Teen scientist breaks barriers: No child is a lost cause
As a child, Tomáš Čermák struggled socially, but now, at 18, he's graduating high school, winning awards, and working with the Czech Academy of Sciences.
Tu, 15.4.2025
Czech Academy of Sciences
Article | Scientists
Petr Viewegh’s Microcosm and Macrocosm
Petr Viewegh (formerly Dvořák) popularises natural sciences among the general public through his lectures, astronomy camps, and other activities.
Th, 27.2.2025
CEITEC
Article | Scientists
Ondřej Havelka: Laser can get rid of the chemistry of the beakers
During his academic career, Ondřej Havelka has collected one prestigious award after another. However, he is not focused on awards but rather seeks new challenges.
We, 19.2.2025
CXI TUL
Article | Scientists
Pavel Plevka: I only give my team colleagues projects that I would be happy to work on myself
Virologist Pavel Plevka, two-time ERC grant holder at CEITEC MU, seeks new team members. He discusses virus research, team leadership, and opportunities for students and postdocs.
Th, 13.2.2025
CEITEC
Article | Scientists
100 years since the birth of the father of Czechoslovak electron microscopy
Brno excels in electron microscopy, drawing on Armin Delong's legacy. Brno University of Technology, where he studied and earned an honorary doctorate in 2014, considers it a strategic focus.
Th, 13.2.2025
Brno University of Technology
Article | Toxicology
Reproductive health issues affect a large portion of the population, and I am glad that I can contribute to their solution, says researcher Eliška Řehůřková
Eliška Řehůřková - why she chose toxicology, what she sees as the problem with animal testing, what challenges her field faces, and what causes more and more couples to struggle with reproductive issues.
Tu, 11.2.2025
RECETOX - Centrum pro výzkum toxických látek v prostředí
Article | Science and research
Spin waves as the key to more sustainable AI: Ondřej Wojewoda makes a breakthrough in measurement using Brillouin spectroscopy of light
The growing influence of AI brings with it huge energy demands, which in turn bring large-scale climate challenges. Ondřej Wojewoda from CEITEC BUT brings a revolutionary solution in his PhD thesis.
Th, 6.2.2025
CEITEC
Article | Scientists
Long-time director of the RECETOX Centre and Professor Emeritus Ivan Holoubek has passed away
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Professor Ivan Holoubek, a leading Masaryk University figure and expert on global conventions against persistent organic pollutants, on January 19, 2025, at age 73.
Mo, 27.1.2025
RECETOX - Centrum pro výzkum toxických látek v prostředí
Article | Science and research
Protein scientist Jan Velecký: Machine learning can shine where human imagination falls short
Jan Velecký - explains what protein engineering is about, why it is important to study protein solubility, and how machine learning can be crucial for human knowledge.
Fr, 24.1.2025
RECETOX - Centrum pro výzkum toxických látek v prostředí
Article | Scientists
Bohumil Kolář: Artificial intelligence opens up new job opportunities
Bohumil Kolář applies artificial intelligence in places where ordinary people can hardly imagine it.