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Sri Lankan Scientist Magazine Empowers Science Ambassadors in University Outreach Program

June 19, 2023March 13, 2024 - by Dilip Fernando - Leave a Comment

The Sri Lankan Scientist Magazine, renowned for its commitment to disseminating science, technology, and innovation-related information, held its inaugural University Ambassadors meeting on June 18th, 2023. Taking place at the prestigious Auditorium of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), this landmark event brought together representatives from over 12 public and private universities in Sri Lanka. The primary objective was to foster collaboration and strengthen the magazine’s outreach efforts within the scientific community and the general public.

Termitomyces srilankensis: A Newly Discovered Fungi Species

May 27, 2023March 13, 2024 - by Dilip Fernando - Leave a Comment

Researchers from the Center for Mountain Futures at Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Center of Excellence in Fungal Research at Mae Fah Luang University have …

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A PATH FOR COMMERCIALIZATION OF FOOD INDUSTRY-RELATED RESEARCH FINDINGS AND INNOVATIONS

April 2, 2023March 15, 2024 - by Dilip Fernando - Leave a Comment

Food Research Selection and Networking Forum- A path for commercializing the food industry related research findings and innovations” was held on 30 and 31 March 2023 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla. The …

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Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology is Established

March 26, 2023March 15, 2024 - by Dilip Fernando - Leave a Comment

Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC) is Established unleashing change through bio-innovation. With the aim of stepping into the global market, that would bring revenue to Sri Lanka along with …

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5th Annual Conference of SLAYS: A Resounding Success

March 26, 2023January 31, 2024 - by Dilip Fernando - Leave a Comment

The 5th Annual Conference of the Sri Lankan Academy of Young Scientists (SLAYS) took place at the Galadari Hotel Colombo on 9th February 2023 and it was a resounding success. …

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BICOST IX Successfully Concluded

March 26, 2023January 31, 2024 - by Dilip Fernando - Leave a Comment

The 9th Biennial Conference on Science and Technology (BICOST IX) organized by the NASTEC was successfully concluded resulting a more comprehensive report on the theme “Science, Technology, and Innovation for …

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Biennial Conference on Science and Technology BICOST IX – 2023

March 9, 2023 - by Dilip Fernando - Leave a Comment

The National Science and Technology Commission (NATSEC) is an apex body for advising the government on formulating science and technology policies, plans, and strategies. The NASTEC is govern by a …

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AgSURS-2023: Agricultural Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 - by Dilip Fernando - Leave a Comment

Agricultural Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka to Disseminate Novel Scientific Findings

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Induction of the New President of SLAAS

January 15, 2023January 15, 2023 - by Dilip Fernando - Leave a Comment

Prof. Ranjith Senaratne has been inducted as the 82nd General President of the SLAAS. Prof Senarathne has been the Chirman of National Science Foundation. The Sri Lanka Association of the …

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“The conclusion is, yes, quantum mechanics resists all possible attacks!” | 2022 Nobel Prize Winners Announced.

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 - by Sisira Kumara - Leave a Comment

The Nobel Prizes are five separate prizes which are awarded in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Peace that, according to Alfred Nobel’s will of 1895, …