Security research plays a crucial role in strengthening national defense by providing an in-depth understanding of regional and global processes. Dr. sc. pol. Toms Rostoks, Director of the Center for Security and Strategic Research at the National Defense Academy of Latvia (Defence Academy), focuse…

By securing funding, the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry and SIA V.L.T. have developed innovative, knowledge-based methods and technologies, as well as created innovative packaging materials.   The The Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry (LSIWC) in collaboration with …

The human heart, a vital organ of the circulatory system, is essential for sustaining life by pumping blood throughout the body. Beyond its physiological role, the heart has become a universal symbol of love, deeply embedded in cultural traditions, including Valentine’s Day. While romantic emotions…

The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, marking the centenary of the origins of quantum mechanics. This initiative highlights the significance of quantum science and its potential in developing sustainable solutions whi…

It is a long-standing tradition that the scientist who first describes a newly discovered species earns the right to name it. This practice continues with a new longhorn beetle species found in the Philippine archipelago, now officially named Doliops kaupersi in honor of Latvian musician Renārs Kau…

Nearly 14 million euros will be available to support innovation for students, and new projects can be launched by the end of the year. Meanwhile, in the previous grant program, students of Riga Technical University (RTU) began developing technologies for rocket launches, and the team continues the …