RBI Team Joins E-NICHE COST Project to Advance Chemical Ecology Research
A research team from the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI), led by Dr. Marin Roje, is participating in the COST project E-NICHE that aims to unify the diverse fields of chemical ecology, fostering cross-disciplinary research and innovation to explore the fascinating world of natural compounds to learn how life on Earth communicates through chemical signals.
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.
A New Technology for Ocean Conservation
The oceans, often envisioned as vast blue expanses harboring the mysteries of the deep and unexplored ecosystems, are now closer to revealing their secrets thanks to the efforts of scientists involved in the SOUND project (Swarm of Underwater Noise Detectors).
The DONES Project Spearheaded by Croatia and Spain Paves the Way for Global Fusion Energy Advancements
In a groundbreaking move for the future of sustainable energy, the DONES Program has emerged as a pivotal player in the construction of next-generation fusion power plants, underscoring the united commitment of Croatia, Spain, and the international community towards advancing fusion technologies and materials.
RBI Leads in Horizon 2020 Programme Achievements
The Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) has distinguished itself by achieving success in the highly competitive Horizon 2020 programme, the European Union's framework programme for research and innovation. This recognition comes as a result of the institute’s substantial contribution and outstanding performance in terms of both the number of projects applied for and successfully contracted.
DONES Steering Committee supports the ramp-up of the IFMIF-DONES international team
The second DONES Steering Committee, the highest governing body of the DONES Fusion Programme, met in Granada on 26 October to review the progress of the programme, in particular the findings of the panel of independent experts who analysed the current state of the DONES baseline data.
Ovarian Cancer Research Unveils New Cross-Resistance Mechanisms
Collaborative research led by Dr. Anamarija Brozović's team at the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI), in partnership with colleagues from the University of Zagreb, Vienna, Mainz, and Stanford, as well as the experts at Fidelta Ltd., has resulted in a significant advancement in the understanding of how ovarian cancer cells develop cross-resistance to the drugs typically administered for its treatment.
Green Nanocoatings for the Materials Surface Functionalization
A multidisciplinary team of researchers led by Dr. Katarina Marušić from the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) has developed an innovative methodology for improving the properties and functions of material surfaces.