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From Wood Residues to High-Quality Coatings: a new Milestone in Natural Wood Protection Technologies

Conventional wood coatings continue to rely heavily on fossil-derived synthetic polymers and organic solvents, posing significant environmental and health risks. The development of sustainable alternatives is increasingly prioritised across materials science, the wood sector, and the bioeconomy. …

The Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry

June 13, 2025

innovation research

The Ministry of Defence invites universities to apply to organize the "EUDIS Defence Hackathon"

The Ministry of Defence invites Latvian higher education institutions to apply for participation in the European Commission's Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) competition by June 22 of this year in order to obtain the right to organize an international defence industry hackathon in Latvia from Oct…

The Ministry of Defence

June 11, 2025

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Cooperation Projects with Switzerland in the Applied Research Program Strengthen the Development of Science

In collaboration with Swiss research institutions, Latvian scientists are launching new projects to develop environmentally friendly building materials and energy-efficient technologies. The initiative, promoted by the Ministry of Education and Science (MES), approved by the government on June 10, …

The Ministry of Education and Science

June 11, 2025

science policy

International assessment to assess research quality, impact and development potential of Latvian scientific institutions

To promote the growth of Latvian science based on quality, international competitiveness and development in line with the needs of society, a global assessment of scientific institutions has been launched by the Ministry of Education and Science (MES) initiative. Independent foreign experts will as…

The Ministry of Education and Science

June 10, 2025

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Do food pictures on social media tempt you to eat more?

The use of social networks has become an integral part of everyday life. We often see ideas for food recipes, information about healthy and unhealthy products, as well as various recommendations on how to reduce body weight or improve our daily habits. But do we eat more when we look at pictures of…

LSM, Ieva Kaša (Master's student of the RSU program "Nutrition Science")

June 10, 2025

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A Waterproof and Nature-based Paper is Taking Shape

Did you know that chitosan, extracted from Agaricus bisporus mushroom biomass, is one of the rare natural polymers with a positive charge? This unique property makes it an effective barrier against bacteria and moisture, an advantage lacking in many synthetic materials. Meanwhile, industr…

Latvijas Valsts koksnes ķīmijas institūts

June 10, 2025

public health research

The Undiscovered World in the Mouth – How Studying its Microbes Can Help Detect Diseases Early

As the diversity of microbes in the oral cavity decreases, a favorable environment is created for the development of diseases. By returning closer to nature and using natural methods in oral care, we can prevent health problems in time and even improve the health of the body's microbiome. How can s…

Alisa Kazarina, RSU Faculty of Dentistry

June 10, 2025

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UL ISSP Scientists Launch New Research on Innovative Ultraviolet Radiation Technologies

A new applied research project "GoFarUV" has been launched at the Institute of Solid State Physics (UL CFI) of the University of Latvia, aimed at developing new technological solutions using the potential of ultraviolet radiation in various industries. The project is led by Ph.D. Edgars Butanovs, L…

researchLatvia | UL The Institute of Solid State Physics

June 10, 2025

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What do Latvian Women know about Menopause? Researched by an RSU Student and Future Doctor

Menopause is a complex period of hormonal changes that affects every woman. At the same time, this process remains "imperceptible" and insufficiently updated in society. Often, women receive information when the menopausal transition has already begun, and the woman has encountered previously unkno…

Jeļizaveta Kolosovska (6th year student at the Faculty of Medicine, RSU)

June 6, 2025