International Workshop on the Characterisation and Quantification of Lithium, from the Micro- to the Nano-Scale, from Mining to Energy

Lithium is now a very important element for the energy domain following the spectacular development of the lithium-ion batteries. However, its characterizationat at the scales of the micrometer and of the nanometer is still challenging. Thus any initiative that develop cooperation between researchers and inform the scientific communittee about the recent advances in this field…

The discovery of DNA structure: impact on life in the planet, human development and wellbeing

At a time when scientists are urged to develop high technologies, a question immediately arises – What technology can be developed/improved without the contribution of basic sciences? It is impossible to run without putting one ́s feet on the ground. Likewise, it is impossible to develop new and reliable technologies without the knowledge derived from…

Impact of research in science education. Addressing the need for a knowledge-based society

This expert seminar was organized by Estonian Academy of Sciences and University of Tartu, supported by Horizon 2020 Twinning project “Addressing Attractiveness of Science Career Awareness” (SciCar). This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 952470. SciCar – a science education project – addresses…