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The Six Steps of the Scientific Method That Help Us Understand the World from Early Childhood

From the first question to a verified discovery – these steps are equally important in research and in everyday life. The scientific method is a universal approach that enables researchers worldwide to obtain reliable, verifiable, and repeatable results. The science communication platform resear…

Brigita Zutere, researchLatvia

August 21, 2025

opportunity research entrepreneurship

“INNOVATE-EU” Launches Acceleration Program to Support Deep-Tech Startups Across Europe

The international INNOVATE-EU acceleration program has been launched to reduce the innovation gap between leading and less-developed regions in Europe. The INNOVATE-EU program supports deep-tech startups in the fields of green technologies, agri-food, ICT, and medical technologies, fostering their …

Investment and Development Agency of Latvia

August 20, 2025

public health research

Researchers and Physicians Aim to Diagnose Sepsis Early Through Urine and Sweat Analysis

To reduce the need for frequent blood tests in premature infants, researchers and physicians are working together to find ways to replace blood analyses with the examination of urine or sweat. Estimates suggest that approximately 6% of newborns are born prematurely. In Latvia alone, more tha…

Ilze Kuzmina, Latvian News Service

August 20, 2025

artificial intelligence collaboration research

An open-access book "Artificial Intelligence in Biobank Operations: Ethical, Legal and Societal Challenges"

The publishing house Routledge has released the book “Artificial Intelligence in Biobank Operations: Ethical, Legal and Societal Challenges.” It examines the ethical, legal, and societal implications of the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical biobanks. Biobanks are a crucia…

Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Center | researchLatvia

August 20, 2025

science communication researcher

August Research Spotlight Oskars Java: Simulation Modeling for a Sustainable Future

Today, Science is increasingly becoming a direct driver of social change. Researchers generate new knowledge and help implement solutions that improve the quality of life and promote sustainable development. One of the most promising approaches is simulation modelling, represented by Ph. D. Oskars …

researchLatvia

August 18, 2025

youth science communication

Young People Meet Researchers and Take Part in Experiments at the Festival KOPUMS / Mad Liepāja

Last weekend in Liepāja, the Youth Opportunities Festival KOPUMS / Mad Liepāja took place – one of the key events of Latvia’s Youth Capital 2025. This year, a special place in the festival program was dedicated to science, making it accessible to the broader public outside of academic circles …

The Latvian Council of Science

August 18, 2025

competition research

IT Competence Centre Announces the 3rd Round of Competition for Research in the IT Sector within the Project "Information and Communication Technology Competence Centre for Research"

The IT Competence Centre invites companies developing products and technologies in the bright specialisation area – information and communication technologies – to submit applications for research projects. Research projects in the sector, cross-sectoral, or international studies may be subm…

business.gov.lv

August 15, 2025

research

ZEST – Innovation in Protein Production through Fungal Fermentation and Digital Modelling

ZEST is a Horizon Europe research project aimed at developing a sustainable and efficient method for protein production using fungal fermentation and digital modelling. The project addresses a global challenge – the growing demand for protein that traditional production methods cannot sus…

The Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry

August 15, 2025

science communication collaboration

New Monthly Newsletter "TOGETHER ABOUT SCIENCE" Launched

The new monthly newsletter “TOGETHER ABOUT SCIENCE” has been created to strengthen science communication, collaboration, and mutual support within Latvia’s scientific community. This electronic newsletter will compile the latest information on science policy developments, research programmes and pr…

researchLatvia | Latvian Council of Science

August 14, 2025