The ICCROM Register of Heritage Samples Archives was officially launched on May 15, 2024. This major initiative, developed as part of the ICCROM Heritage Samples Archives Initiative (HSAI), aims to raise awareness of the importance of heritage sample collections as an invaluable resource for scientific research. The register currently comprises 18 archives from 15 renowned [...]

In a large-scale collaborative effort, researchers from seven European heritage research institutions conducted a comprehensive investigation into the variations of Oddy test protocols. The results of this study, published in the Heritage Science journal, shed light on key factors that influence the reliability and consistency of this widely used method. Introduced in 1973, the Oddy [...]

L'Oréal Adria and the Slovenian National Commission for UNESCO presented the L'Oréal-UNESCO National Programme "For Women in Science" 2024 Awards yesterday. For 18 years, the programme has been highlighting the importance and role of women in science and rewarding their scientific excellence. The prize was awarded to three promising young researchers, chemist Tjaša Rijavec, physicist [...]