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Latvian Population Genome Data Bank Created
Genetics determines how strong our health will be, as well as what we inherit from previous generations. However, not only do our individual genetics matter, but also the genome of a larger population. By studying this, it will be possible to identify the genetic causes of diseases more successfull…

Gunta Matisone, ReTV

September 30, 2025

research

An Innovative and Eco-Friendly Birch Bark Cosmetic Cream is Being Developed in Latvia
It moisturises the skin, heals wounds, and its ingredients are so healthy for humans that the cream could even be eaten. This is how researchers at the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry describe the innovative birch bark cosmetic cream currently in development. The project, launched this ye…

Viktors Demidovs, Latvian Radio

September 29, 2025

technologies

RTU Institute of Environmental Protection and Thermal Systems Research: Up to 20% Energy Savings Possible Without Major Financial Investments
Even without major financial investments, companies and institutions can save up to 20% of energy, according to researchers from Riga Technical University’s (RTU) Institute of Environmental Protection and Thermal Systems (VASSI) in the project "Energovienoti." Switching to LED lighting; inst…

Riga Technical University’s Institute of Environmental Pection and Thermal Systems

September 29, 2025

science communication science policy

Latvian Council of Science​​​​​​​ Opens "Science Street" in Old Riga and Showcases the Achievements of Latvian Researchers
During its informational campaign “Science and Your Life: Notice and Understand!”, the Latvian Council of Science (LCS) introduces the wider public to the work accomplished by Latvian scientists within the framework of national research programme projects. The work done by scientists is not al…

Latvian Council of Science​​​​​​​

September 26, 2025

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Three Latvian Researchers Become Winners of the "Women in Science" Baltic Fellowship 2025
Three young researchers in Latvia have become laureates of the “Women in Science” Baltic Fellowship 2025 contest – PhD Monta Brīvība, PhD Jana Kukaine, and Mg. phys. Elīna Pavlovska. The contest is organised by the Latvian Academy of Sciences (LAS) and the Latvian National Commission for UNESCO (LN…

Latvian Academy of Sciences | Latvian National Commission for UNESCO

September 26, 2025

research

University of Latvia – a Centre of Scientific Excellence in Latvia and Worldwide
The University of Latvia (UL), founded in 1919, is the leading research university in Latvia, combining classical European higher education traditions with a modern environment of science and innovation. More than 15,600 students from over 70 countries, six faculties and the BA School of Business a…

University of Latvia

September 24, 2025

science communication

An Open-air Exhibition Titled “Science Street” Will Be on Display in Riga
From September 25 to October 20, an open-air exhibition titled “Street of Science” will be on display in Riga, Torņa Street. This is a unique opportunity for everyone interested to explore the achievements of Latvian scientists within the National Research Programmes (NRP) and see how science infl…

Latvian Council of Science

September 24, 2025