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The ant hills - a world of silent communication and incredible efficiency
The ant colonies represent complex biological systems, in which information is transmitted lightning-fast through chemical signals. Despite the lack of technology, ants demonstrate remarkable efficiency in coordinating their activities, even surpassing modern means of communication.
The revolution in the world of video: How artificial intelligence is changing the rules of the game
Artificial intelligence is increasingly entering the process of creating video content, allowing for the quick and easy generation of realistic video clips. This revolutionizes the advertising world, providing new opportunities for targeting and personalization of messages. The changes affect both content creators and viewers, who receive more relevant and effective advertising content.
Advanced Frontex technologies improve the protection of the Bulgarian borders
Deputy Minister Lyubomir Yosifov thanked Frontex for the support that meets the operational needs of Bulgaria. The European Border and Coast Guard Agency and the General Directorate "Border Police" are launching a pilot project to test advanced drone surveillance technologies for external borders. The project aims to assess how this technology can increase operational efficiency and help detect cross-border crime in real-time.
The Spinoff Europa technology conference is returning in 2025 in Sofia, with a focus on innovation and a sustainable future.
The International Spinoff Europa Conference 2025 will be held on June 19-20 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The event is dedicated to technological startups and will bring together over 250 participants, including scientists, entrepreneurs, institutions, and investors. The conference will offer a rich program with key panels, a "Spinoff of the Year" competition, laboratories for artificial intelligence, personalized medicine, and other areas, as well as opportunities for B2B meetings and networking.
Innovative technologies for monitoring are being tested in Sozopol.
On June 5, 2025, in the area of the Shofyorski Beach in Sozopol, a demonstration of a pilot project funded by the EU will be held, aimed at using mobile command centers, drones, radars and artificial intelligence to improve security and response in crisis situations. Access to the beach will be temporarily restricted during certain time intervals.
Burgas students design a sustainable future for the "Mladost" sports hall
The third edition of the eco-innovative camp under the project "Reassessment of climate neutrality in European coastal cities" (Re-Value) concluded with inspiring ideas for the transformation of the Mladost sports hall in Burgas. Over 80 students proposed bold, technological and socially significant innovations that will be considered for implementation within the "RELAUNCH THE CITY" (RELAUNCHTOWIN) project.
The newly established National Innovation Fund – a key unit for the innovative development of Bulgaria
The government adopts a Decree for the establishment of a National Innovation Fund (NIF) as a secondary budget administrator under the Ministry of Innovation and Growth. The goal is for NIF to become a key unit for the implementation of innovation policies in Bulgaria, providing specific mechanisms for financing innovation projects. This will facilitate the access of small and medium-sized enterprises and startups to financing, accelerating the transfer of technologies to the market and increasing the competitiveness of Bulgarian companies.
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences presents innovative developments for business.
Scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) presented their latest technological developments at a special forum organized jointly with the Agency for Small and Medium Enterprises at the Ministry of Innovation and Growth. The event was opened by Deputy Minister Krasimir Yakimov, who outlined future opportunities for financing joint projects between business and the scientific community.
New technological challenges for dual-use innovations in defense
The Ministry of Innovation and Growth and Sofia Tech Park are organizing an information day on the new opportunities under the Defense Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA). The event will present ten new challenges aimed at finding dual-use technologies to support NATO's mission of building a peaceful, secure, and sustainable future.
A fungus that survives in conditions mimicking Mars is changing astrobiology and the goals of missions to the Red Planet.
Scientists in Brazil have found that the fungus Rhinocladiella similis can survive in extreme conditions similar to those on Mars. The discovery is changing approaches in astrobiology and the goals of future Mars rover missions.
London - The European city with the least precipitation
Despite the widespread belief, London is not as rainy a city as is commonly thought. In fact, the British capital ranks among the driest cities on the Old Continent, with the amount of precipitation there being significantly less compared to other major European centers.
The humanoid robot Atlas perceives and interacts with the environment
The engineers from Boston Dynamics reveal details about the complex perception system that allows the humanoid robot Atlas to perform various tasks in real-world conditions. The robot uses a combination of high-precision sensors, computer vision, and machine learning to recognize and localize objects around it, assess its position in space, and coordinate precise manipulations.
The billionaire Musk is accelerating the launch of new services in X, including an encrypted messaging app.
Elon Musk is withdrawing from the White House to accelerate the launch of new services and products in the companies he owns. Among them is the new messaging app XChat, which will offer encryption, disappearing messages, and the ability to exchange any files.
The Ministry of Innovation and Growth is activating the transfer of technologies to improve the connection between science and business.
Deputy Minister Martin Danovski announced that the Ministry of Innovation and Growth (MIG) is taking key steps to activate the technology transfer processes. This includes developing the capacity of existing technology transfer offices and launching a Technology Transfer Fund with over 30 million euros.
Astrological Forecast for June 2, 2025
Today, both the Sun and Moon are in Gemini, creating a whirlwind of ideas, communication, and mental energy. It’s a great day for socializing, learning, and sharing information. Stay focused and don’t spread yourself too thin.