'Smart' solutions may not be just a seductive narrative that sounds nice in election ads. They should, above all, be activities that actually improve the standard of living of residents, says Professor Dorota Dobija from the Koźmiński University.
A Polish tree named 'Heart of the Garden' has won the European Tree of the Year 2024 contest. The monumental common beech grows in Niemcza.
A late medieval belt hook for hanging keys or a purse was found near Kamień Pomorski (West Pomerania). So far, only 15 artefacts of this type have been discovered in Europe.
Higher activity and a more frequent nocturnal lifestyle – these were the habits of mammals during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, according to a study by a team of scientists with the participation of researchers from several Polish institutions.
A fragment of a medieval leaden papal bull has been discovered near Wysoka Kamieńska (West Pomeranian Voivodeship).
Poles submitted 671 applications to the European Patent Office (EPO) in 2023, over 10% more than in 2022. Most applications were filed by the University of Zielona Góra, the AGH University of Science and Technology and the Jagiellonian University, according to a press release of the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland.
Poland's most advanced and largest satellite will be launched into Earth’s orbit this year, the company co-responsible for its construction reports. The mass of the orbiter is comparable to the combined mass of all Polish satellites built so far.
Scientists from the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw have discovered important similarities between the main types of betacoronaviruses, including the deadly viruses SARS-CoV-2 and MERS, as well as the OC43 virus that causes colds.
Breastfeeding women in cities consume more caffeine than those living in rural areas. Breastfeeding mothers with secondary education are more likely to use caffeine products than those with higher education, and women aged 34-44 are more likely to use them than younger mothers, says Aleksandra Purkiewicz from the Doctoral School of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn.
Despite the huge progress that has been made over several decades, the situation of Polish surface waters is rather bad, although it is no different from Western Europe in this respect. A lot can be changed with simple methods, says Dr. Paweł Jarosiewicz, an ecohydrologist from the University of Lodz.
