What happens when a centuries-old medicinal mushroom, known from the forest floor, is encouraged to grow in a laboratory? Is it possible to replicate a slow and complex natural process under controlled conditions — and obtain high-value bioactive compounds from it? These are the questions the Latvi…

Scientists from the Institute of Photonics, Electronics, and Telecommunications at the Faculty of Computer Science, Information Technologies, and Electrical Engineering at Riga Technical University (RTU), in collaboration with international partners, are presenting a unique imaging system. In the f…

The National Library of Latvia, or the Castle of Light, is not just a repository of books – it is a place where discussions take place, new ideas emerge, and dialogue is created. The library promotes scientific conversations and collaboration by ensuring the accessibility of knowledge and fostering…

We are all born with the ability to feel what mathematicians feel, but life leads us down different tracks, said Jānis Lazovskis, researcher at the University of Latvia’s Institute of Clinical and Preventive Medicine, on the “Science Matters” programme on Radio NABA. He also pointed out that many y…