Slovak Science, page 6

This column reports on science stories involving Slovaks or in Slovakia.

It is supported by the ESET Foundation, which awards the ESET Science Award to exceptional scientists every year.

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Slovak Egyptologists discovered ancient transport road

Experts assume that the road was not used to drag load; bricks were carried by workers and soldiers on foot.

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Comenius University scientists discover a new species of snake

They have named it after a long-forgotten Kingdom.

Designer Štefan Klein

Visionary designer believed in his flying car from the very beginning

Štefan Klein: I wouldn’t have had a better career abroad.

Michaela Musilová suiting up.

She used to make clothes for aliens, today she travels to Mars

Michaela Musilová helps open doors for Slovaks to international space research.

Milan Kováč

Maya expert: The world we live in is not the only one possible

Leading Slovak expert contributes to rewriting Maya history.

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Slovak glass scientist succeeded in EU schemes

No one invested a cent in scientific infrastructure between 1989 and when EU funds arrived, says Dušan Galusek.

Slovak scientists contributed to reveal Maya’s agriculture principle

It may indicate the environmental vulnerability of the Mayan civilization.

Blog: Complexity in Science

Even the best-controlled experiment cannot capture all variables and angles.

Andrea Sadloňová
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Slovak scientist develops vaccines to save lives

Because of conditions for science, he decided to work abroad.

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Slovaks participate in a major breakthrough in Maya archaeology.

Slovak archaeologists discover a key to understanding the Maya

Revolutionary laser technology has changed the view of current knowledge about the ancient Mayas. Slovak experts' findings are part of a major breakthrough in Maya archaeology.

A Slovak rover will cruise simulated Mars territory

Slovak Michaela Musilová will be part of a five-member crew to attend the simulated Mars mission. She plans to promote her country as much as possible.

The first Slovak satellite goes into orbit

After five years of construction, SkCUBE is ready to fly

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