Zvonimir Janko, professor of mathematics at the University of Heidelberg, Germany, is a well known expert in the theory of finite groups. His discovery in 1964 of the group now called the first Janko group in his honour, launched the modern theory of sporadic groups. We wish him a happy 75th birthday! And a happy 100th birthday to his father in Bjelovar, Croatia!
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Silvija Gradeeak – young and brilliant Croatian scientist born in Vukovar
Professor Silvija Gradeeak, with diploma in physics, University of Zagreb, Croatia, 1999, is employed at MIT, USA. Her research focuses on nano-photonics and electronics. She explores novel optoelectronic applications such as nanoscale light-emitting sources, single photon sources, or nanowire lasers.
Croatian Medical Journal takes a lead among 235 journals from 37 countries
The Fogarty International Center of the National Institutes for Health organized the public presentation of the largest coordinated publishing effort in medicine – Global Theme Issue on Poverty and Human Development. At the NIH presentation, the lead speaker was Professor Ana Marusic, editor of the CMJ and current president of the Council of Science Editors.
Prof.Dr. Daniel D. Gajski, a hero of Computer Science
Prof.Dr. Franz Ramming: “… Daniel Gajski did not just light the fire, he also fuelled it substantially. During the last three decades he achieved pioneering results. He was a principal contributor to the areas Silicon Compilation, High-Level Synthesis, and System-Level Design. …”
Making an electrifying difference to climate change
Wattwatt.com is a social network website that brings together people interested in making a difference. It provides the means for more direct public involvement in helping identify priorities and in finding the solutions for increasing electrical energy efficiency.
Opportunity for Croatian Talent – RechargeIT Request for Investment
Earlier this summer, Google.org launched its RechargeIT Initiative to accelerate the adoption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and vehicle-to-grid technology through technical demonstrations, grant-making, advocacy and investments.
Henry Suzzallo, president of the University of Washington from 1915 to 1926
Henry Suzzallo (1875-1933) was president of the University of Washington from 1915 to 1926. The central library of the University of Washington is called Suzzallo Library . His parents Petar and Ana Suzzallo, Croatians originating from Dalmatia, arrived to San Francisco in 1852.
1st U.S.-Croatian conference on the ICT, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industry
The Conference in Split, Croatia, October 1-4, 2007, will feature renowned experts from the U.S. and Croatia who will focus on determining opportunities and strategies that will lead to increased collaboration in several key areas that might directly influence educational and scientific exchange, investment and trade between the U.S. and Croatia in the ICT, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry sectors.
Prvo službeno mikročipiranje konja u Hrvatskoj
Označavanja mikročipom je “prijateljska” metoda koja doprinosi dobrobiti životinja, a ujedno omogućava i identifikaciju životinje, cjeloživotno praćenje životinje kako u uzgojno – selekcijskom radu tako i u praćenju zdravstvenog stanja konja.
Space Travelers Gather in Croatia for Historic Summit
Croatia in Space Space Travelers Gather in Croatia for Historic SummitBy George WhitesidesSPLIT, Croatia – On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of space travel, space travelers with a combined 415 days…
Astronauts and Cosmonauts LIVE from Croatia Aug 24 – 26, 2007
The Astrophysics Initiative in Dalmatia
Ivan Krstić, Harvard: Making antivirus software obsolete
Instead of blocking specific viruses, Krstić’s system sequesters every program on the computer in a separate virtual operating system, preventing any program from damaging the computer, stealing files, or spying on the user. “This defeats the entire purpose of writing a virus,” says Krstić.
Marko Puljić, Ph.D. Philosophy with the touch of Artificial Intelligence
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science, University of Memphis, 2005. Master of Science in Finance, Fogelman College of Business and Economics, 1998. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics / Economics, University of Zagreb, 1996. Unique, to say the least.
MEDILS Znaeajni rezultati u svega 4 mjeseca rada
Usaglašeni su znanstveni programi i smjernice za rad u slijedećoj godini. Isto tako, želimo napomenuti da su prva dva projekta, “Bioinformatika i Biofizika” i “Genetika smrti u kvasca”, već polučili značajne originalne rezultate.
Honey bees hunt for landmines in Croatia
Honey bees buzz over Croatian meadows in an experimental hunt for explosives in an effort to clear away potentially deadly landmines. No field is ever 100% cleared, and that is why any method by which we could additionally increase security is priceless.
Forensic approach to investigation of human right violations
Excavation of site in Dalmatian hinterland, near the village of Zagvozd. All remains were men, mainly middle-aged, with gunshot wounds to the head. All of the positively identified remains belonged to the Franciscan friars allegedly killed in Herzegovina and buried at the analyzed site.
The Visnjan Summer School of Science
Summer School of Science (S3/S3++) is a science workshop held at Visnjan Observatory for high school students interested in natural sciences.
Marin Soljacic, A New Nikola Tesla in Zagreb
The scientist was visibly moved by interest of Croatian media in his work and prime minister praised his team and invention.
Croatian Medical Journals Receive International Recognition
Two Croatian medical journals, “Croatian Medical Journal” and “Lijecnicke novine”, received important international recognition, which was not given much attention in Croatian media.
Ana Marušić, MD, PhD President of Council of Science Editors
A great recogniton for the Croatian scientist Ana Marusic PresidentAna Marusic Ana Marušić MD PhDmarusica@mef.hrDepartment of Anatomy and Croatian Institute for Brain Research, Zagreb University School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia.Dr Marušić is…