Applications are now open for the European Space Agency (ESA) introductory course on big data use in Earth observation, which will take place from September 22 to 26 at the Academic Center of the University of Latvia in Riga. Organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia, the trainin…

When Information Technology Meets the Universe Space exploration is becoming increasingly important, expanding humanity’s knowledge of the universe, promoting innovation and technological development, and attracting new talent to science. Her work highlights the importance of combining expertise fr…

As people age, their cognitive abilities, such as memory and attention, change. Sometimes these changes can be early indicators of more serious cognitive impairments, which can potentially lead to pathological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. Early detection of cognitive impairments is parti…

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. …