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Sri Lanka NRC Offers President’s Awards for Scientific Research 0
- Features
- January 6, 2026
The National Research Council of Sri Lanka (NRC) honored exceptional Sri Lankan scientists at the President’s Awards for Scientific Research ceremony on December 18, 2025, held at Water’s Edge, Battaramulla. These awards recognize the best research papers published in esteemed journals, underscoring significant contributions from local scientists. The NRC stresses the importance of research that meets the needs of key industries in Sri Lanka and promotes studies primarily conducted within the country. The awards include the “President’s Award for Scientific Research” and the “NRC Merit Award for Scientific Research,” with eligibility extending to both publications and patents.
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Impact of Warmer River Temperatures on Japanese Eel Populations Revealed 0
- Features
- December 23, 2025
Research shows that warmer rivers significantly influence the abundance of Japanese eel populations in northern habitats.
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New Mushroom Species Discovered in Sri Lanka: Significant Findings by Dr. Aseni Navoda Ediriweera and Research Team 0
- Features, News by country, Top News
- May 27, 2023
Dr. Aseni Navoda Ediriweera and her research team from Mae Fah Luang University in Thailand and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made significant discoveries in the field of mycology. They have identified two new mushroom species and a new record of a mushroom species in Sri Lanka.
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UNCTAD and TSRI Collaborate to Empower Women Entrepreneurs and Researchers in Thailand’s Bio-Circular-Green Economy Model 0
- Education, Features, News by country, Top News
- May 27, 2023
UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) and Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) have joined forces to provide training and support to women entrepreneurs and researchers in Thailand’s Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy model. This partnership aims to promote sustainable and inclusive opportunities while capitalizing on Thailand’s biological diversity and cultural richness.
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