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The 2026 lecture series of the “Current Issues in Science” academic seminar has begun

This year's edition of the academic seminar “Current Issues in Science” began with a lecture by Corr. Memb. Stefan Dragoev, DSc, on “Current Scientific Research and Innovations in Bulgarian Foods of Animal Origin.” The topic of the quality, safety, and functionality of foods of animal origin is not only topical but also key to the development of the Bulgarian food sector. In his lecture, held on January 22, 2026, as part of the “Current Issues in Science” academic seminar, Corr. Memb. Dragoev presented current scientific research and innovations in Bulgarian foods of animal origin conducted over the last decade. The lecture presented scientific research on inhibiting lipid peroxidation processes in sausages by optimizing the composition of mixtures of natural antioxidants and biologically active substances; [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-01-23T16:03:05+02:00Friday, 23 January 2026|Categories: General news|

BAS and Maritsa East Mines sign an agreement

Scientific research on the “Pilot studies and innovations using waste clays extracted during lignite mining for traditional and alternative building materials” project will be carried out by scientists from two institutes of BAS. The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Maritsa East Mines signed an agreement for joint work on the “Pilot studies and innovations using waste clays obtained from lignite mining for traditional and alternative building materials” (PRIMI) project. The project has been developed in cooperation between Maritsa East Mines EAD and two institutes of BAS - the Institute of Physical Chemistry and the Institute of Mineralogy and Crystallography, as well as the “Enzo Ferrari” Department of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy. The President of BAS, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, and [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-01-21T09:33:00+02:00Tuesday, 20 January 2026|Categories: General news, Selected|

BAS, BEH, and Maritsa East Mines sign a tripartite agreement for cooperation in the exploration of critical raw materials and rare earth metals

At an official ceremony attended by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria, Rosen Zhelyazkov, and the Minister of Energy, Zhecho Stankov, on January 15 in Radnevo, a tripartite agreement was signed between the Geological Institute of BAS (GI-BAS), the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH), and Maritsa East Mines EAD, represented by Prof. Svetoslav Georgiev, Mr. Valentin Nikolov, and Mr. Todor Todorov, respectively. Under the agreement, the GI-BAS team will conduct a comprehensive study and analysis of the content of critical and strategic raw materials (including rare earth elements) in the East Maritsa Coal Basin. The aim is to establish the potential of lignite coal in the basin for the extraction of critical and strategic raw materials which would ensure a long-term perspective for [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-01-19T10:21:35+02:00Friday, 16 January 2026|Categories: Climate Change, Hazards and Natural Resources, Selected|

A doctoral student from the Institute of Microbiology of BAS wins the annual doctoral scholarship of the Karoll Knowledge Foundation

Lidiya Kechidzhieva, a doctoral student in immunology at the Institute of Microbiology of BAS, is the new recipient of the annual doctoral scholarship of the Karoll Knowledge Foundation. She won the jury's vote in competition with two doctoral students from Sofia University and one from South-West University. The topic of her doctoral thesis is “Investigation of the effect of a specific methyl-supplemented diet on the development of systemic lupus erythematosus in mouse models of the disease.” Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is one of the most complex autoimmune diseases, characterized by impaired immune tolerance, chronic inflammation, and severe organ damage. Current therapies are limited due to their non-specificity and cytotoxicity which necessitates the search for new, more selective approaches. The project addresses this need by investigating [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-01-19T10:20:06+02:00Friday, 16 January 2026|Categories: Biomedicine and Quality of Life, Selected|

Lecture on “Laser-induced nuclear fusion – a new physical paradigm”

On January 13, Assoc. Prof. Ekaterina Yordanova, Director of the Institute of Solid State Physics at BAS, delivered the first public lecture for 2026 in “The World of Physics – Live” lecture series at the American Center in the Sofia City Library. The popular science lecture on “Laser-induced nuclear fusion – a new physical paradigm” which marks the beginning of the second decade of the lecture series, attracted the attention of the physics community in Bulgaria, representatives of various physics fields, and the general public. Assoc. Prof. Yordanova, head of the Bulgarian project for the construction and validation of a laboratory prototype for laser-induced controlled nuclear fusion funded by the Ministry of Innovation and Growth under the “Scientific Research, Innovation and Digitization for Smart Transformation” [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-01-14T16:09:56+02:00Wednesday, 14 January 2026|Categories: Nanosciences, New Materials and Technologies|

Applications are now open for “Best Youth Startup in Bulgaria 2026”

The fifth edition of the national youth competition will offer support for a larger number of projects, a rich training and mentoring program as well as numerous in-person and online events. From January 12 to April 24, 2026 young people from all over the country aged between 18 and 29 (including students and pupils in grades 11 and 12) with bold and innovative business ideas can take part in the fifth edition of the “Best Youth Startup in Bulgaria” national competition. The competition is the largest initiative to promote youth entrepreneurship in Bulgaria and is organized by the Fund of Funds and Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” (Faculty of Economics) under the patronage of the Minister of Innovation and Growth. The competition is supported by [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-01-14T16:08:30+02:00Wednesday, 14 January 2026|Categories: General news|