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The call for applications for the POLONISTA NAWA program is open
NAWA is announcing recruitment for the 6th edition of the POLONISTA NAWA program. Its aim is to promote the Polish language and popularize Polish studies and research around the world by enabling foreigners interested in the Polish language and culture to undertake studies or carry out research projects in Poland.
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Bacteria that can degrade beta blockers in the environment – wanted!
Beta blockers are a group of drugs used mainly in circulatory diseases. Remains of these substances are not removed in sewage treatment plants and enter the environment, posing a threat to plants and animals. A biologist from the University of Silesia is looking for bacteria that can degrade them.
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Dual strategy against 'castration-resistant' prostate cancer
Scientists intend to block a certain receptor in prostate cancer cells that is responsible for its growth. Known as 5-HT5AR, the receptors near the tumour increase the amount of serotonin, a neurotransmitter called the happiness hormone. However, serotonin also promotes the development of cancer and leads to metastases.
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Two amphorae dating back to 7th-8th century BCE found during street reconstruction
Two amphorae, monuments of the Lusatian culture, have been found in Świdnica (Lower Silesia) during work on the reconstruction of Kraszowicka Street. The vessels come from the older phase of the Iron Age, ca. 750 - 650 BCE.
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Octave divided into 10 parts. Scientists prepare decaphonic piano for jazz legend Leszek Możdżer
A classic acoustic piano can be tuned on a 10-note scale, instead of the traditional 12-note scale. The sound of this instrument was demonstrated by pianist Leszek Możdżer with the help of Polish scientists.
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Polish researchers discover new mechanism for regulating body iron levels
Polish researchers from the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw have discovered a new mechanism for regulating iron levels in the body. They emphasize that strict control of the levels of this element is very important for health.
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Call for proposals the 6th Edition of the Ulam NAWA programme is open
Scientists from foreign universities and research centres with at least a PhD degree are invited to submit applications to the next edition of the Ulam Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange programme.
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New archaeological finds in Cave Raj
The bones of a cave lion, a mammoth and reindeer antlers have been discovered by archaeologists working in Cave Raj (Świętokrzyskie). The aim of the research project is the analysis and detailed reconstruction of climatic and environmental changes that occurred in prehistory in southern Poland.
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Could dark matter consist of elusive sexaquarks?
The candidates for dark matter particles include a certain neutral and difficult to detect particle - hadron, which is an S sexaquark that fits into the Standard Model. But how to observe this particle? Researchers from the Warsaw University of Technology have the idea for an experiment at CERN.
