Guntis Pikurs is a Latvian scientist who is designing a complex, nearly 400-millimeter-long accelerator component — a radio frequency quadrupole — at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, or CERN. In the future, this device could be used in the treatment of oncological diseases, he told L…

A new production facility launched by the Latvian women-founded biotechnology company SpirulinaNord will significantly increase production capacity and enable entry into export markets. According to the company, this is the most advanced spirulina biotechnology plant in Europe - possibly even the w…

What once seemed possible only in science fiction films—moving objects with the power of thought - is becoming a reality. IT researchers at the Turība University of Business have developed an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-based software solution that enables people with mobility impairmen…

For the second year in a row, the Academies of Sciences of the Baltic States, in cooperation with the UNESCO National Commissions, are announcing a joint scholarship competition for female scientists — the “Baltic Scholarship for Women in Science 2025.” Nine outstanding scientists from the Baltic S…

I keep repeating it — and will continue to do so: looking at the European Commission’s (EC) stance and recent decisions, it is clear that this is the time for startups. Europe believes that there is enough talent and a strong foundation here for innovation to deliver the much-needed breakthrough, e…

Dynamic ice hockey games combine athleticism with scientific principles. Lightning-fast passes, precise shots, and strategic maneuvers are all rooted in the laws of physics. From Newton’s laws of motion to the law of conservation of angular momentum, the science of hockey reflects the intricate int…

In 2025, Latvia will host the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) — the most prestigious scientific research competition for students in Europe. Riga will welcome around 150 young, aspiring researchers from 40 countries, who will present their innovative projects to an internationa…

In collaboration with Latvian technology company Nanocraft Ltd, Ventspils University of Applied Sciences, and the Tartu Observatory, the photorealistic modelling project "CI3D" was successfully delivered to the European Space Agency (ESA). The project's activities provide computer-generated images …