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A Conversation About Tumours and Precision Medicine with Researcher Inese Čakstiņa-Dzērve
Nowadays, tumours often develop spontaneously due to environmental influences, though genetics can also provide predisposition. It is not that cells are "prone to going crazy," but instead that we have evolved an effective error correction mechanism. However, suppose small mistakes appear in this m…

Ieva Siliņa, Radio Naba | Ivars Austers, University of Latvia

October 2, 2025

research social sciences

Studying Child-Rearing and Changes in Family Structures
Researchers at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Latvia (UL FESS) will conduct a comprehensive study to explore the most significant aspects of child-rearing in various family models. The project also aims to identify shortcomings in current family support systems an…

Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Latvia

October 2, 2025

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RTU Researchers Develop a Versatile Medical Material from Propolis
Researchers at Riga Technical University (RTU) are developing a thin membrane from propolis that can be widely applied in medicine. The technology is easily adaptable to industrial equipment, and the resulting materials are edible, easy to dose, and suitable for application on wounds. company …

Sintija Ambote | Latvijas Radio

October 1, 2025

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"European Researchers’ Night 2025" Gathers a Record Number of Visitors – 29,600 Across Latvia
On the last Friday of September, the European Researchers’ Night 2025 took place all over Latvia, attracting around 29,650 participants with hundreds of exciting activities. Experiments, creative workshops and guided walks with researchers highlighted science as a valuable resource for society. Thi…

researchLatvia

September 30, 2025

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International Conference on Big Data from Space "Big Data from Space 2025" to Take Place in Riga
From September 29 to October 3, Riga will host the international conference on Big Data from Space “Big Data from Space 2025” (BiDS2025). For the seventh time, it will bring together experts from science, policy, industry, and society. The event aims to foster collaboration and the exchange of idea…

researchLatvia

September 30, 2025

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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

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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