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Lithuania Introduces SYLOS 3 – A High-Capacity Laser System (Lithuania.lt)

Two Lithuanian laser companies, Ekspla and Light Conversion, have collaborated in a consortium to unveil SYLOS 3 (SYLOS – Single Cycle Laser), a cutting-edge laser system, to the world. This system has successfully completed testing and was installed at the ELI-ALPS research institute in Szeged, Hungary. SYLOS 3, unique in the world due to its exceptional parameters, is now accessible to the global scientific community. Its outstanding feature lies in delivering 15 TW of peak power at a 1 kHz repetition rate and an 8 fs pulse duration. The kilohertz repetition rate enables researchers to collect significantly more data in the same period of time and, thus, enhance the efficiency of experiments.

Taiwan encourages companies to invest in Lithuania to deepen bilateral cooperation (Euractiv)

Lithuania has solid research capabilities and innovation while Taiwan has commercialisation capabilities and experiences in developing international markets, a Taiwanese official told Euractiv, adding that they would be glad to provide various kinds of facilitation to deepen this cooperation.

Green uprising: Vertical farming in emerging Europe (East-Fruit)

Leafood’s farm in a massive warehouse on Vilnius’s outskirts, home to 12,600 square metres of growing area, became operational this May. By the time it reaches full capacity this autumn, it hopes to harvest a tonne of leaves from 12 varieties of greens and herbs every day—a tenth of the total demand in Lithuania. Leafood is using 14-storey growing towers and operational software developed by Taiwanese vertical farms maker YesHealth—one of Leafood’s investors—and has hired Taiwanese engineers to come to Lithuania and train local staff. This synergy comes as Lithuania and Taiwan increase economic and diplomatic relations.

What major changes in the Lithuanian innovation ecosystem are revealed by the Index? (Startup Lithuania)

When evaluating the development of the innovation ecosystem, Lithuania has risen by five positions in the Global Innovation Index this year, ranking 34th out of 132 countries of the world. This long-awaited and record-breaking leap is due to the consistent growth of the startup ecosystem and the improvement of the national business environment in a positive direction.

Lithuania’s secret UNESCO heritage-listed weapon (AFR)

Take a look at a map of Lithuania. On its west side, you’ll see a thin ribbon of land draped languidly across the Baltic sea – as if the country has shed its skin.

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