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09. 03. 2026

Light vs. Antibiotics – Can We Get Harmful Substances Out of Our Water?

Wastewater contains large amounts of antibiotics. Researchers from the J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry of the CAS have now come up with a new idea for removing them more effectively by harnessing the power of light – photocatalysis. ...

02. 03. 2026

Better ECGs and Industrial Superlasers – Real-World Results of CAS Research

The Czech Academy of Sciences is the country’s leading research institution and a powerhouse of basic research. Increasingly, however, it is also working to translate research results into real-world practice. ...

26. 02. 2026

Czech Academy of Sciences to launch a joint-stock company

The CAS is establishing a joint-stock company designed to bring scientists and investors together and accelerate the path from lab to marketplace, making it easier to translate research results into real-world applications. ...

20. 02. 2026

In the Age of AI, Spotting a Fake Photo Is Harder Than Ever, Expert Says

As a child, Barbara Zitová loved to draw and do math. Her affection for both mathematics and images of all kinds has stayed with her ever since. ...

18. 02. 2026

How to Turn Ideas into Successful Grants: The New ERC Incubator Is Offering Help

European Research Council grants are not rewards for playing it safe. They demand bold ideas, enough time to prepare, and institutional backing that supports researchers at just the right moment. ...

09. 02. 2026

SciComm 360° Tackled How to Communicate Science in the Age of Disinformation

Efforts to present research findings in clear, accessible language are becoming a standard part of scientific work, but new challenges keep emerging – like how to communicate science in a society that is growing ever more polarized. ...

04. 02. 2026

The Academy of the Future? A New Vision for Attracting Scientific Talent

A bold name, a clear goal – to raise the prestige of the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) and make it more attractive to researchers from the Czech Republic and abroad. ...

03. 02. 2026

When Cars Fly and Bullets Swerve – Physics Gone Wrong on the Silver Screen

Sometimes the abilities of action-movie heroes are enough to make your jaw drop. They can see through walls, shoot around corners, and seem completely immune to gravity. Which movie blunders are guaranteed to make scientists groan? ...

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