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A Researcher from Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Reveals the Conditions that Influenced the Onset of Planet Formation
The planets of the Solar System formed from fine interstellar dust particles. As the interstellar cloud (which would later become the Solar System) contracted, these dust grains gradually stuck together, growing larger and larger. As this process continued in the disk around the proto-Sun, they gre…

Ventspils University of Applied Sciences

July 7, 2025

citizen science humanities and arts

Citizen Science – An Opportunity for Everyone to Participate in Research
Driven by curiosity, people often take an interest in the latest scientific discoveries and follow advancements in the field. Society sometimes perceives research as distant and inaccessible. But it doesn't have to be that way! Each of us can contribute to research and support the development of ci…

Maija Rutka, researchLatvia

July 3, 2025

research opportunity

Remuneration and Research in Switzerland – RTU Announces Competition for Master's Students to Participate in a Major Construction Innovation Project
The Faculty of Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Riga Technical University (RTU) invites master's students to engage in research on advanced construction and road-building technologies and materials. Participants will receive remuneration and the opportunity to conduct research for th…

Riga Technical University

July 3, 2025

opportunity research competition

Latvia to Host the 36th European Union Contest for Young Scientists
From September 15 to 20, Riga will become the hub for Europe’s young scientists as it hosts the 36th European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS). This is the most prestigious scientific research competition for school students in Europe, showcasing the best projects from over 35 countries. …

University of Latvia

July 2, 2025

research innovation

Drones and Artificial Intelligence Will Help Forests Grow More Valuable
The forest sector is one of the most important cornerstones of the Latvian economy. To increase green wealth, more than 40 thousand ha of forest are restored every year, about half of which is planted or sown. Researchers from Riga Technical University (RTU) and partners are developing an automated…

Riga Technical University

June 30, 2025