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First STEAM Education Center in Latvia Opens in Sigulda
Sigulda is set to host Latvia's first Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education center. Spanning nearly 300 square meters, the open house will provide visitors the chance to explore the center's programs, experiment with technologies, engage in interactive games, and…

Aleksandra Straume (LTV News Service), Sintija Lukjanska (Latvian Radio correspondent)

January 6, 2025

science communication

Ministry of Education and Science to Present the Calendar “Research Latvia 2025”
The Ministry of Education and Science will officially unveil its newly created calendar "Research Latvia 2025". As a significant science communication tool, for the 8th time this calendar will bring together 12 Latvian researchers, who through their achievements promote the international recognitio…

Brigita Zutere, researchLatvia

January 3, 2025

natural sciences research

The Physics of Snowflakes: Why Is Every Snowflake Unique?
Snowflakes are among nature's most exquisite works of art - each is unique, shaped under complex and ever-changing conditions. Why do snowflakes always have six arms? How do they develop such intricate yet symmetrical forms? From a scientific perspective, snowflake formation reveals how ice crystal…

researchLatvia

January 3, 2025

medicine research

European Space Agency Announces Call for Concordia Research MD candidates
Until January 31, 2025, applications are open for the European Space Agency (ESA) research physician position at the Concordia Polar Station in Antarctica. This unique opportunity is also available to Latvian researchers, as Latvia is an associate member state of ESA. Since 2001, European Space …

Ilze Stikāne, researchLatvia

January 2, 2025

achievements

“Nature’s” 10 People who Helped Shape Science in 2024
A fraud buster, a nuclear-clock maker and a virus hunter. These are just a few of the remarkable people chosen for this year’s Nature’s 10. The Nature’s 10 list recognizes key developments in science over the past year, and tells the stories of some of the people behind them. It is com…

Nature

December 28, 2024

opportunity

Latvian students are invited to apply for the CERN Summer School
Students from Latvian universities are invited to apply for the annual European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) Summer School by January 26. This year, the program will take place at CERN in Switzerland from June to September. Latvian students have this opportunity as Latvia is an associat…

Riga Technical University

December 19, 2024

public health

RSU appeals to new mothers with an invitation to participate in a study
Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) invites women who have given birth in Latvian hospital maternity wards since 2022 to participate in a study. Survey on Childbirth Experiences This survey is part of the international World Health Organization (WHO) study conducted in several countries. It includes…

Rīga Stradiņš University

December 19, 2024