Science and technology
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February marks 100 years since invention of polarography
This February marks one hundred years since the invention of polarography, a pioneering method analysing substances in solutions, developed by Jaroslav Heyrovský.
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Brass study helps uncover close ties between Rome and Germanic Bohemia
A team of Czech archaeologists claims that it has proven the existence of extensive trade between the Roman Empire and the Germanic tribes that lived in Bohemia.
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Scientists discover beetle in amber dating back to the Age of Dinosaurs
An international group of scientists, including a Czech expert, have found a fossilized beetle embedded in amber dating back dozens of millions of years.
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Czech scientists planning to create map of resources in space
Czech scientists are planning to create a map of raw materials that can be found in space. The ambitious plan should see the launch of two satellites in four years’ time.
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Virtual virtuosity: Czech device lets musicians play together across vast distances
A Czech device enabling musicians thousands of kilometres apart to play together virtually – with no perceptible audio-visual delay – proved invaluable during the pandemic.
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To Antarctica! Czech scientists to study climate change, animals and stress
Czech scientists regularly head off to Antarctica at year’s end to research climate change. This time, they will also study the impact of polar conditions on themselves.
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Anniversary of the Week
Contact lenses – 1961’s Christmas present to the world
Soft contact lenses were invented by Czech scientist Otto Wichterle around Christmas time in 1961. It was no easy feat.
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To infinity and beyond! Czechs developing thermal switch for missions to Mars, the Moon, deep space
Brno University of Technology researchers are testing a thermal switch to regulate heat in electronics for deep space probes, satellites and vehicles on Mars and the Moon.
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Czech scientists first to look inside atom, open new window into understanding quantum physics
A team of Czech scientists has developed a new microscopic method that made it possible to look inside the atom for the first time ever.
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One-of-a-kind 1960s locomotive heads for National Technical Museum
A unique locomotive created in the 1960s set off at the weekend from Plzeň station for Chomutov, where it will join the collection of the National Technical Museum.
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Prague moon colony and Škoda lunar rover on show at Czech Space Week
Among the many highlights of the ongoing Czech Space Week is a model of “New Prague”, an imaginary space colony on the Moon accompanied by a lunar rover.
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Ostrava researchers develop “home care” flats to help disabled, elderly live independently
The Technical University of Ostrava is testing out a “smart flat” kind of system that helps the elderly age in place, and makes life eaiser for handicapped people.
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