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In the context of the events dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the first academic-type research institutes, several distinguished personalities of the international scientific community paid a visit, on June 14, to the “Alexandru Ciubotaru” National Botanical Garden (Institute). The event was attended by Prof. Randy Schekman, Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine, Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, USA, Honorary Member of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova and a scientist...

In an age when science is called upon to provide answers to major challenges facing society — from public health, food and energy security to climate change, artificial intelligence and disinformation — the responsibility of the academic community is greater than ever. The Romanian Academy and the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, together with personalities of world science close to our academic space, address researchers, professors, doctoral supervisors, young scientists, universities, research institutes and decision-makers on both banks of the Prut with a call to reaffirm a fundamental...

On April 23, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASM) elected new honorary members during the 8th Session of the General Assembly of Full and Corresponding Members, paying tribute to internationally renowned personalities for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of science and for their active role in strengthening academic cooperation. The decision was adopted following a rigorous evaluation process, carried out in accordance with legal provisions and academic regulations. The nominations, submitted by the scientific sections of the ASM, were examined within the respective...

Dr. Salvatore Aricò Chief Executive Officer of the International Science Council Address to the Academy of Sciences of Moldova on receiving the award of the Nicolae Milescu Spătarul Medal. 16 April 2026 Dignitaries, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, At the outset may I acknowledge how pleased I am to accept this invitation by the Academy of Sciences of Moldova and, therein, Professor Ion Tighineanu for his kindest invitation. Moreover, I am profoundly honored to be chosen as the recipient of the “Nicolae Milescu Spătarul” Medal. I certainly do not speak 9 languages as he did but had...

Prof. Sir Peter David Gluckman, President of the International Science Council (ISC), will visit the Republic of Moldova from 15 to 17 April 2026, at the invitation of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova. He will be accompanied by Dr. Salvatore Aricò, Chief Executive Officer of the International Science Council. The visit reflects the ISC’s mission to advance science as a global public good and to strengthen international scientific cooperation in addressing complex global and regional challenges. It also underscores the importance of mission-oriented science and evidence-informed policymaking...

In the 20th century, science radically changed the world: it revolutionized medicine, brought new sources of energy and light, created technologies that transformed human life, and opened new horizons for society. The experience gained unequivocally confirms that the progress of a nation — and of humanity as a whole — is determined by the progress of science. Today, in the 21st century, humanity faces complex and existential challenges: health crises, the need for clean and sustainable technologies, food, ecological and energy security, and the preservation of peace and global balance...

Prof. James Rothman: Science prospers when it develops internationally and draws from all the world’s talents, and countries that encourage these talents prosper accordingly. On September 4th, 2025, Prof. Ion Tighineanu, President of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, had an online discussion with Prof. James Rothman from Yale University, USA, Nobel Prize Laureate in Medicine, who will visit the Republic of Moldova in early October. The American scientist will present a scientific report on October 9th, 2025 at the International Conference on Nanotechnologies and Biomedical Engineering (https...

Interview with Prof. Klaus Mainzer, President of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, by Eugenia Tofan 1. Dear Prof. Klaus Mainzer, four years have already passed since the first interview, which I conducted in the context of your election as president of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (AEȘA), based in Salzburg, Austria, one of the most prestigious European scientific forums. We are both happy and honored to know that, during these four years, you have developed a sustained collaboration with the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, implicitly, with the Moldovan scientific...

The Presidium of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova decided to award the „Dimitrie Cantemir" medal to Professor Klaus Mainzer, President of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (Salzburg), for remarkable contributions to the development of science, collaboration with researchers from the Republic of Moldova, support given to the training of young researchers and highly qualified scientific staff by presenting public lectures of national interest. Prof. Klaus Mainzer has been collaborating with the Academy of Sciences of Moldova for several years. On June 10, 2021, during the „Science Week...

On Wednesday, June 12th, 2024, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova invites to the festive meeting to celebrate 63 years since its foundation. The festive meeting will start at 2 p.m., and will be held in a mixed format, with a physical presence in the Blue Hall of the ASM and online on the ZOOM platform (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89904177379?pwd=UYmjknqxx91hblcyMlhotKbR7vK2nd.1 (Meeting ID: 899 0417 7379; Passcode: 056379). The event's agenda: Opening remarks: Acad. Ion TIGHINEANU, President of ASM Greeting messages: Acad. Ioan-Aurel POP, President of the Romanian Academy, honorary member of...

