The new technology achieves a data transmission speed five times faster than previously possible using the same technology. This breakthrough was achieved by Latvian scientists in collaboration with researchers from France, Sweden, and China. Record-breaking speed with a quantum cascade lase…

The University of Latvia (UL) Computing Center, which is part of the Institute of Computational Modeling, has increased its data storage capacity by 160 TB, enabling larger computational tasks to be performed. The methods and infrastructure for using the supercomputer have become more accessible to…

The Institute of Chemical Physics at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Latvia (UL) has recently been equipped with new scientific devices and tools. The Radiation Chemistry Laboratory's resources will support the implementation of local and international projects, including…

The traveling exhibition “Research Latvia 2025”, created by the Ministry of Education and Science, offers a unique opportunity to discover the work of 12 outstanding Latvian scientists and their contributions to society and research. Until January 29, this diverse exposition will be on display at t…

Our memories are a valuable layer of cultural heritage that connects the past with the present. Collecting oral folklore is like creating a time capsule that stores stories, legends and traditions passed down from generation to generation. Each of us can become a carrier of this valuable informatio…

Due to the increase in damage by the eight-toothed spruce bark beetles in the managed territory, last year the Joint Stock Company “Latvia’s State Forests” (LVM) started work on the development of an algorithm for identifying potentially damaged spruce stands, so that in the long term economic acti…

Music and science – two worlds often seen as distinct but closely intertwined. This connection is embodied by Dr. art. Diāna Zandberga, Vice-Rector for Scientific and Artistic Work at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music and a pianist who considers artistic research an integral part of the cr…

In July of last year, the European Space Agency's (ESA) Ariane-6 rocket delivered artificial satellites into space. The successful rocket launch is also a credit to Latvian scientists. A unique material developed at the Wood Chemistry Institute protects the rocket’s fuel tanks from the extremely lo…