Using data from the European Space Agency (ESA) on 200 historic wooden houses in Riga, Latvian space technology start-up NRG Solutions, in cooperation with Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks, will develop a solution to monitor the structural condition of buildings from space. The ESA-supported project …

On the last Friday of September, one of the most significant science communication events will take place – the European Researchers’ Night. This initiative will bring together dozens of scientific institutions and thousands of visitors across the country, both in the capital and in more than 30 ev…

To improve the research infrastructure of the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU), the Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics (AREI), and the Institute of Horticulture; to strengthen scientific excellence in smart specialisation areas; to develop high-quality inter…

Today, September 16, marks one year since the first meeting of Latvian, French, and Italian partners in Riga, which launched the ambitious “MR LATVIA” project to establish the Latvian Centre for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy centre in Latvia. Over the next two years, the Latvian Ins…

Imagine a city where façades breathe in harmony with nature – buildings not only protect and adorn the environment but also reduce the carbon footprint, use local resources, and support the circular economy. Such an urban environment would not only be aesthetically appealing but also ecologically b…

Philosophy is one of those branches of science that provides an opportunity to see the connections within society and to find answers to questions about human thinking, values, and cooperation. The study of this field reveals both the paths of past development and future perspectives. Dr. Phil. Rai…