Threads of history: what can archaeological textiles reveal?
Bones, ceramic shards, and jewelry give archaeologists clues about ancient history – and so can fragments of centuries-old textiles, as shown by the ...
26. 06. 2024

Plants contain an incredible wealth of chemicals, Tomáš Pluskal says

As a newly graduated computer scientist, he had a thriving software company in Prague. However, his desire to perfect his karate took him all the way to Japan. What was initially meant to be a short trip turned into a ten-year stay. ...
17. 06. 2024

Two dozen young scientists received the Otto Wichterle Award

Frustrated magnets, metallic materials suitable for treating fractures, corruption in public administration, the history of bark beetle infestations, and climate law. ...
10. 06. 2024

Threads of history: what can archaeological textiles reveal?

Bones, ceramic shards, and jewelry give archaeologists clues about ancient history. In contrast, fragments of centuries-old textiles long seemed worthless, yet they too offer unique testimonies, as shown by the fabrics found in graves at Prague ...
28. 05. 2024

Over 2,000 silver coins from the 12th century discovered near Kutná Hora

The coins had been buried for roughly 900 years until a woman stumbled upon them while walking across a plowed field. Initially stored in a ceramic vessel, the coins were found scattered both on and below the surface. ...
21. 05. 2024

The nanoworld of molecules and future electronics: Two Dioscuri Centers open

The Czech Republic is the second country after Poland to establish Dioscuri Centers of Scientific Excellence, initiated by the Max Planck Society. ...
20. 05. 2024

Celebrating bees: understanding the role of pollinators and why they are at risk

World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20 – the birthday of Anton Janša, one of the founders of modern beekeeping. The purpose of this day is to highlight the importance of pollinators for our planet. ...
14. 05. 2024

What makes up cosmic rays? A new method by a Czech physicist provides insight

Cosmic rays from outer space constantly bombard Planet Earth. It is likely that the highest-energy cosmic ray particles penetrate our atmosphere much deeper than previously thought, and thus may also be significantly heavier. ...
06. 05. 2024

New training will help confront gender-based violence in academia

According to the newest UniSAFE data, two out of three individuals have at one point encountered gender-based violence (GBV) in academia. Nonetheless, it remains an issue that is neglected in research institutions and universities. ...
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