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Haralds Matulis’ Journey Through Science: When Code Reads Humans
Haralds Matulis’ work as a doctoral student at the University of Latvia (UL) takes place at an exciting crossroads between the humanities and technology - between life stories and computer programming. Using digital methods, he studies the ways people represent themselves in autobiographical texts…

Department of Communication of the University of Latvia

September 1, 2025

science communication

From Digital Spaces to New Experiences: The Many Dimensions of Research
Science and research are often associated with the boring image of “sitting at a computer,” endlessly writing, crunching numbers, and making Excel charts. This perception was echoed in a focus group discussion with 12th-grade students conducted as part of the study “Science Consumption and Particip…

Latvian Academy of Culture

September 1, 2025

innovation entrepreneurship public health

Innovation Voucher Programme Helps Further Innovations in Diagnosing Cancer
Latvian biotech company Aitomic is among the companies that have successfully taken advantage of the innovation voucher programme offerd by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) to further the development of innovative solutions for diagnosing cancer.  Thanks to the pro…

Investment and Development Agency of Latvia

September 1, 2025

entrepreneurship

«Submerge Baltic» Develops Underwater Drones for Military and Civilian Needs
In the Latvian startup "Submerge Baltic", underwater drones have been developed for military and civilian needs for three years. The company employs eight people, mainly engineers, and the underwater drones can be used both in the oil industry — to monitor offshore extraction — and for defense purp…

Daina Zalamane | Latvian Radio

August 29, 2025

science communication STEAM humanities and arts

On 26 September, "Researchers’ Night" will Take Place Across Latvia
On 26 September, more than 30 venues across Latvia will host Researchers’ Night 2025 activities, offering an opportunity to discover science in an engaging and accessible way. This year’s theme is “Uncover the researcher gene within you!”, inviting every visitor to awaken their curiosity, explore t…

Brigita Zutere, researchLatvia

August 28, 2025

sports science research

The Science of Basketball: Knowledge Brings Victory
Basketball is a high-intensity team sport that combines complex biomechanical and physiological principles. Physical and psychological preparation, as well as monitoring training loads, are only part of the work needed for athletes to achieve success. Before significant events such as the EuroBaske…

researchLatvia

August 27, 2025

research

Study Confirms: Probiotics Improve the Health and Growth Performance of Aquaculture Fish
Can probiotics help farmed fish grow healthier and faster? Within the framework of the SPPwelfare (INTERREG) project, researchers studied how probiotics, administered both through feed and bathing, affect the development of Baltic salmon (Salmo salar) fry at different life stages. The results show …

Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment "BIOR"

August 26, 2025

youth opportunity

The New Science Messenger For the Video Story Series "Science and Your Life"
The Latvian Science Council will launch a new video story series, "Science and Your Life," in the fall of 2025, showcasing how science enhances our everyday lives in areas such as language, health, safety, work, and well-being. In the fall of 2024, we implemented the first such campaign, and…

Latvian Science Council

August 26, 2025