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Scientists Develop Food for Extreme Conditions
Through the collaboration of several Latvian researchers, food products have been developed for use in extreme conditions. By utilizing freeze-drying technology, food can also be enhanced to reduce drowsiness or, conversely, to promote relaxation. To ensure that tourists, soldiers, and anyon…

Evelīna Paula Vāvere / Latvijas Radio

March 5, 2025

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A Glimpse from The Event " The Most Significant Achievements in Latvian Science in 2024"

On February 28, 2025, The Latvian Academy of Sciences (LAS) held a ceremony to recognize scientists and research groups whose work was among the twelve most significant scientific achievements in 2024. In his address to the 2024 laureates and all those present, LAS President Ivars Kalviņš …

research Latvia / The Latvian Academy of Sciences

March 3, 2025

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What Connects Slime Mold and Space?
Using the language of cinema to discuss groundbreaking scientific discoveries is a direction that director Andris Gauja has been exploring for some time. He delves into this subject in his upcoming doctoral dissertation, which is also at the heart of his documentary film cycle, "The Wonderful Trilo…

Baiba Kušķe / Latvian Radio News Service

February 27, 2025

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How Can Gold Nanoparticles Detect Substances?
In Brief: How Can Gold Nanoparticles Detect Substances? Innovative Sensor Technology. Scientists at the University of Latvia have developed new sensor substrates that use localized surface plasmon resonance  to detect the presence of substances by altering light scattering…

Latvian Council of Science

February 27, 2025

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Latvian Scientists Collaborate with Ukrainian Researchers in the Face of War
Even before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Latvian scientists had established collaborations with Ukrainian researchers. As the war began, more and more Ukrainian researchers arrived in Latvia to settle permanently. Currently, more than ten Ukrainians are conducting significant research a…

Ilze Kuzmina, Latvian Radio Service / UL Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy

February 27, 2025

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With the Mission to Preserve the Latvian Language: the Path of Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Researcher Aiga Bādere in Science
Translatology plays an important role not only in the accurate transfer of cross-lingual messages, but also in the preservation of the Latvian language in the digital age. Modern technologies, including machine translation, can affect the quality of the language, so scientists are looking for solut…

Brigita Zutere, researchLatvia

February 26, 2025

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University of Latvia Will Help Preserve Cultural Heritage with Artificial Intelligence
The international project “AI-Enabled Citizen Participation in University-driven Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Safeguarding” (AISTER) aims to enhance the use of artificial intelligence in the field of citizen science, particularly by promoting public participation in the safeguarding of cultural heri…

Latvijas Universitāte

February 26, 2025