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World Quantum Day Marked in Preiļi with Efforts to Inspire Future Scientists

For the fourth year in a row, World Quantum Day is being celebrated in Latvia. This year, for the first time, activities took place outside of Riga – in Preiļi. Scientists from the University of Latvia (UL) traveled to the Latgale town to share their knowledge and career journeys, as well as to eng…

Latgale Regional Television

April 23, 2025

science communication

Six Steps to Turn Your Research into a Story

In today's world, where there is an overwhelming amount of information and it is becoming increasingly difficult to hold attention, it is important not only what a researcher communicates, but also how the research is presented. In science communication, storytelling is gaining more and more import…

research Latvia

April 22, 2025

science communication

Doctor of Physics Virginia Vītola on Life in Science and Summers in Lielvārde.

With determination and perseverance, almost anything is possible, and this is demonstrated by Virginia Vītola, who, after graduating from a high school with a humanities focus, chose to study physics and mathematics. Furthermore, before turning 30, she had already become a doctor of physics, inspir…

Marta Poga | Ogrenet

April 22, 2025

CERN

The CMS Experiment at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, Involving Latvian Researchers, Wins the Prestigious Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

The CMS Experiment at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, Involving Latvian Researchers, Wins the Prestigious Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics The Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), where Latvian researchers are also actively i…

Labs of Latvia

April 17, 2025

research medicine

Transforming Eggshell Waste into Next-Generation Biomaterials for Bone Regeneration

Every year, tens of millions of tons of eggs are produced, of which several million tons consist of eggshells. Although eggshells are considered valueless and are mostly discarded as waste, they can serve as raw material for producing high-value-added products. As part of the European Econom…

Latvijas Zinātnes padome

April 17, 2025

science communication science policy research

Survey Results: 68% of Latvian Residents Trust Science and the Opinions of Researchers

Public interest in science in Latvia remains stable, as confirmed by the latest public opinion monitoring survey commissioned by the Ministry of Education and Science, which is conducted every two years. The study provides a comprehensive overview of public attitudes, participation, and interest in…

researchLatvia | Ministry of Education and Science

April 16, 2025

technologies medicine

Artificial Intelligence Achieves 93% Accuracy in Stroke Diagnosis

The Latvian artificial intelligence solutions developer "Apply", in collaboration with radiologists Assoc. Prof. Kārlis Kupčs and Dr. Andris Veiss, has created a solution called "Sinapse", which assists the Stroke Unit of Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital (PSCUH) in detecting ischemic str…

Labs of Latvia

April 15, 2025

quantum technologies

A. Ambainis: Are We Ready for the New Cyber Threats of the Quantum Era?

Our lives are closely tied to digital technologies – from internet banking and the storage of health data to national security systems. However, the era of quantum computing is rapidly approaching, promising both a revolution in the tech world and serious cybersecurity challenges, warns Professor A…

Labs of Latvia

April 15, 2025

natural sciences

April Research Spotlight Artūrs Škute: Caring for Latvia’s Biological Resources

The protection of water resources and the preservation of biodiversity are becoming increasingly important for both scientists and society. A significant contribution in this field is made by Professor Dr. biol. Artūrs Škute from Daugavpils University (DU), who has dedicated more than thirty years …

research Latvia

April 14, 2025