The Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) has been included in the 801-900 group of the world’s 1,000 best universities by the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), advancing from the 901-1,000 group last year, the university said on Friday.
Hungarian astronomer discovers near-Earth asteroids
A Hungarian astronomer recently discovered previously unknown near-Earth asteroids, the HUN-REN Hungarian Research Network said on Monday.
Hungary to contribute EUR 32 million to ESA programmes in 2025
Hungary will contribute 32 million euros to European Space Agency (ESA) programmes in 2025, the foreign ministry's commissioner for space research said on Sunday.
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Hungary urges European space research strategy
Hungary's ministerial commissioner for space research called for a common European space research strategy and regulation in an address to a conference of ambassadors to the European Union in Parliament on Saturday.
Hungary’s Kurtag, Roska among Wolf Prize recipients
World-renowned composer Gyorgy Kurtag and renowned neurobiologist Botond Roska are among the recipients of the prestigious Wolf Prize this year.
Debrecen University inaugurates pilot research lab
The University of Debrecen, in eastern Hungary, has inaugurated a pilot research laboratory set up with 5.2 billion forints (EUR 13m) worth of European Union funding.
Hungarian developed VR space cabin presented
The first fully Hungarian developed simulation space cabin fitted with VR technology was presented in Budapest on Thursday.
Space commissioner calls Hungary, ESA cooperation “success story’
Orsolya Ferencz, the foreign ministry's commissioner for space science, has called Hungary's membership in the European Space Agency (ESA) since 2015 a "real success story".
MCC Youth Research Institute: Half of Hungarian 15-19 year-olds use ChatGPT
Young Hungarians increasingly feel the impact of AI in their daily lives, according to a survey by the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) Youth Research Institute published on Wednesday.
Final decision made on Hungarian astronaut, backup for ISS mission
In line with the final decision of an expert committee, Tibor Kapu has been selected as the Hungarian astronaut to be sent to space and his backup will be Gyula Cserenyi, the foreign minister said on Monday.
Culture minister calls on EU to support AI solutions in preserving cultural heritage
The European Union must support the contributions of artificial intelligence to preserving European and national cultural heritage, but must stand up to technology-based attempts "built on manipulation and designed to strip people of elements of their dignity", the minister of culture and innovation said ...
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Ader hails Hungarian invention aimed at eliminating disposable plastics
President Janos Ader on Monday hosted two young Hungarian chemists in his podcast Blue Planet, who had created a mixture of bacteria which could make plastics bio-degradable.
HUNOR: astronaut candidates complete isolation training
Four candidates to become astronauts in the Hungarian to Orbit (HUNOR) programme have successfully completed a six-day isolation training session, HUNOR said on Facebook on Friday.
Hungary launches fourth satellite
Hungary this week launched its fourth small satellite with a mission to gauge levels of artificial electromagnetic smog in the upper atmosphere, as well as its exposure to ionising radiation, the Budapest University of Technology and Economics said on Thursday.
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Hungary attends World Forestry Congress in Seoul
Forests are in the focus of Hungary's fight against climate change, Sandor Szentpeteri, Hungary's deputy state secretary in charge of the country's woods, told the 15th World Forestry Congress in Seoul on Wednesday.
Hungary signs agreement with European Space Agency
Hungary has signed a framework agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA) on cooperation in its national research astronaut programme, the foreign ministry's commissioner for space science said on Thursday.
Szeged to host International Olympiad in Informatics in summer
Secondary school students from around a hundred countries will participate in the 35th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) to be held in Szeged, in southern Hungary, from August 28, an official of the ministry of economic development said on Tuesday.
