Science and Environment

The Most Significant Inventions of Latvia - Gives details on the major inventions of Latvia in biotechnology, anticancer preparations for tumors, Brown Breed cattle, pharmaceutical discoveries, plasma technology, magnethydrodynamics, radiation loop, a miniature camera, and Ripor insulating material. Includes invention applications and properties.
http://85.254.195.114/eng/izgudrojumi/

Biomedical Study and Research Centre of University of Latvia - Biomedical Research and Study centre of the University of Latvia performs research and teaching in molecular biology, biochemistry and biotechnology.
http://bmc.biomed.lu.lv

Latvian Council of Science - Supports scientific research by conducting reviews and financing of promising new projects in Latvia. Page includes list of commissions and topic areas.
http://www.lzp.lv/

Mathematics in Latvia throughout the Centuries - Covers the early mathematical development in the country, such as the use of geometrical symbols. Includes discussion of influential works of local mathematicians.
http://www.math.cornell.edu/~dtaimina/mathinlv.html

Inventions and Inventors of Latvia - Features information about innovations, inventions and scientists from Latvians. Includes information about the nation's patent laws. [Latvian, English]
http://inventions.lza.lv/

Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis - Organic, bioorganic, organoelement, and physical organic chemistry and biological and pharmacological properties of synthesized compounds.
http://www.osi.lv/

Institute of Physics at the University of Latvia - Research center specializing in problems of magnetohydrodynamics(MHD) and heat and mass transfer. Includes list of publications and MHD conferences.
http://www.sal.lv/

Latvian Nature Fund - Supports projects to protect Latvia's natural habitats. Page includes the foundation's history and organizational structure. [Latvian, English]
http://www.ldf.lv/

Biomedical Research and Study Centre of University of Latvia - Performs research and teaching in molecular biology, biochemistry and biotechnology.
http://159.148.89.1

PAIC Centre of Processes' Analysis and Research - Private research institution committed to mathematical modeling and consulting in hydrology and engineering, as well as software development.
http://www.paic.lv/en/index.php

Pasaules Nature Funds - Environmental conservation organization works with the World Wildlife Fund to preserve pristine natural areas in Latvia. Page includes list of programs and details about Lake Pape. [English, Latvian]
http://www.pdf.lv/

Institute of Astronomy University of Latvia - Information about astronomical activities in Latvia.
http://www.astr.lu.lv/

Latvian Museum of Natural History - The oldest multidisciplinary museum of natural sciences in the Baltic countries.
http://www.dabasmuzejs.gov.lv

Institute of Limnology - A resource about limnology (science about lakes) in the Baltics. Research papers contain information about the biggest Latvian lakes.
http://www.limnology.lv

The Latvian Institute: Nature and Ecotourism - Describes the terrain, plants and animals that are common in Latvia.
http://www.li.lv/en/?id=27

VIRAC - Ventspils International Radioastronomy Center - About the radio astronomy centre in Ventspils.
http://www.virac.lv/