Vitskap og innovasjon24.07.2026
Situated amidst fields and meadows on the outskirts of the Slovenian capital, the TRIGA (Training, Research, Isotopes, General Atomics) research reactor is one of the country's most significant scientific facilities. It functions as one of the Jožef Stefan Institute's main research centres. The TRIGA reactor does not generate electricity. Instead, it harnesses neutrons - tiny particles that enable researchers to study materials, develop new technologies, and address challenges in energy, medicine, and environmental protection.
Vitskap og innovasjon10.07.2026
ITER, the world's largest experimental fusion reactor, is under construction in southern France. Slovenian experts are also part of this effort, contributing to the development of the technology used to demonstrate that nuclear fusion, the process that powers the Sun and the stars, can be a safe and sustainable source of energy.
Vitskap og innovasjon21.04.2026
Artificial intelligence, which has become an integral part of our lives in recent years, has a long and rich tradition in Slovenia. The development of artificial intelligence in Slovenia began as early as the 1970s, when Slovenian researchers were among the pioneers in this field. What once started in a modest attic would lead to groundbreaking global innovations.
Vitskap og innovasjon13.11.2025
Slovenian and international researchers, representatives of universities, institutes, and public administration gathered in Ljubljana for the NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme Information Day. The event provided an opportunity to learn more about the programme’s operation, financial mechanisms, and opportunities for cooperation in international scientific and technological projects.
Vitskap og innovasjon10.11.2025
The term citizen science is relatively new in Slovenia. It originates from the English term citizen science and was proposed and substantiated by academician Prof. Dr. Zdravko Mlinar. Although it has only been in use for two years, this does not mean that such projects did not exist before - they simply were not referred to as citizen science.
Vitskap og innovasjon03.07.2025
On 21 June 2025, Slovenia became the 25th full member of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), marking a milestone achievement for Slovenian science, education, and technological development. This is a recognition of the long-standing work of Slovenian scientists who have contributed their knowledge and dedication to the advancement of particle physics and helped establish Slovenia’s presence in the international scientific community.
Vitskap og innovasjon12.04.2024
Slovenian mathematical physicist Tomaž Prosen, in collaboration with researchers from Google's Quantum AI lab, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the field of quantum computing. The team successfully conducted a quantum simulation of a quantum material and discovered a completely new type of transport in the process.
Vitskap og innovasjon06.11.2023
Today at the Space Summit in Seville, Spain, Slovenia presented a formal request for full membership of the European Space Agency (ESA). The request for membership, which follows the official decision of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia last Friday, was submitted today to the Director-General of ESA, Josef Aschbacher, by State Secretary at the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport, Matevž Frangež, and the head of the Slovenian Space Office, Tanja Permozer, on the margins of the ESA ministerial meeting.
Vitskap og innovasjon29.09.2023
Today's European Researchers' Night will feature a wide range of activities in 27 locations across Slovenia, as well as in Gorizia, Italy, and Podgorica, Montenegro. The organisers want to bring science closer to the wider public. The events have been organised in the framework of two Slovenian projects, Night has its power! and Humanities, It's You!
Vitskap og innovasjon24.08.2023
The Slovenian team returned from the 16th International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad with one gold, two silver and one bronze medal and a commendation. The overall winner of the Olympiad was Peter Andolšek from Bežigrad Grammar School. The Olympiad took place from 10 to 20 August in Poland, where this year the 550th anniversary of the birth of Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus is being celebrated. The next Olympiad will take place in Brazil.
Vitskap og innovasjon28.06.2023
A research team led by internationally renowned Slovenian archaeologist Ivan Šprajc has discovered the remains of the Mayan city of Ocomtun in the tropical rainforest of southern Mexico, which was an important regional centre of the indigenous society of the time around 1,000 years ago, the ZRC SAZU has announced.
Vitskap og innovasjon11.01.2023
The ancient Mayan calendar may originate from 1100 BC, which is many centuries earlier than previously thought, reveals new research by Slovenian archaeologist Ivan Šprajc. The results of this analysis were published by the renowned journal, Science Advances.