Baltic States Science Newswire

Reader asks: Why is there no oil in Estonia?

Although Estonia's bedrock contains organic-rich rocks that could theoretically serve as the source material for oil, the country's geological conditions rule out both the formation and accumulation of petroleum. According to Leho Ainsaar, …

Scientists Sequence 2,000 Ocean Microbes in a Drop of Seawater

A new method vastly improves on the existing approach for single-cell genetic sequencing, enabling scientists to read the genomes of individual cells and viral particles in the environment more quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. In a new study in  …

New and unique rescue ship being built in Estonia

Estonia is building a unique multifunctional vessel for buoy work, research, pollution response and sea rescue — name suggestions are now being sought. Sander Laus, the future captain of Estonia's newest work ship, said that the vessel's main tasks …

Sweden’s Archer 8×8 Artillery Trials And Upgraded 6×6 Delivery Mark A Baltic Defense Breakthrough

Sweden has finished handing back all upgraded Archer 6×6 howitzers to the Army and, within days, conducted the first live shots from the new Archer 8×8 during trials at Boden. The twin milestones fill out two artillery battalions and introduce the HX2- …

Europe has an ambitious quantum strategy – and Latvia’s in that picture, too

Quantum technologies represent the next technological revolution, with the potential to transform information technology, defense, medicine, and industry. Although these technologies are still in the development stage, their future importance is already …

Alternative Futures and Resilient Communities: Josèfa Ntjam’s Exhibition at Fotografiska Tallinn

This November, Fotografiska Tallinn opens a solo exhibition by French multimedia artist Josèfa Ntjam, inviting visitors on a multilayered sensory journey. Weaving together stories of historical movements that have empowered the oppressed, the exhibition …

Latvia to host second Drone Summit in 2026

On May 27th, 2026, Riga will host the second International Drone Summit, bringing together defence ministers from the countries of the International Drone Coalition, leading experts, and companies from the defence industry, it has been confirmed. The …

French multimedia artist Josèfa Ntjam opens new exhibition in Tallinn

This November, a new solo exhibition by French multimedia artist Josèfa Ntjam, inviting visitors on a multilayered sensory journey opens at Fotografiska in Tallinn. Weaving together stories of historical movements that have empowered the oppressed, Josèfa …

Space industry experts gather in Estonia to discuss the future of space and cybersecurity

Last week, Tallinn became the world's capital of space and cybersecurity for three days. At the international Software Defined Space Conference (SDSC), space experts from Estonia and abroad agreed that the cyber and space technology sector has reached …

Latvian President sends law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention back to parliament

President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has decided to return to the Saeima for reconsideration the draft law on Latvia’s withdrawal from the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, also known as …

A humanoid robot strolls through Vilnius: has science fiction arrived to Lithuania?

SDS Conference (SDSC) Gathers Space Experts in Estonia to Discuss Space and Cybersecurity

SDS Conference (SDSC) Gathers Space Experts in Estonia to Discuss Space and Cybersecurity The international Software Defined Space Conference (SDSC) held in Tallinn, Estonia from 28-30 October, bringing together the public and private sectors, as …

Science communication best practice: DIVERSICROP

A cookbook to tickle the senses and blend heritage with innovation The DIVERSICROP COST Action is working to harness the potential of underutilised crops to promote sustainable food production. Europe’s need for sustainable, nutritious food puts overlooked …

AI researcher: Thinking for oneself is the only way to be free and in control

At major international conferences of leading scientists where Jaan Aru has participated, it has sometimes been claimed that artificial intelligence has achieved a kind of sentience or self-awareness. According to Aru, that's not quite the case. " …

“Power belongs to the people” – record-breaking wave of signatures in Latvia on the Istanbul Convention

More than 50,000 people have signed a ManaBalss.lv initiative addressed to President Edgars Rinkēvičs within just three days, calling on him not to sign the law on Latvia’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. According to the LETA news agency archives …

Latvian student's doctoral thesis wins international acclaim

The title of the thesis is “Development of Autologous Fibrin Matrices for Medical Application”. The citation from the Scientific Committee said: "Overall, the PhD thesis impresses with its work on a socially relevant topic, the application of …

Latvian company to produce pet food in Ventspils

A new factory will start operating in the Freeport of Ventspils early next year, producing wet food for cats and dogs. It will be the only plant in Latvia to produce this type of pet food, Latvian Radio reports on 3 November. Ventspils Freeport is home to …

Bomb shelters: Sea life thriving on toxic bed of Nazi missiles dumped in Baltic and North seas

They have remained on the seafloor since, making for a macabre museum of human destructiveness. A new study by German researchers has found that the sunken munitions also serve as a surprisingly robust sanctuary for sea life. Published in September in the …

Alar Karis: Estonia's economic challenges mirror those of the wealthier nations

Estonia is not a low-wage country, and should compare itself with Germany and the Nordics, and not with previous economic incarnations of itself, President Alar Karis said. Estonia's economic challenges today resemble those of wealthier nations, the …

