Slovenia ranks 35th in global innovation ranking

Ljubljana, 16 September - Slovenia has lost one spot in the ranking of the most innovative countries published by the UN World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), landing in 35th place out of 135. It received the best score in...

Slovenian, Hungarian businesses talk cooperation in space technologies

Ljubljana, 16 September - Representatives of Slovenian and Hungarian companies discussed at a business forum in Ljubljana on Tuesday opportunities for collaboration in space technologies between the two countries. A bilateral meeting on the same...

Cooperation in hydrogen, robotics in focus of Slovenian-Japanese conference

Ljubljana, 16 September - Slovenia and Japan can cooperate and learn from one another in many areas, including new technologies and innovation, heard the Slovenian-Japanese business conference held in Ljubljana on Tuesday. Key areas for...

Slovenian pioneers in pursuit of flying

The history of aviation walks a fine line between insanity and innovation. In Slovenian lands the story goes that it all began with an 18th-century nobleman but the development of aviation truly took off at the beginning of the 20th century. It is...

Exhibition by artist of Slovenian heritage, Gary Bukovnik, opens in Ljubljana

Ljubljana, 16 September - The exhibition Eternal Spring, by renowned American artist of Slovenian heritage Gary Bukovnik, has opened in the atrium of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts (ZRC SAzu). The event, organised by the Slovenian...

Thousands in Slovenia cut off by poor transport links

Ljubljana, 16 September - Roughly 60,000 people in Slovenia live in transport poverty, lacking access to reliable public transport and unable to afford or use a car, according to Slovenian researchers. The issue is most acute in rural areas and is...

Trbovlje festival explores our relationship with technology

Trbovlje, 16 September - The 16th Speculum Artium festival will kick off in Trbovlje on Wednesday, running until Saturday at the Delavski dom cultural centre. This year's event features 27 works by creators from Slovenia and abroad, exploring the...

Israeli Research Challenges Assumptions on Soldiers’ Posthumous Parenthood

A new study and wartime policy shifts are forcing Israel to confront who gets to decide on posthumous sperm retrieval and when consent should be recorded Nearly half of Israeli men say they would oppose posthumous use of their sperm by parents—and...

Businesses fear Slovenia’s cannabis reform to create a workforce of stoners

Slovenia has become one of the latest EU member states to legalise cannabis for medical purposes, while also taking its first steps towards allowing limited personal use. The shift, seen by many as a landmark in public health and civil rights, has...

National institute ushers in new era for African science

AFRICA A new generation of scientific collaboration is dawning in Africa. The continent’s scientific community is setting an ambitious course, pooling its expertise and consolidating its capacity to tackle global challenges in physics, mathematics...

Wang Yi: China's growth offers opportunities for Slovenia and beyond

China's continuous development will offer opportunities to countries around the world, including Slovenia, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in Slovenia's capital Ljubljana Sunday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the...

China's growth offers opportunities for Slovenia and beyond: Chinese FM

LJUBLJANA, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- China's continuous development will offer opportunities to countries around the world, including Slovenia, visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here Sunday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of...

Slovenian President Speaks Out for the First Time on Measures of RS Authorities

The President of the Republic of Slovenia, Natasa Pirc Musar, spoke out for the first time after the decision of the government of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian (BiH) entity Republika Srpska (RS) to ban her from entering that part of BiH. She...

Luka Doncic’s $25,000,000 move sums up Slovenian’s long-term plans with Lakers

LA Lakers superstar Luka Doncic appears to be preparing to make the city his long-term home, as evidenced by his most recent purchase. On Saturday, the Daily Breeze reported that Doncic purchased a $25 million house in the Manhattan Beach area....

China, Slovenia hail ties, vow more cooperation during Wang Yi's visit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar in Ljubljana, Slovenia, September 13, 2025. /Chinese Foreign Ministry Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar in Ljubljana,...

Chinese, Slovenian FMs vow to enhance political, economic ties

LJUBLJANA, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Top Chinese and Slovenian diplomats have pledged to strengthen political ties and enhance economic cooperation during their talks here on Saturday. During the talks with his Slovenian counterpart Tanja Fajon,...

When is Ballon d’Or 2025 announced? Date, time and how to watch ceremony on TV

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True Darkness 'Reshuffles' Your Consciousness, Some Scientists Say—Resetting Your Inner Self

Here’s what you’ll learn in this story: Darkness has long been associated with feelings of insecurity and fear, but that is a learned response. We actually evolved in 12 hours of darkness. Numerous studies find that darkness may reset our brains...

Trade and intl. affairs in focus as top Chinese official visits Slovenia

Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon hosted her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi for an official visit in Ljubljana on 13 September with the pair hailing the development of the relationship between their countries, and noting the importance of multilateralism...

"It's just smoke and mirrors" – Over 500 cryptography scientists and researchers slam the EU proposal to scan all your WhatsApp chats" target="_self"…

Over 500 cryptography scientists and researchers have signed a joint letter against the EU's controversial child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning proposal Experts warn that the Danish version of the text still fails to address concerns around...