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Developing Solutions to Reduce Waste in Historic City Centres
he Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) has joined the international FICHO project as a scientific partner. Over the next two years, the project will develop and test waste management models in the UNESCO cities of Šibenik, Mostar and Kotor.
Zeolites Can Transport Charge: New Discovery Paves the Way for Smart and Sustainable Materials
New research by scientists from the Ruđer Bošković Institute shows that charge transport in zeolites can be tuned by controlling particle size and water content. The findings open new opportunities for exploring their use in sustainable functional materials, for example in sensors and other systems where controlled ion transport is essential.
Mia Mesić Awarded the L’Oréal–UNESCO “For Women in Science” Fellowship
As a Master of Chemistry and an assistant in the Laboratory for the Synthesis of New Materials at the Division of Materials Chemistry of the Ruđer Bošković Institute, Mia studies materials whose significance is not measured by their size, but by their potential to one day find application in more sustainable electronics. In recognition of her work to date and the promise she has shown, she is this year’s recipient of the fellowship awarded through the national L’Oréal–UNESCO “For Women in Science” programme.
Miller Conference in Croatia for the First Time: Dubrovnik hosted the 33rd edition of the prestigious meeting on radiation chemistry
For the first time since it was launched in 1959, the 33rd Miller Conference on Radiation Chemistry was held in Croatia.
Viruses Play Crucial Role in Earth's Methane Cycle
In a new study, an international team of researchers, including scientists from the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI), has uncovered the critical role of viruses in Earth's methane cycle. Published in Nature Communications, this research signifies a major advancement in environmental science, elucidating the complex interaction between microorganisms, viruses, and greenhouse gases.
Experts on the Application of Ionizing Radiation in Biomedicine
Successful finish of the four-day workshop on the application of ionizing radiation in biomedicine.
Top World Scientists and Businessmen on Mediterranean Aquaculture Gathered in Split
The project focuses on the development of consumer-driven aquaculture production.
Use of ionizing radiation for the protection and conservation of cultural heritage objects
The book provides an overview of some of the most significant results achieved over ten years.
Upgrading of 60Co Panoramic Irradiation Facility in Croatia
The Laboratory for Radiation Chemistry and Dosimetry (LRKD) was granted a project by IAEA worth 221,000 euros.