Science and discoveries
Fascinating facts, innovations, and the latest discoveries in simple language.
Patent Office Presents New Rules for Geographical Indications
The Bulgarian Patent Office published a draft law that adapts national legislation to a European regulation concerning the protection of geographical indications for artisanal and industrial products.
Bulgarian Crafts with European Protection: New Registration Regime
The Patent Office is launching a large-scale information campaign to register traditional Bulgarian artisan products in the European Union, with a focus on preserving authentic production and cultural heritage.
European Dialogue on Innovation and Intellectual Property
Key representatives of the Patent Office of Bulgaria and the EU Intellectual Property Service held a strategic meeting in Alicante, discussing future perspectives for the development of industrial property and digital transformations.
Revolutionary Discovery: Brain Cells with Key Role in Memory
A scientific team from California reveals the existence of a new type of star-shaped cells, called "astroformers," which play a critical role in memory mechanisms and potentially can change our understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.
Revolutionary data reveals the secrets of the Martian atmosphere
The European Space Agency achieved a significant scientific breakthrough by presenting the first precise vertical profiles of the Martian atmosphere using an innovative radio-occultation technique.
Innovative biofilm developed by Bulgarian scientists extends the shelf life of foods.
Researchers from the University of Food Technologies in Plovdiv have developed a revolutionary biopolymer film that self-heals when damaged and simultaneously extends the shelf life of packaged products. The discovery has already been patented and is set to undergo industrial testing.
The European Space Agency has launched a new satellite mission to monitor the carbon cycle.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced the start of preparations for a new satellite mission called CarbonSat-2. The mission's goal is to provide precise data on the Earth's carbon cycle by measuring the concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane with high resolution.
Bulgarian scientists are developing innovative nanotechnologies for precise cancer treatment.
An innovative system of biodegradable nanoparticles that deliver chemotherapeutic agents directly to tumor cells without damaging healthy tissues is being developed by a team from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. This technology has the potential to significantly reduce the side effects of cancer treatment.
Intellectual property in education: How to use generative AI safely and ethically
The European Union Intellectual Property Office publishes an interactive graphic that helps teachers and students understand how to interact with new generative AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, without infringing on copyrights. A free online course on the basics of intellectual property is also provided.
European Civic Science Award - presentation of awards in Brussels
Tomorrow, a special event will be held in the capital of the EU, where the winners of the "EU Prize for Citizen Science" competition will be announced. The initiative encourages projects that engage the general public in scientific research on social, cultural, and environmental topics.
Powerful solar activity warns of a possible geomagnetic storm
The Russian space observatory IKI RAN recorded an intense solar flare of class X1.2, which may lead to a geomagnetic storm and disruptions in technological systems on Earth in the coming days.
Europe introduces the world's most powerful supercomputer - JUPITER
The European supercomputer JUPITER, based on NVIDIA technologies, has been officially put into operation. Located in Germany, JUPITER is part of the European EuroHPC initiative and will be used for advanced research in areas such as climatology, medicine, and quantum physics.
Europe opens doors to global scientific talents with a new 500-million program
The European Commission has launched an ambitious initiative called "Choose Europe for Science", which will invest 500 million euros in attracting leading scientists from around the world, including the United States, in the context of declining funding for scientific institutions there. The program offers facilitated access to funding, fast visa procedures, and favorable tax and social regulations.
China has launched the country's first clinical trials of an innovative wireless brain-computer interface system.
China achieves a breakthrough in the field of brain-computer interfaces, conducting the country's first clinical trials of advanced wireless invasive technology. A patient with tetraplegia successfully controls electronic devices through thought control after a minimally invasive surgical procedure.
Patent Office temporarily suspends the acceptance of applications for Voucher 3 for SMEs
The Patent Office of Bulgaria and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) are temporarily suspending applications for Voucher 3, intended to support the patenting of SMEs, due to the exhaustion of funds. However, the opportunities for Vouchers 1, 2, and 4 remain open.