Aigars Jirgensons, the lead researcher of the newly established institute, pointed out that the benefit is not just shared infrastructure and administration. "When scientists drink coffee together and meet on a daily basis as colleagues, it is always productive. New ideas are born, which turn into projects and new products," Jirgensons said.
NIRI Acting Director Dace Kārkle explained that the institute's research directions will not change - they will still include the development ...