Iylon Precision Oncology Appoints Christine (Chris) McGinn as Chief Patient Navigation Officer

Iylon Precision Oncology, a leader in precision medicine today, announced the appointment of Christine (Chris) McGinn, NP, as Chief Patient Navigation Officer. PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ms. McGinn …

Natural Healing Center Warns: Holiday Habits Can Trigger a Health 'Hangover' That Lasts for Months

CEO Renee Ascencio says waiting until January to focus on your health is one of the biggest mistakes you can make—and explains how to prevent it NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Natural Healing Center is …

LifeLine Ambulance Service Names Carly Strong as Chief Operating Officer

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LifeLine Ambulance Service is thrilled to announce Carly Strong as its new Chief Operating Officer—a bold addition to the executive team and a signal that LifeLine Ambulance’s …

Reem Samman Joins Ayah Labs as General Manager, to Lead Operational Expansion and Scientific Innovation

Ayah Labs, a full-service analytical testing laboratory headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has named Reem Samman as its new General Manager. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ayah Labs, a full-service analytical …

Edgar, Dunn & Company Releases Advanced Payments & Fintech Report 2026

Explores emerging trends, innovations, and strategies shaping the global payments and fintech landscape for 2026 and beyond. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edgar, Dunn & Company (EDC), the leading …

TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition Unveils Next Chapter of Titanic Storytelling in Poznań

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Journey through history like never before when TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition opens in Poznań, Poland, on Nov. 22. A partnership between Experiential Media Group (E/M Group …

Dr. JJ, ND, Releases Insightful New Report on Naturopathic Approaches to Depression

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Jean-Jacques "JJ" Dugoua, ND, PhD, is proud to announce the publication of his latest report shining a light on depression. This launch reflects the practice’s …

New Leadership Brings New Vigor to Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences (AAPS)

Paleontologist and Award-Winning TV Host Geoffrey Notkin Among Recent Appointees LOGAN, UT, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences, an organization supporting paleontology …

Fall Into Recovery, The Houstonian Club's Experts Provide Tips on How to Prepare for Seasonal Change

The Houstonian Club's experts explain how to level-up fitness and recovery routines during seasonal transitions. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As temperatures drop and daylight hours shorten, people may …

Assisting Hands® Expands Collaboration with Pontosense to Bring AI-Powered Solutions to Franchisees Nationwide

The national rollout follows successful regional deployments of Silver Shield, the world’s most advanced wireless sensing monitoring system. WATERLOO, CANADA, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the successful deployment of …

Scientists Complete First Drafts of Developing Mammalian Brain Cell Atlases

New research reveals how early brains form and the critical periods that could help diagnose and treat brain disease SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A global consortium of scientists has created the first and most …

Data Foundation Launches the 'People's Data 100'

Data Coalition Initiative will recognize national datasets delivering greatest value to Americans WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data Foundation today announced the launch of the People's Data 100, …

KFSHRC and RSSA to Organize the Scientific Conference 'Radiology Beyond Cancer and Tertiary Care: Expanding Horizons'

MADINAH, SAUDI ARABIA, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) and the Radiological Society of Saudi Arabia (RSSA), will launch tomorrow, Thursday, the Scientific Conference on …

78-Year-Old 'SuperAger' Challenges Longevity Industry With Science-Backed Guide That Skips the Kale and Keeps the Cake

‘Confessions of a SuperAger’ proves you don’t need punishing routines or expensive biohackers to live longer—just smarter choices and better friends. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When Kevin Tynan’s doctor …

The Dynami Foundation Expands National Impact on Lobular Breast Cancer Research Following 10th Annual Uncork for a Cure

A Decade of Strength. A Future of Breakthroughs. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michigan’s The Dynami Foundation’s 10th Annual Uncork for a Cure celebrated a decade of impact last month, marking more than $3.5 …

AMAX Introduces Next Generation Industrial AI Platforms for Semiconductor Metrology

New AMAX industrial AI systems to bring GPU acceleration and thermal efficiency to next generation semiconductor inspection and metrology tools. Amax Holding Co., Ltd. (TWSE:(6933.TW)) FREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

EPC’s GaN Power ICs Enable a New Era of Robotic Agility

EPC91120 Reference Design Combines Power, Sensing, and Control in an Ultra-Compact Format for Robot Joints and UAVs. EL SEGUNDO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC), the world …

Backboard.IO Achieves Record-Breaking 90.1% Accuracy on LoCoMo, Setting a New Standard for AI Memory Systems

AI infrastructure company building stateful and portable memory systems, achieves highest score ever for measuring long-term contextual memory in AI models. OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Backboard, an AI …

A.G.E.S. Learning Solutions Receives Accreditation from Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ)

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY—The Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) has awarded a full two-year accreditation to A.G.E.S. Learning Solutions for its applied behavior analysis (ABA) …

CITI Program Expands Training Portfolio with Regulation of Cell Therapy Products Course

Comprehensive training explores FDA oversight and current Good Tissue Practices (cGTPs) for professionals in the cell, gene therapy, and biologics industries. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CITI …