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The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded to Henri B. Kagan (France) and Kenso Soai (Japan) “for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis,” brings renewed attention to one of nature’s most fascinating mysteries: why does life favor certain molecular forms when their mirror images appear equally possible? This fundamental question has intrigued Professor Klaus Mainzer since the 1980s. President of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts and an Honorary Member of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Professor Mainzer is an internationally renowned...

According to the list of signatories as of October 18, 2026, 40 representatives of the scientific, academic, and educational communities of the Republic of Moldova have endorsed the international Appeal for Science initiative, launched by the International Science Council (ISC). The signatories include academicians, university professors, researchers, heads of research institutions, and representatives of the younger generation. Their participation reflects the solidarity of the academic community of the Republic of Moldova with international efforts to promote science, freedom of scientific...

Professor Randy Schekman: “Academies of sciences can play a special role in fostering collaboration, both across disciplines and across national borders.” At a time when humanity is simultaneously facing unprecedented health, climate, and technological challenges, the role of science in the development of society is becoming increasingly important. How can academies contribute to strengthening public trust in research? How will artificial intelligence transform the medicine of the future, and why is international collaboration essential for the advancement of knowledge? These are some of the...

The International Science Council (ISC) is launching the international initiative “Appeal for Science”, aimed at mobilising the global scientific community, public authorities, the business sector, and civil society in support of the essential role of science in sustainable development, peace, and societal well-being. The initiative was launched following a meeting held in Chișinău on 16 April 2026 between the leadership of the International Science Council and representatives of the scientific community from the Romanian-speaking academic space. It takes the form of an open letter addressed...

The President of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Academician Ion Tighineanu, held a meeting with Her Excellency Ms. Dong Zhihua, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Moldova. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the Academy of Sciences of Moldova and academic institutions in the People’s Republic of China, as well as on identifying new opportunities for collaboration in research, innovation, and academic exchanges. The meeting was attended by members of the leadership of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova...

On Thursday, 26 March 2026, an event of particular significance took place in Bucharest—the establishment of the Romanian Academic Council (Consiliul Academic Român – C.A.R.), a moment of historic importance held on the eve of the 108th anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania, proclaimed on 27 March 1918 in Chișinău by the Council of the Country (Sfatul Țării). During the official inaugural meeting, the host of the event, Academician Ioan-Aurel Pop, President of the Romanian Academy, presented the structure and responsibilities of C.A.R., emphasizing the importance of strengthening...

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...