Аннотация: MMMDCCXLII. An outstanding scientist discovers the secret of viruses. A humoresque. - December 30, 2025.
An outstanding scientist discovers the secret of viruses. A humoresque.
David Long worked as a senior virus researcher at the Timebrown University. Due to relatively low salaries, the university was unable to find a leader for the virus lab. So, for two years, David Long had been serving as acting director of the virus lab.
David Long had dreamed of travelings along and across Africa since childhood. But the economic situation prevented his dream from coming true.
He watched television every night, paying particular attention to reports from Africa.
One day, he saw an interview on television mentioning mega-grants. Mega-grants are awarded to outstanding scientists! (The size of the mega-grant is such that David Long can travel around Africa for the rest of his life after his mega-grant expires!).
David Long gathered the virus lab staff.
"Do you all have social media accounts?"
"Yes!"
"Good! Write every day about the renowned virus lab at Timebrown University, the outstanding scientist David Long, and his energetic research team! In your posts, especially emphasize the fact that this virus lab uses nanotechnology, genetic discoveries, drones, and artificial intelligence!"
"Yes, sir!"
Two months later, David Long, having received a mega-grant (and become the head of ten research institutes united under the common name of the International Center for Virology-with a wealth of equipment, analytical laboratories, and a huge staff for identifying and studying viruses), arrived at the airport to meet his energetic research team. The flight had been delayed for a number of reasons.
David Long left the airport building for a short walk.
Local taxi drivers were standing outside.
David Long put on super-modern smart headphones that provided simultaneous translation.
One taxi driver said to another, "Do you know where viruses come from? They're carried by the African tsetse fly!"
Soon, the entire world learned from social media that the tsetse fly was the source of the viruses, and that the viruses needed to be combated by screening air passengers arriving from Africa.
It wasn't the right time to travel to Africa.
David Long decided to visit Vladivostok, see the local sights, ride around the city in a local taxi, and learn the latest information about viruses.
December 30, 2025, 08:01
Translation from Russian into English: December 30, 2025, 08:46
Владимир Владимирович Залесский " Выдающийся учёный обнаруживает тайну вирусов. Юмореска. "
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