Latest news from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
BAS participates in the European Heritage Days with an exhibition on Dante Alighieri
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences will take part for the seventh consecutive year in the European Heritage Days – Sofia initiative, organized jointly with Sofia Municipality, the Ministry of Culture and the French Cultural Institute. [...]
Multidisciplinary team from BAS applies innovative marker technologies in plant biodiversity research
DNA barcoding is a marker-based approach in which a short nucleotide sequence from the genome serves as a marker for the taxonomic identification of organisms regardless of sex, developmental stage and integrity. Analogous to the [...]
Order of “St. Cyril and Methodius” collar received Acad. Vassil Sgurev
Academician Vassil Sgurev was awarded the Order of St. Cyril and Methodius” – collar for his contribution to the development of electronics, robotics and information technologies. At a ceremony in the Coat of Arms Hall [...]
Scholars present the latest research in the field of Thracology
Twenty scholars from the most prestigious scientific institutions will present the latest research in the field of Thracology during the Fourth Readings in Thracology on “ANCIENT THRACIA AND THE THRACIANS: SAID AND OMITTED”, dedicated to [...]
Ambassadors visited BEO “Moussala” at INRNE – BAS
Representatives of diplomatic missions in the country climbed Moussala Peak on 27 August 2021 and visited the Basic Ecological Observatory (BEO) Moussala at the Institute of Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy (INRNE) BAS. The visit [...]
“Wonders of Bulgaria”: BAS plays a key role in the preservation and promotion of cultural and historical heritage through modern digital technologies
The International Forum "Culture and Business - Together in the Digital World" was held on 30 August at the Marinela Hotel, Sofia. The organizers of the prestigious event were Standard Media and the Wonders of [...]
BAS with key role in EASAC vaccination campaign
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, as a member of the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC), participates in the vaccination campaign of the international organisation. The aim of the campaign is to combat the mass [...]
The Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy-BAS presents the beauty of nuclear science and technology in a photo exhibition
The beauty of nuclear science and high technology, revealed in 30 professional photographs on the Bridge of Lovers, will delight the residents and guests of Sofia from 10th to 23rd August 2021. The organizer of [...]
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)”. […]