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Forestry researchers and practitioners are testing the new eco-friendly forestry digital demo tool in the forest

In order to promote multifaceted forest ecosystem planning, The Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU) together with eight cooperation partners is currently creating the use of nature-friendly and sustainable forestry digital solutions in Latvia, in order to further popularize i…

The Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

July 31, 2024

Why are the fish thirsty in the lake? Oxygen measurements in Velnezers during the year

As part of the "TRUST ALUM" lake cleaning project, various data and materials have been collected in the lake Jugla Velnezers for a year now. What did the researchers do and find out? This time learn more about such an important water parameter as oxygen. Dissolved oxygen is one of the most impo…

Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology

July 31, 2024

July edition of "Zinātnes Vēstnesis" newspaper

July edition of "Zinātnes Vēstnesis" newspaper of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, the Latvian Science Council and the Latvian Union of Scientists has been published, in which you can read the following articles in Latvian: Ilona Gehtmane-Hofmane "Vikings in Latvia: reality or myth?" A conv…

LZA, LZP, LZS

July 30, 2024

RTU students go to competitions in Hungary and Poland with a self-built car

The students of Riga Technical University (RTU) have designed and built a car - student formula with their own hands, with which they will participate in international competitions in Hungary from July 27 to August 3, and later in August - also in Poland. Such a student-built car is the first in La…

Riga Technical University

July 30, 2024

The research will clarify the public's attitude and understanding of nature protection in Latvia

The LatViaNature project of the nature protection administration invites citizens to participate in a public survey on the attitude, knowledge and understanding of the preservation of natural diversity, nature protection in Latvia, as well as the most important thing about recreation and traveling …

Nature Conservation Agency

July 29, 2024

Latvian researchers in the Arctic

The microplastics researcher group of the Latvian Hydroecology Institute (LHEI) has gone on an expedition to Svalbard – an archipelago of islands belonging to Norway, one of the most remote inhabited places in the North. Expediction goal is to investigate how fast and what types of microplastics…

Latvian Hydroecology Institute

July 29, 2024

Researcher - future career

Embarking on a career in research can be an exciting journey filled with exciting discoveries and opportunities. However, like any path, it has its challenges and uncertainties. Advantages of a career in research: Intellectual development. The career of a scientist will be most enjoyed by …

Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia

July 26, 2024

Do all diseases really start in the gut?

Did you know that several kilograms of tiny creatures live in the body? What's more, they are responsible not only for health, but also for well-being. What we can do in order to make the microbiome healthy and ensure a good life for a person? Listen to the conversation with researcher of the La…

Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Center

July 26, 2024

BAFF Podcast: Kristīne Majore, A Food Researcher in the U.S.

"Beyond BAFF" is a series of podcasts exploring the journeys of alumni of the Baltic-American Freedom Foundation. In this episode, you can listen to a conversation with Kristīne Majore, a food researcher from Latvia,who is all about the dairy industry and ways to manage waste while creating new pro…

Baltic-American Freedom Foundation (BAFF)

July 25, 2024