On May 16th, 2024, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova hosted the conference “Romanian-German interferences in musical art”, as part of the 33rd Edition of the International Festival "Days of New Music". Composer Violeta Dinescu, Professor, member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, addressed various topics related to the music of Romanian composers in Europe, referring in particular to the creation of the famous composer George Enescu, as well as to the 1996 archive at the University of Oldenburg, which currently counts over 5 thousand documents about the creations of Romanian...

Upon the initiative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation, on 14 February 2024, the First Meeting of the Presidents of the Academies of Sciences of the BSEC Member States with the participation of Rectors of leading Turkish universities, was held in Istanbul, and was attended by Mr. Fatih Dönmez, PABSEC Vice-President, Head of the PABSEC Turkish Delegation, Mr. Asaf Hajiyev, PABSEC Secretary General, Ms. Merve Kavakci, First Deputy Secretary General of the BSEC Permanent International Secretariat, the representatives of the Academies of Sciences of Azerbaijan...

On the 28th of September, in the Blue Hall of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, the International Conference with the generic "Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development and Peace" took place, dedicated to the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development, declared as such at the end of last year ( 2 December 2021) during the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Thus, the year 2022 was proclaimed the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development, noting that the applications of basic science are vital for the advancement of medicine...

The President of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova Academician Ion Tighineanu participated online on September 20, 2022 in an interactive session on the ZOOM platform with Professor Peter Gluckmam, President of the International Science Council. Acad. Tighineanu thanked Prof. Peter Gluckman for his contribution to the success of the International Conference "European Platform for Peace", organized on May 24th by the Academy of Sciences of Moldova: "It was a very good experience for us. We invited many well-known experts, including Nobel Laureates, and there were many valuable suggestions. In...

Taking note of the messages and reports presented by the participants of the International Scientific Conference on European Platform for Peace, organized on May 24th, 2022 by the Academy of Sciences of Moldova with the involvement of notorious scientists from different parts of the world, the attendees adopted the following Appeal for Peace: We support the Appeal of the Romanian Academy of March 2, 2022 to European academies to create a continental platform for scientific communication, with the aim of identifying common values, principles and aspirations to all nations, in order to restore...

Prof. Peter Gluckman: Trust in science in a world of disinformation is a matter we need to give greater consideration. Science has always been considered a field that benefits society. Understanding the science mission to society is very important in the 21st century when civilization faces many global challenges, whether they are caused by the climate changes and environmental issues in general, or by the rapid development of technology, or by problems related to human health, the society being always waiting for solutions. The pandemic has shown us that science can be a lifeline. These...

In the context of the proclamation by the United Nations of the year 2022 as the International Year of Fundamental Sciences, and the creation within the Academy of Sciences of Moldova of the scientific platform for communication in the field of fundamental sciences "Fundamental sciences for sustainable development of society", it is important to highlight the best discoveries of researchers from the Republic of Moldova made over the years, which continue to lead to the development of areas of basic research and practical applications. On April 17, 1976, the scientific discovery of academician...

The Presidium of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova opposes the military aggression of the armed forces of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine, aggression which cannot have any rational justification and which contradicts the international security system, bringing inconceivable human losses and suffering. We believe that, in the 21st century, the countries of the world must build their mutual relations on the basis of dialogue, in a peaceful way, while joining forces to address the increasingly serious challenges facing civilization in general. We express our full solidarity...

Professor Rattan LAL: "It is a matter of great honor and privilege to be interviewed by the Academy of Sciences of Moldova and to specifically address issues of global significance". Professor Rattan LAL: "Human must learn how to live in symbiosis with nature rather than conquer nature. There are ecological limits of some critical planetary processes that humanity must never cross. Tresspassing of these limits can lead to high price, such as the pandemic that has gripped humanity since October 2019.” The year 2020 put under the sequester our health, activity, dreams, hopes and even lives. The...

Exclusive interview, conducted by Ms. Eugenia Tofan, Press Service of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova The European Academy of Sciences and Arts (AESA), founded in Salzburg, Austria, in 1990, one of the highest European scientific forums, recently elected a new president - Prof. Klaus MAINZER, philosopher and scientist, research field: The paradigm of self-organization, chaos theory, artificial intelligence, logic, epistemology, cognitive science (each from a philosophical perspective), the Technical University of Munich, the Department of Philosophy and Philosophy of Science. EASA is the...