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Scientist “in a Quantum State” Andris Ambainis

Artificial intelligence has recently solved hundreds of highly complex mathematical problems. One of them – within a few hours, although scientists from around the world had worked on it for almost 30 years. Quantum computers promise to transform science. Meanwhile, autonomous weapons systems are a…

TVNET.lv

October 19, 2026

science policy

Latvian Research & Innovation Partner Catalogue Created

The Latvian Council of Science (LCS) National Contact Point for Horizon Europe has prepared the Latvian Research & Innovation Partner Catalogue, which brings together information on 120 Latvian research and innovation teams, their areas of expertise, research infrastructure, and experience in i…

Latvian Council of Science

October 15, 2026

projekts

Government Supports Funding Allocation for Defence Innovation Research

On Tuesday, 13 October, the Cabinet of Ministers approved an order prepared by the Ministry of Defence for the implementation of the National Research Programme “Defence Innovation Research Programme” for the period 2026-2029. A total of EUR 6 million has been allocated to the programme over four y…

Press Department, Department of Military Public Relations, Ministry of Defence

October 14, 2026

science communication

Guidance Document on Science Communication and Research Culture

In October 2026, Science Europe, the association of European research organisations, published the guidelines “Science Communication and Research Culture”, aimed at strengthening the role of science communication within the research system and fostering public trust in science. AUTHOR(s): Rose…

Latvian Council of Science

October 14, 2026