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From Fibre to Functionalized Composite: An Eco-Friendly Approach

Modern materials science seeks to develop solutions that are both technologically effective and environmentally responsible. Wood fibres, as a natural and renewable resource, have long been studied as a promising raw material for composite manufacturing. However, their broader application has been …

LSIWC

July 31, 2025

public health medicine innovation

Latvian Student Team “iGEM Latvia-Riga 2025” Develops a Natural Alternative for Burn Wound Treatment

The Latvian student team “iGEM Latvia-Riga 2025” is developing an alternative method for treating burn wounds based on natural compounds, called “Caseinova.” With this project, the team will participate in the world’s largest synthetic biology competition – the iGEM Competition, organized by the In…

Labs of Latvia

July 30, 2025

space science policy

The Space Sector in Latvia Continues to Grow

In five years as an associate member of the European Space Agency (ESA), Latvia has developed its space sector, opening doors to international cooperation, scientific advancement, technological innovation, and human capital development. According to the four-year membership report prepared b…

Labs of Latvia

July 30, 2025

experience stories of researchers

Laura Laimiņa and the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

From 29 June to 4 July 2025, the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, dedicated to chemistry, took place in Lindau, Germany. The event hosted 854 participants, including 606 early-career researchers representing 85 nationalities and 55 countries. Over the week, approximately 30 Nobel Laureates and s…

Latvian Academy of Sciences

July 29, 2025

technologies

Resident-Submitted Road Defect Photos to Be Used for AI Training

On the platform “IRoM”, developed by the information technology company “ZZ Dats”, up-to-date data on road conditions in Latvia will be automatically collected, allowing responsible specialists to receive real-time information about road defects and make informed decisions on further actions. The c…

RTU

July 29, 2025

research innovation public health

Riga Technical University Students Develop an Early Diagnosis Solution for Heart Failure

Two students from Riga Technical University (RTU), Klara Kuzņecova and Ņikita Iznovs, have developed an innovative, practical, and scalable technological solution for the early diagnosis of heart failure. Their work was part of a scientific competition jointly organised by Vita-Salute San Raffaele …

Riga Technical University

July 28, 2025

science communication researcher

Lilita Seimuškāne: The Untapped Potential of the Silver Economy

Lilita Seimuškāne, Associate Professor and Director of the study program at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (FESS) of the University of Latvia (UL), is currently working on the project “The Potential of the Silver Economy in Latvia’s Regions and Its Influencing Factors.” She emphasizes…

The University of Latvia

July 28, 2025

research

Participation in SHARE ERIC – an opportunity for researchers to contribute to ageing research and evidence-based policy development

Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) has joined the project “RSU Participation in the Horizon Europe Programme” (project No. 1.1.1.5/3/25/I/014), which serves as an important networking platform in the field of ageing research. Population ageing and increased life expectancy present significant challe…

Rīga Stradiņš University

July 28, 2025

space research

Latvia’s Breakthrough in Space: Five Years in the European Space Agency

On 27 July 2020, Latvia became an associate member of the European Space Agency (ESA). Over the past five years, this status has laid a solid foundation for the development of Latvia’s space sector, opening doors to international cooperation, scientific growth, technological innovation, and the dev…

researchLatvia

July 25, 2025