Contents  > Regional  > Europe  > Latvia  > Science and Environment

See also:

• Regional: Europe: Regions: Baltics: Science and Environment  (1)
• Regional: Europe: Regions: Central and Eastern Europe: Science and Environment  (1)
• Regional: Europe: Science and Environment  (25)

This category in other languages:
	Latvian  (20)   Russian  (2)

Institute of Astronomy University of Latvia Information about astronomical activities in Latvia. http://www.astr.lu.lv/

Institute of Limnology A resource about limnology (science about lakes) in the Baltics. Research papers contain information about the biggest Latvian lakes. http://www.limnology.lv

Institute of Physics at the University of Latvia Research center specializing in problems of magnetohydrodynamics(MHD) and heat and mass transfer. Includes list of publications and MHD conferences. http://www.sal.lv/

Inventions and Inventors of Latvia Features information about innovations, inventions and scientists from Latvians. Includes information about the nation's patent laws. [Latvian, English] http://inventions.lza.lv/

Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre Performs research and teaching in molecular biology, biochemistry and biotechnology. Located at the University of Latvia in Riga. http://bmc.biomed.lu.lv/

Latvian Council of Science Supports scientific research by conducting reviews and financing of promising new projects in Latvia. Page includes list of commissions and topic areas. http://www.lzp.lv/

• The Latvian Institute: Nature and Ecotourism - Describes the terrain, plants and animals that are common in Latvia.

  Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis Organic, bioorganic, organoelement, and physical organic chemistry and biological and pharmacological properties of synthesized compounds. http://www.osi.lv/

  Latvian Museum of Natural History The oldest multidisciplinary museum of natural sciences in the Baltic countries. http://www.dabasmuzejs.gov.lv

  Latvian Nature Fund Supports projects to protect Latvia's natural habitats. Page includes the foundation's history and organizational structure. [Latvian, English] http://www.ldf.lv/

  Mathematics in Latvia throughout the Centuries Covers the early mathematical development in the country, such as the use of geometrical symbols. Includes discussion of influential works of local mathematicians. http://www.math.cornell.edu/~dtaimina/mathinLV/mathinlv.html

  The Most Significant Inventions of Latvia Gives details on the major inventions of Latvia in biotechnology, anticancer preparations for tumors, Brown Breed cattle, pharmaceutical discoveries, plasma technology, magnethydrodynamics, radiation loop, a miniature camera, and Ripor insulating material. Includes invention applications and properties. http://85.254.195.114/eng/izgudrojumi/

• PAIC Centre of Processes' Analysis and Research - Private research institution committed to mathematical modeling and consulting in hydrology and engineering, as well as software development.

  Pasaules Nature Funds Environmental conservation organization works with the World Wildlife Fund to preserve pristine natural areas in Latvia. Page includes list of programs and details about Lake Pape. [English, Latvian] http://www.pdf.lv/

  VIRAC - Ventspils International Radioastronomy Center About the radio astronomy centre in Ventspils. http://www.virac.lv/