Latest news from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
New low-temperature facility preserves the rich collection of the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research
The low-temperature chamber supports the storage of specimens in the Herbarium of the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Studies of BAS. The state-of-the-art equipment is being used for the first time at the Bulgarian [...]
Hello, Space! Bulgaria calling
Scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences took part in the one-day scientific forum "Hello, Space! Bulgaria Calling" which took place on 26 July in Sofia Tech Park. The event culminated in a videoconference with [...]
Cutting-edge methods for converting renewable marine energy are developed by scientists of BAS
Three unique natural energy conversion technologies are being developed by scientists at the Centre for Hydro and Aerodynamics at the Institute of Metal Science, Equipment and Technologies of BAS. The developments are the result of [...]
The National Archaeological Institute at the age of 100
Honorary plaque of BAS - gold for the National Archaeological Institute with Museum A celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Archaeological Institute of BAS was held in the Central Hall of the National [...]
Online workshop “Space weather, solar activity and data analysis” under the Horizon 2020 project STELLAR
In the period 12-15 July 2021, Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies /DIAS/, as a partner of the STELLAR project, with the Institute of Astronomy with National Astronomical Observatory "Rozhen" at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences [...]
State-of-the-art еquipment explores polymeric nutraceutical and cosmetic formulations
New laboratories with modern equipment for innovative polymer materials were opened at the Institute of Polymers of BAS. The equipment is part of the Centre of Competence "Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources and Waste of Medicinal [...]
Premiere of the book “Unity Makes Strength. Bulgarian recipients of Belgian national orders in the 21st century”
Premiere of the book “Unity Makes Strength. Bulgarian recipients of Belgian National Orders in the 21st Century” (Tendril Publishing House) took place in the Regional History Museum – Sofia on 13 July. Its author is [...]
“Marin Drinov” badge of honour of BAS for Prof. Kostadin Ivanov
The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy, bestowed on Prof. Dr. Kostadin Ivanov “Marin Drinov” Badge of Honour at a ceremony held in the Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear [...]
Cooperation Agreement between BAS and the Russian Academy of Sciences
An agreement on scientific and technological cooperation was signed by the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) and the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) at a ceremony held remotely today. The President of the BAS Prof. [...]
Fellowships for the Institute of Mathematical Sciences in Miami were won by scientists from BAS
Three women scientists from the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences won fellowships under the programme of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences of the Americas at the University of Miami. [...]
Stephen Cantrell and Mina Teicher arrive for an official visit to the International Centre for Mathematical Sciences in Sofia
On 28 June 2021, Prof. Stephen Cantrell, Director of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences of the Americas (IMSA) and Prof. Mina Teicher, Director of the Emmy Noether Institute in Israel are coming on an official visit [...]
June – month of herbs
Medicinal plants are one of the greatest treasures of our country. The first step for the conservation and sustainable use of this wealth is well knowing it. The Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research has [...]
Four new books on Bulgarian-Ukrainian cultural relations
Four books on Bulgarian-Ukrainian cultural relations were presented at BAS by the Institute of Literature and the Embassy of Ukraine in Bulgaria. The comparative collection “Bulgaria and Ukraine – Culture at the Turning Points (XIX-XIX)”, [...]
Bulgarian scientists with awards for innovative developments in the field of nanostructures and microwave pollution
The “Academician Emil Djakov” Award for scientific contribution to radiophysics, physics and quantum electronics was presented at a ceremony at the Institute of Electronics of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The Scientific Council of the [...]
A cooperation agreement was signed between BAS and “G. С. Rakovski” National Defence College
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the “G. С. Rakovski” National Defence College have signed an Agreement on Cooperation and Collaboration in the “Royal Halls” complex today. […]
A single-family house with zero electricity consumption and a hydrogen-powered trolleybus were presented by scientists
Bulgaria’s first multidisciplinary demonstration projects involving industry, local government and business were presented at an online information meeting under the National Science Programme “Low-Carbon Energy for Transport and Domestic Use (EPLUS)”. […]
International Scientific Conference on “Large-Scale Scientific Computations”
The 13th International Conference on Large-Scale Scientific Computations LSSC’21 is organized by the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies – BAS in cooperation with the Bulgarian Section of SIAM (BG SIAM) and the Centre of [...]
Dr. Herbert Giess is the new winner of the Gaston Planté Medal
The organizer of the international conference LABAT`2021 is the Evgeni Budevski Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy, awarded virtually Dr. Herbert Giess with [...]
The embroidered animated film “Marmalade” has been selected for two international festivals
The embroidered animated film “Marmalade” directed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Radostina Neikova from the Institute of Art Studies of BAS has been selected in the official programme of one of the most prestigious world festivals [...]
Dictionary of new words in the Bulgarian language (from the first two decades of the XXI century)
The Dictionary of New Words in the Bulgarian Language (from the First Two Decades of the 21st Century) has been published (Sofia, Nauka i Izkustvo Publishing House, 2021). The dictionary is the work of a [...]
The development of the Arabian Desert as a driver of megafaunal exchange between Eurasia and Africa over the last ten million years
An international team of paleontologists, in which one of the lead authors is Prof. Nikolai Spassov from the National Museum of Natural History of BAS, has published new data and arguments for the dispersal of [...]
Stream through time: 8000 years of history presented at the National Archaeological Museum
On 26 May 2021, Wednesday, the National Archaeological Institute with Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (NAIM at BAS) opened the exhibition “Stream Through Time: Rescue Archaeological Excavations along the Extension of the Gas [...]
Pythagoras Prizes for contributions to science for scientists of BAS
Three scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences have been awarded the Pythagoras Prizes 2021 for significant contributions to science. The official ceremony took place on 24 May and was broadcast on Bulgarian National Television. [...]
Ceremonial assembly on the occasion of 24 May
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences celebrated 24 May - the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian alphabet, education and culture and of the Slavonic Literature with a ceremonial assembly. The [...]