space

“Deep Space Energy” plans to generate electricity on the Moon

Space technology startup “Deep Space Energy” is developing a new power generator for space that uses heat produced by radioisotopes derived from nuclear waste, enabling electricity generation even when sunlight is not available. With this technology, the company aims to accelerate lunar exploration…

Labs of Latvia

February 2, 2026

Marika Rupeka

Position:

  • Country:

    France

  • Field of Science:

    Engineering

  • Subfield of Science:

    Engineering sciences

  • Scientific institution:

    Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne

  • Types of collaboration:

    Research projects, Development of joint academic publications, Teaching, Organizing experience exchange and academic cooperation, Contribution to knowledge transfer, Policy making

  • Email:

    marika.rupeka@univ-reims.fr

  • Web page:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/marika-rupeka-6123291a/

Kārlis Bērziņš

Position:

Position
  • Country:

    Denmark

  • Field of Science:

    Medical and health sciences

  • Subfield of Science:

    Material science of pharmaceutical solids

  • Scientific institution:

    University of Copenhagen

  • Types of collaboration:

    Research projects, Organizing experience exchange and academic cooperation

  • Email:

    karlis.berzins@sund.ku.dk

Kārlis Šļumba

Position:

Position
  • Country:

    Australia

  • Field of Science:

    Nature sciences

  • Subfield of Science:

    Planetology

  • Scientific institution:

    Adelaide University

  • Types of collaboration:

    Research projects, Development of joint academic publications, Teaching, Organizing experience exchange and academic cooperation, Contribution to knowledge transfer, Policy making

  • Email:

    Karlis.slumba@gmail.com

  • Web page:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/slumba/

Arnolds Ūbelis

Position:

  • Country:

    Latvia

  • Field of Science:

    Dabaszinātnes

  • Subfield of Science:

    Atomic physics, Atmospheric physics

  • Scientific institution:

    University of Latvia

  • Types of collaboration:

    Research projects, Development of joint academic publications, Teaching, Organizing experience exchange and academic cooperation, Contribution to knowledge transfer, Policy making

  • Email:

    Arnolds@latnet.lv

Ieva Kalniņa

Position:

Position
  • Country:

    Latvia

  • Field of Science:

    Humanities

  • Subfield of Science:

    Literary studies

  • Scientific institution:

    University of Latvia

  • Types of collaboration:

    Research projects, Development of joint academic publications, Teaching, Organizing experience exchange and academic cooperation

  • Email:

    ieva.kalnina@lu.lv

research

RTU Establishes a Grant Office to Help Scientists Attract International Funding

To support scientists in attracting internationally significant research and innovation projects, increase access to funding, and enhance the global prestige of Latvian science, Riga Technical University (RTU) has become the first university in Latvia to establish a Grant Office. Centralised suppor…

Anda Asere | Labs of Latvia

January 30, 2026

research research

Early Detection of Plant Stress and Opportunities for Its Mitigation

The impact of climate change on agriculture is becoming increasingly evident; up to 40% of global crop production is lost each year due to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, and rapid temperature fluctuations. These losses are growing annually, posing serious challenges to both global food sec…

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

January 29, 2026

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