On July 4, official information was published about a new, previously undescribed slime mould species - Lycogala persicum, which was collected in Ķemeri National Park by Julita Kluša. This marks a unique event in Latvian slime mould research and is one of the rare cases in the history of Latvian sc…

Researchers from Riga Technical University (RTU) have established a startup called MetaboNet, which analyses various biological samples on behalf of research institutions and private companies. MetaboNet was created in response to growing interest in RTU researchers’ expertise and equipment. Cli…

Contemporary science spans a wide range of disciplines, and its boundaries occasionally merge with creative practices. Art research in Latvia is becoming increasingly significant, demonstrating that visual language, too, can make a meaningful contribution to knowledge creation. A vivid example is A…

Today, food packaging serves not only as a protective barrier but can also pose potential risks. Studies indicate that certain packaging materials may release chemicals, raising concerns about their impact on human health. Key Facts to Know: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PF…

To provide the wider public with insight into the stages of the hop test, depicting the anticipated lift-off and vertical landing of Europe’s first reusable rocket demonstrator “Themis”, the Latvian company WIT Berry has successfully led the development process of a 3D virtual experience. This plat…

At the tree nursery "Norupe" of SIA “Rīgas meži”, the growth of young pine trees is monitored by an automated system that not only tracks seedling germination and growth, but also monitors soil moisture levels, temperature, and weed spread. The system was developed by researchers from the Faculty o…

In response to the mass outbreak of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, the brand "Spruceful" is developing an innovative solution by applying Internet of Things (IoT) technology — equipping traps with a module containing sensors that send data on trap fill levels to the user. Due to the beetle o…

Modern adolescents face significant mental strain in their daily lives, combining intense training with demanding academic responsibilities. This dual burden can lead to increased stress and attention difficulties, affecting both athletic and academic performance. As a result, there is a growing ne…