2 Apr

Persistent hiccups in a far-off galaxy draw astronomers to new black hole behavior

At the heart of a far-off galaxy, the supermassive black hole appears to have had something similar to hiccups. New analysis reveals a tiny black hole repeatedly punching through a larger black hole’s disk of gas. Among the co-authors of the international study, which has now been published in the prestigious journal Science Advances, is also Michal Zajaček from Masaryk University, Faculty of Science.

27 Mar

Jana Šmardová, my model of ideal teacher

Read the speech in which Filip Trčka introduces Professor Jana Šmardová as a teacher who inspired him in so many ways during his studies. Filip delivered his speech at the launch of the English edition of the book ‘What can tumours teach us’.

26 Mar

This latest expedition to Masaryk University’s Antarctic station was the shortest so far. Scientists confirm the occurrence of bird flu at the site.

Members of Masaryk University’s 20th scientific expedition to the J. G. Mendel Czech Science Station in Antarctica returned safely to the Czech Republic at the weekend. This latest expedition differed from previous trips in the length of time researchers spent at the Science Station, which has been the shortest so far due to a series of logistic and climatic difficulties. While there, however, they were able to confirm presence of the highly infectious bird flu virus at the site.

22 Mar

Two projects from the MU Faculty of Science have advanced into the TOP 10 of Masaryk University’s ‘Start Your Business’ competition

Natural scientists Matej Zámečník, with his ‘Spicy Cell’ project, and Eliška Pivrncová, with her ‘LactoPads’ project, have made it to the TOP 10 of the ‘Start Your Business’ competition, and therefore move on to the second round. They can now work on improving their projects before they demonstrate them once again at the next presentation on April 24, 2024.

21 Mar

The CzecHopes conference attracted 350 high school students to the University campus in Bohunice. They left excited and full of inspiration

At first a little uncertainty and curiosity, followed by enthusiasm for an amazing event, lots of great experiences, information gained and, sometimes, new friendships. This is how the feelings of almost 350 high school students attending CzecHopes, the largest Czech high school conference, could be summed up. The conference was held at the Brno-Bohunice University Campus and in the grounds of Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science at Kotlářská in mid-February.

18 Mar

The Faculty of Science of Masaryk university has become an academic partner of the STARMUS festival.

The STARMUS festival, which brings together Nobel Prize winners, scientists, astronauts, thinkers, artists and musicians, will visit Bratislava from 12 to 17 May. This is the first time that the festival will come to Central Europe, giving visitors a unique opportunity to meet live with world-famous scientists and personalities from various fields. The Faculty of Science of MU has become academic partner of the festival and will present itself during the event as part of the accompanying Starmus Camp programme.

8 Mar

Unexpected Discovery by Botanists from MU: How Plant Genome Sizes Change from Pole to Pole?

Researchers in Brno have discovered an unexpected trend in plant genomes through their research. Based on prior studies, they anticipated that the genome size, which significantly affects plant growth, would increase from the equator towards the poles. However, their research showed significant differences between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, attributed to how genome size influences plant distribution in relation to the local climate.

6 Mar

Natural scientists danced and sang at the ball

Natural scientists abandoned all normal laboratory and office duties and exchanged their white coats for evening gowns and suits when the Representative Ball of Masaryk University’s Faculty of Science took place on the first Saturday of March at Semilasso in Brno. Almost 330 visitors came to dance, sing and enjoy the evening’s great atmosphere with colleagues and friends. The Natural Scientists’ Society prepared a diverse program for everyone, with a midnight surprise featuring the highlight of the evening.