Top 10 Achievements of Belarusian science

Belarus' Academy of Sciences has compiled Top 10 achievements in fundamental research in 2016:

1. Localization of light states,

Stepanov Institute of Physics

The new method allows for conducting an efficient quantum tomography of light

2. New type of light fields,

Stepanov Institute of Physics

Allows for delivering light energy over long distances

3. Complex large-size image analysis,

NASB United Institute of Informatics Problems

Breast cancer early detection and diagnosis

4. Unique materials for space exploration,

Institute of Powder Metallurgy

Development of large-scale astronomic mirrors for use in outer space

5. Materials for new-generation solar cells, NASB Materials Research Center in cooperation with physicists

Used for development of new-generation solar cells

6. Slowdown of biochemical reactions, NASB Institute of Physical Organic Chemistry

The method is designed for use in the development of new-generation medications

7. Step towards regeneration of nerve cells, NASB Institute of Biophysics and Cell Engineering and NASB Institute of Physiology

The results show ways of nerve cells regeneration

8. Modulators of glucose oxidase,

NASB Microbiology Institute

For the first time scientists discovered chemical compounds to produce a substance used in bioelectronics devices

9. Unique monument of the Vikings era,

NASB History Institute

The unique archaeological monument of the Vikings era in Eastern Europe (8th – 10th cc.) – the Cordon of Vitebsk Podvinye – was discovered and studied

10. In vitro rye breeding,

NASB Arable Farming Research and Production Center

The new technology helps speed up selective breeding

Source: National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB)