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Latvian scientists discover in large-scale study that St. John's wort is a promising source of vitamin E

Scientists at the Institute of Horticulture have discovered in a large-scale study that St. John's wort can serve as a promising source of vitamin E. This, in turn, creates opportunities for the local pharmaceutical and agricultural industries, as currently vitamin E is mainly obtained from raw mat…

Sintija Ambote / Latvijas Radio

May 19, 2025

technologies

Light as a Driving Force of Science and Development

Every year on May 16, the International Day of Light is celebrated worldwide — a day dedicated to the importance of scientific exploration of light and its tremendous contribution to modern society. Initiated by UNESCO, the International Day of Light encourages the strengthening of scientific coope…

researchLatvia

May 16, 2025

space

ESA will present the next Requesting Party Activities

Registration is now open for the upcoming ESA Briefing, which will present the next Requesting Party Activities (RPA) call — including its structure, funding opportunities, and how Latvian companies and research institutions can get involved. Please register here. This event is parti…

May 15, 2025

innovation

Additional 23.3 Million Euros Allocated for the Development of New Products

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved additional funding of 23.3 million euros for scientific institutions and companies for the development of new products. A total of at least 197 companies will receive support through the program. These changes will help promote collaboration between science and…

Labs of Latvia

May 15, 2025

research

The Spotlights of Eurovision and the Depth of Voice Science

The voice is one of the most unique human instruments. The annual Eurovision Song Contest is a brilliant example of the intersection between voice science and art. As is well known, vocal resonance and other essential factors influence the success of a performance. The science communication portal …

researchLatvia

May 14, 2025

technologies

Hackathon Team Develops AI-Powered Solution to Detect Potential Battlefield Threats

Within 48 hours, the Latvian team EchoSentinel developed a solution that uses artificial intelligence to identify potential threats on the battlefield in real time, winning the Latvian selection of the international defence innovation hackathon EUDIS Defence. In June, the team will represent Latvia…

Riga Technical University

May 14, 2025

CERN

Latvian Designs Accelerator Component at CERN

Guntis Pikurs is a Latvian scientist who is designing a complex, nearly 400-millimeter-long accelerator component — a radio frequency quadrupole — at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, or CERN. In the future, this device could be used in the treatment of oncological diseases, he told L…

Uldis Birziņš | LTV1

May 13, 2025

entrepreneurship

Europe's Most Advanced Spirulina Biotechnology Production Facility to Open in Riga

A new production facility launched by the Latvian women-founded biotechnology company SpirulinaNord will significantly increase production capacity and enable entry into export markets. According to the company, this is the most advanced spirulina biotechnology plant in Europe - possibly even the w…

Labs of Latvia

May 12, 2025

technologies

Researchers at the Turība University Develop Thought-Controlled Computer Program for People with Mobility Impairments

What once seemed possible only in science fiction films—moving objects with the power of thought - is becoming a reality. IT researchers at the Turība University of Business have developed an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-based software solution that enables people with mobility impairmen…

Turība University

May 12, 2025