Is it safe to eat grandma’s jam after removing the mouldy top layer? And what about bread if one slice has gone mouldy? Many moulds produce fungal toxins that can affect health, but the problem is that the harm caused by mould can be cumulative and may only become apparent years later rather than i…

The primary task of hospitals is to care for people’s health, yet their operations also consume substantial resources, generate waste and contribute to climate change, which in turn poses a threat to human health. How can hospitals reduce their environmental impact without increasing the workload o…

Pottery fragments found during archaeological excavations can reveal much more than might initially seem. By analysing their composition and structure, researchers can determine where the clay was sourced, what materials were added to it, and how ancient people made their vessels. In Latvia, this t…

The travelling exhibition “Research Latvia 2026”, created by the Ministry of Education and Science, offers a unique opportunity to discover 12 outstanding Latvian scientists and their contributions to the development of society and research. In November, the travelling exhibition and the science ca…

If we want to find out whether a person is healthy, we carry out medical tests. With the help of sensors, we can understand the condition of roads or building structures – not only assess them visually, but also see what is happening inside them. This would make it possible to maintain infrastructu…

Young people in Latvia feel most free to express their opinions within their families and among friends, while at school their opportunities to influence decisions are considerably more limited, according to the policy report “Authentic and Meaningful Youth Participation: Exploring the Views and Ex…