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Small but Aromatic: How Latvia’s First Locally Bred Melon Variety “Solo” Was Created

In Latvia, the first melon variety bred by local plant breeders – “Solo” – will soon receive official approval. Its origins can be traced back to the first half of the 20th century, when various melon varieties were widely cultivated in Latvia during the interwar period, said Dr. Līga Lepse, l…

LSM.lv Lifestyle Editorial Team

March 26, 2026

CERN artificial intelligence entrepreneurship

"Sorsera" to Develop Agentic Artificial Intelligence for CERN Procurement

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) has initiated a collaboration with the Latvian technology company "Sorsera" to implement agentic artificial intelligence solutions in CERN’s procurement and supplier engagement processes. To automate and improve supplier selection, research, eva…

Labs of Latvia

March 26, 2026

medicine research

How Does Tuberculosis Affect the Lungs? RSU Invites Participants for a Study

On World Tuberculosis Day, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) invites anyone who has previously had tuberculosis and is currently experiencing breathing difficulties, struggling with a persistent cough, or has similar symptoms to contact their nearest tuberculosis and lung disease clinic or a pulmonolo…

Rīga Stradiņš University

March 25, 2026

experience stories of researchers

Science with a soul: Laima Vēvere’s chemistry

In the workspace of Mg. chem. Laima Vēvere, a researcher at the Polymer Laboratory of the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry (LSIWC) and a senior expert at the Latvian Council of Science, alongside test tubes, equipment, scientific papers, samples, and notes, there is always also Kevin Polym…

Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry

March 25, 2026

experience stories of researchers

Meet the Young Scientist! – A Conversation with Tatjana Pladere

Tatjana Pladere is an Associate Professor at the University of Latvia (UL), a leading researcher, and the Head of the Department of Optometry and Vision Science. Tatjana leads several research projects, communicates science engagingly to both fellow researchers and the wider public, and has become …

The Latvian Association of Young Researchers

March 24, 2026

innovation technologies

A Latvian‑made product reaches golfers worldwide

The Latvian sports‑technology startup Hackmotion proves that it’s possible to build a global business without massive investments, relying solely on European Union (EU) support instruments. With a team of around 30 people, the company has developed a virtual golf coach — a wearable device with data…

Labs of Latvia

March 24, 2026

science communication

BIOR: Science for Food Safety, Veterinary Medicine, Public and Environmental Health

The Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment BIOR is an internationally recognized research center that plays a key role in the fields of food safety, veterinary medicine, public health, and environmental research. The institute provides research activities that meet international st…

The Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment BIOR

March 23, 2026

competition

Latvian Women Scientists Invited to Apply for the Baltic States Women in Science Fellowship 2026

The Baltic States’ Academies of Sciences, in cooperation with the UNESCO National Commissions, announce the third joint fellowship competition for women scientists — the Baltic Women in Science Fellowship 2026.Nine outstanding researchers from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will each receive a €7,0…

UNESCO Latvian National Commission

March 23, 2026

innovation entrepreneurship

From Mushroom to Capsule: Functional Extracts Crafted in a Cēsis Laboratory

Functional mushrooms are experiencing a surge in popularity worldwide, valued for their benefits in boosting energy, focus, and immunity. In Latvia, this niche is also being developed by “Spora Lab,” a company that cultivates medicinal mushrooms in its laboratory in Cēsis and produces dietary suppl…

Zane Ozoliņa | LSM

March 23, 2026