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A model tested against 99 laboratory datasets offers a cooperative explanation for a long-standing low-dose radiation paradox, raising the possibility of a broader mechanism for limiting mutation accumulation Some laboratory-grown cells respond to radiation in a counterintuitive way. At low doses, their ability to reproduce can fall unusually sharply, yet Read more
In connection with the objective set out in the government program—“We will restore the autonomy of science. We will prepare a new, transparent law that reinstates the professional independence of the MTA (Hungarian Academy of Sciences) and the research institutes, and settles the status of academic assets.” we propose reconsidering Read more
We are proud to announce that Maria Gracheva has been awarded with Akadémiai Ifjúsági díj – Academic Youth Award on the 23rd of February 2026. Title of her thesis is: “A Növényi Élet Fizikája: A Víz- és Fém-Transzport Feltárása a Növényi Ellenállóképesség Javításáért” – The Physics of Plant Life: Exploring Read more
The 30th AUTUMN RADIOCHEMISTRY DAYS were held between October 13 and 16, 2025, in Balatonszárszó, jointly organized by the Scientific Committee on Radiochemistry of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and its working committees, together with the Radioanalytical Section of the Hungarian Chemical Society. During the three days, 25 scientific presentations Read more
We’re excited to announce that the Side Event titled “Training and tutoring in Nuclear Safety, Nuclear Security and Radiation Protection” will be held in Vienna on 17 September, 2025 on the margins of the 69th Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference. The event will highlight Hungary’s long-standing involvement in Read more
Targeted alpha therapy (TαT) is one of the most promising frontiers in cancer treatment. By using radioactive elements that emit highly energetic alpha particles, scientists can deliver lethal blows to cancer cells with extreme precision—damaging tumours while sparing surrounding healthy tissues. Among the most powerful tools in this approach is Read more
Researchers at the Institute of Engineering Physics and Materials Science of the HUN-REN Energy Research Centre (HUN-REN EK MFA) are involved in an international collaboration to develop complex microchips that can analyse artificially maintained cell cultures and tissues by applying highly integrated microelectronic, optical, microfluidic and microbiological systems supported by Read more
Solar energy is a key asset in the fight against climate change—but its reliability is challenged by the unpredictable nature of sunlight. A new AI-based model developed by Hungarian researchers offers a game-changing solution: it predicts solar irradiance with high accuracy minutes ahead, using minimal computing power. This innovation could Read more
A new collaborative study sheds light on the dynamics of fine aerosol particles emitted from the human respiratory system during speaking, and evaluates how effectively different types of face masks filter them under real-world conditions. The research was conducted by scientists from the HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research, the HUN-REN Read more
The HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research, Institute for Energy Security and Environmental Safety (HUN-REN EK EKBI), in collaboration with Eötvös Loránd University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL, USA, Tennessee), is investigating the adaptation strategies of various photosynthetic organisms to drought stress. Their research has revealed that the ornamental plant Read more
