientists who defend their constants and help build the future. As stated in an open letter by Nobel laureates, signed by many scientists, we stand together for peace, progress, and human rights.
What We Write About
How science carries out its mission under government pressure.
How state authorities and security agencies persecute scientists.
How scientists assess the most significant events in the world.
How the lives of university staff and students change during wartime.
How sanctions affect science and education.
Historical and biographical essays about scientists of various backgrounds—many of whom left the Russian Empire and later made outstanding contributions to humanity.
How to Contact Us
Email us at [email protected] or contact us via our Telegram chatbot: @invariant2023_bot.