Latvian Academy of Sciences Competition "The Most Significant Achievements in Science in 2024"

Each year, the Latvian Academy of Sciences highlights the most outstanding work by researchers in both theoretical and practical science. This year, awards will be presented to 12 groups of scientists. Some of these studies have been ongoing and developing for years.

Ivars Kalviņš, President of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, reflecting on the scientific achievements of the past year, stated: "I am delighted to note that these studies are characterized by the growing collaboration of Latvian scientists with their colleagues abroad - in Sweden, Germany, and other countries - forming joint research projects and working together on solutions necessary not only for the advancement of fundamental science but also for creating new technologies beneficial for the development of Latvia's economy."

In total, the 12 outstanding studies cover a wide range of scientific fields, including agriculture, legal science, and historical research.