A new 1.5-m telescope explores space from NAO Rozhen from 1 July

  The modern facility was opened 42 years after the construction of the observatory The new robotic telescope of the Institute of Astronomy - BAS was officially unveiled at 12:00 on July 1 on the territory of the National Astronomical Observatory Rozhen. In the solemn ceremony, connected with the newest acquisition for the astronomical community in Bulgaria, participated the Prime Minister Acad. Nikolai Denkov, Minister of Education and Science Prof. Galin Tzokov, the President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of BAS, regional and municipal leaders, scientists from Bulgaria and Serbia. The celebration was opened with a performance of "Izlel e Delyu haidutin" by the talented young singer and violinist Diana Chausheva from the "L. Pipkov” National School of Music [...]

2023-07-07T09:34:51+03:00Monday, 3 July 2023|Categories: Astronomy, Space Research and Technologies, Selected|
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A new experiment with a Bulgarian instrument from the Liulin series on Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo spaceplane

Virgin Galactic company has conducted its first commercial mission into suborbital space with the SpaceShipTwo spaceplane. (Virgin Galactic launches first commercial spaceflight (spacedaily.com)) The flight began on June 29, 2023 at 11 a.m. EDT (16:00 GMT) from Spaceport America in New Mexico, USA. (Home | Virgin Galactic) The mission involved two pilots and four passengers: Pantaleone Carlucci, an engineer at the National Research Council of Italy, Colin Bennett, an astronaut instructor at Virgin Galactic, Colonel Walter Villadei of the Italian Air Force, and Lieutenant Colonel Angelo Landolfi, a doctor from the Italian Air Force. Virgin Galactic calls this mission Galactic 01. It is a joint research study of the Italian Air Force and the National Research Council of Italy called "Virtute 1". The mission [...]

2023-07-03T10:40:07+03:00Friday, 30 June 2023|Categories: Astronomy, Space Research and Technologies, General news, Selected|Tags: |
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Memorandum of Cooperation between the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan

  The President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of BAS, and the President of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan Prof. Kunsulu Zakarya signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between the two scientific organisations. The ceremony, which took place in Astana, was also attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bulgaria to Kazakhstan H.E. Boyan Hadjiev. Prior to the signing of the document, the heads of the two Academies discussed the opportunities for deepening cooperation between the scientists from Bulgaria and Kazakhstan. Among the priority areas of joint activity are biotechnology, mathematics, materials science, nuclear physics and others. Before BNA, Prof. Revalski pointed out that the memorandum aims to create a basis for future interaction [...]

2023-06-16T13:53:14+03:00Friday, 9 June 2023|Categories: General Academic News, Selected|
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Exhibition “Cajal, 170 years”

  An exhibition "Cajal, 170 years", dedicated to the Spanish Nobel laureate Santiago Ramon y Cajal, was opened today at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The exhibition is on the occasion of the 170th anniversary of the birth of the Spanish scientist and the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Cajal Institute. Santiago Ramon y Cajal is considered the founder of neuroscience for his discoveries about the mechanisms that govern the morphology and connecting processes of nerve cells. This exhibition tells the story of Cajal's remarkable life, his great contributions and dedication to science. His illustrations are still used in medical textbooks today, said the President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy. The Ambassador of Spain H.E. Alejandro Polanco thanked [...]

2023-06-09T11:30:08+03:00Monday, 5 June 2023|Categories: General news, Selected|
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BAS awarded 22 young scientists for 24 May

A solemn assembly on the occasion of the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian alphabet, education and culture and of the Slavonic literature was held at the “Prof. Marin Drinov" Hall of BAS.  During the ceremony the awards for young scientists "Professor Marin Drinov" and for the youngest scientists "Ivan Evstratiev Geshov" for 2022 were presented. The prizes are awarded by the General Assembly (GA) for achievements in nine scientific fields. The President of the GA, Corr. Member. Evelina Slavcheva and Sofia Mayor Yordanka Fandakova presented the awards. Twemty-two young scientists were awarded for their achievements in the past year. The winners of the "Professor Marin Drinov" award have a doctoral degree and are under 35 years of age. The [...]

2023-05-26T09:43:31+03:00Wednesday, 24 May 2023|Categories: Selected|
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Pythagoras Awards for scientists of BAS

    The 2023 Pythagoras Awards of the Ministry of Education and Science were presented at a solemn ceremony held on May 19 at the University of National and World Economy. Two scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences were awarded the prestigious prize. An established scientist in the field of social sciences and humanities is sociologist Prof. Pepka Boyadjieva, DSc from the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of BAS. In the category for established scientist in the field of natural and engineering sciences the award goes to Prof. Stoycho Yazadzhiev, DSc, from Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski” and the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of BAS who is a corresponding member of the Academy. Clarivate Analytics presented the award for the best science metrics [...]

2023-05-29T13:57:54+03:00Monday, 22 May 2023|Categories: General news, Selected|
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