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Researcher: The Harmful Effects of Consuming Mould May Appear Many Years Later

Is it safe to eat grandma’s jam after removing the mouldy top layer? And what about bread if one slice has gone mouldy? Many moulds produce fungal toxins that can affect health, but the problem is that the harm caused by mould can be cumulative and may only become apparent years later rather than i…

lsm.lv

November 3, 2026

science communication

The Travelling Exhibition “Research Latvia 2026” on Display at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences and the University of Latvia, Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science

The travelling exhibition “Research Latvia 2026”, created by the Ministry of Education and Science, offers a unique opportunity to discover 12 outstanding Latvian scientists and their contributions to the development of society and research. In November, the travelling exhibition and the science ca…

researchLatvia

November 2, 2026

youth

Study Reveals Challenges to Youth Participation in Latvia

Young people in Latvia feel most free to express their opinions within their families and among friends, while at school their opportunities to influence decisions are considerably more limited, according to the policy report “Authentic and Meaningful Youth Participation: Exploring the Views and Ex…

Latvian Academy of Culture

October 30, 2026