Institute of Limnology - Comprehensive resource about limnology (science about lakes) in the Baltics. Research papers contain information about the biggest Latvian lakes. Language: English
PAIC Centre of Processes' Analysis and Research - Private research institution committed to mathematical modeling and consulting in hydrology and engineering, as well as software development.
Mathematics in Latvia throughout the Centuries - Covers the early mathematical development in the country, such as the use of geometrical symbols. Includes discussion of influential works of local mathematicians.
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