Latest news from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Donation to the Institute of Microbiology of BAS
photo: BNA The Institute of Microbiology of BAS has received a donation of BGN 30 thousand for the continuation of the research of scientists from the Virology Department. The funds were collected by [...]
Study of stress and coping with it in the conditions of spreading coronavirus infection
The Department of Psychology at the Institute for Population and Human Studies at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IPHS-BAS) presents the results of a study of stress responses and ways of dealing with it in [...]
The National Museum of Natural History with a pilot study of Antarctica’s fish diversity
Dr. Tihomir Stefanov, ichthyologist at NMNHS, during the expedition Field research under the project "Ichthyological studies in coastal sea in the Bulgarian Polar Base on Livingston Island" of the National Museum of Natural [...]
BAS showed a sample of ready-made activated charcoal masks at the Ministry of Economy
Samples of masks with activated charcoal filters made of apricot stones that do not leak viruses of a size similar to coronaviruses were presented by Prof. Pavlinka Dolashka of the Institute of Organic Chemistry with [...]
BAS scientists join the National Operational Staff to combat coronavirus
Today, a team of scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has been attached to the National Operational Staff to help with real-time data on the spread of coronavirus as well as predictions. This has [...]
BAS has formed a working group on coronavirus
In connection with the occurrence of coronavirus cases in Bulgaria, the President of BAS, Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy, has formed a working group of specialists to assist the Council of Ministers [...]
BAS presented innovations to combat coronavirus to the Council of Ministers
At the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, we have developments in various institutes that are related to the production of new materials and can help at this time of crisis to improve the quality of Bulgarian [...]
The event of BAS and BSMEPA “Science for Business” is postponed until further notice
The joint event of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) and the Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency (BSMEPA) Science for Business is postponed in relation to the preventive measures against the spread of [...]
The exhibition „First impression is from your clothes…“ is in Vienna on the occasion of 3 March
Exhibits of the National Ethnographic Museum are in Wittgenstein House on the occasion of the National Day of Bulgaria On the eve and on the occasion of the National Day of Bulgaria, on 3 March [...]
The Academies of Sciences of Bulgaria and Romania with 40 joint projects in 2020
The cooperation between Bulgaria and Romania in the field of science and culture was discussed at a meeting in BAS by the President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Prof. Julian Revalski, full member of [...]
Prof. Gérard Mourou: The power of the extreme-light laser is 1000 times bigger than the power of the world energy network
The laser with ultra-high intensity pulses is 1000 times more powerful than the World Energy Network. This was said by the Nobel Prize winner in Physics 2018, Professor Gérard Mourou, during his lecture. The French [...]
Laboratories for the digitization of cultural heritage are being built by IEFSEM
Two digitalization laboratories will be set up at the Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum of BAS which participates in the “Heritage BG” Center of Excellence. The “Digital Ethnographic Archive” laboratory will [...]
“Bulgarian Archaeology 2019” – results of the most active archaeological year in the last two decades
On 14 February 2020, the National Archaeological Institute with Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (NAIM at BAS) presented the thirteenth national archaeological exhibition “Bulgarian Archaeology 2019”. By tradition, the exhibition presents the most [...]
Partner of the Economic Research Institute of BAS is recognized as a leading think tank in the world
The Korean Development Center (KDI) which is a partner of the Economic Research Institute of BAS under 3 international projects has been recognized as a leading think tank in the world. This is indicated by [...]
Scientist from IEFSEM-BAS with an honorary doctorate by Södertörn University in Stockholm
The University of Södertörn in Stockholm, Sweden, has conferred the honorary title of Doctor Honoris Causa on Prof. Dr. Elena Marushiakova. The title is awarded in connection with her contribution to the development of Romani [...]
Training seminar for small learning & research communities
The High School Students’ Institute of BAS organizes a training seminar for small learning & research communities (teams of a teacher and students) under a project funded by the Ministry of Education and Science. The [...]
European Commissioner Mariya Gabriel visited the QUASAR Center of Competence
A working meeting with the participation of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel was held by the scientists at the QUASAR Center of Competence "Quantum Communication, Intelligent Security Systems and Risk Management". Academician Chavdar Roumenin and Assoc. Prof. [...]
Prof. Hristo Balarev with the Order “St. Cyril and Methodius”- pendant
At a solemn ceremony held on 31 January 2020 in the “Coat of Arms Hall” on 2, Dondukov Blvd., President Rumen Radev honored Prof. Hristo Balarev of the Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry - [...]
A young scientist at IEES-BAS is the winner of the “Entrepreneur in Science 2020” competition with a project for an ecological battery
Assist. Prof. Iliyan Popov, PhD from the Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems (IEES-BAS) is one of the two winners of this year’s “Entrepreneurs in Science” competition organized by Karoll Knowledge Foundation. The award ceremony [...]
In memoriam
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences with deep sadness announces that on 19 January 2020, after a short illness, Academician Blagovest Hristov Sendov passed away at the age of 87. Acad. Blagovest Sendov was a world-renowned [...]
National Round Table “Jewish labour service during World War II – rescue plan or repressive measure”
On 17 January 2020, a scientific round table was held at the Central Military Club organized by the Institute for Historical Studies of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the Independent Historical Society on "Jewish [...]
BAS to host Danube Academies Conference on climate research in October
The President of BAS - Prof. Julian Revalski, full member of the Academy, had a working meeting with Prof. Felix Unger, President of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. The meeting was held in [...]
An exhibition dedicated to the 130th anniversary of the arrival of Mikhailo Dragomanov in Bulgaria
An exhibition dedicated to the 130th anniversary of the arrival of Mkhailo Dragomanov in Bulgaria was opened on 18 December in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The exposition has been arranged by the Scientific Archives [...]
Talented pupils present projects at the jubilee science fair “150th Anniversary of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences”
Young talents present 15 projects in the field of natural sciences within the jubilee science fair “150 Years of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences”. The two-day event is organized by the Institute of Mathematics and [...]