• Figure: Word cloud of students' perceptions of ChatGPT. a fairly positive image of ChatGPT emerges from the statements of students from all over the world. Credit: Dejan Ravšelj et al. PlosOne https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315011

    International study shows how students use ChatGPT

    Students most often use ChatGPT for brainstorming, summarising texts, research when writing scientific texts. Students use the tool willingly and with curiosity, but are aware of its limitations, according to research conducted in 109 countries.

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    Study: SSRI antidepressants do not dull romantic love

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    Experts: Cats belong at home, otherwise they threaten wild species, including protected ones

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    Polish researchers develop prototype quantum computer infrastructure based on calcium ions

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    Astrocytes help understand human brain evolution

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    Polish scientists develop system for home sleep apnoea diagnostics and therapy

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    Meteorite shower fell in Lublin Province

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    We have an advanced system for assessing pesticide concentrations, as consumers we can feel safe

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    Polish researchers analyse Inca pilgrimages to volcanic peaks

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    Does history of epidemics influence contemporary social behaviour?

The image displayed in front of the eyes is visible in the movement of photosensitive cells on the retina. Credit: M. Wojtkowski

Polish researchers observe eye cells seeing something

Photosensitive cells in the eye - cones and rods - change their sizes for a moment when light flashes on them. Polish researchers have just explained why. This tiny, fast pulsation of retinal cells can be seen live thanks to the Polish method of eye imaging.

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    Why do trypanosomes need caps? Polish researchers explain how to use it to fight these parasites

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    Research confirms cannibalistic practices of prehistoric inhabitants of Maszycka Cave

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    Study: SSRI antidepressants do not dull romantic love

  • Does history of epidemics influence contemporary social behaviour?

  • Study: 65% of teenagers almost never part with their smartphones

  • Psychologist: Language you use can influence your decisions

  • Why do people spread disinformation? Researchers analyse importance of motivations related to need for power

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    Scientists present new method for testing samples inside fusion reactors

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  • How complexity of some quantum systems grows and then decreases

  • Radioactive plutonium will not hide. Scientists find it even on glaciers

  • Boson to boson: What if two divine particles collided?

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    Norway/ Experts: Polish scientists have special role in Arctic research

  • Ecohydrologist: 2024 is another year that showing that violent weather phenomena are our new reality

  • Fewer Poles concerned about climate change, survey finds

  • Polish scientists investigate traces of past Tsunamis to prepare for future threats

  • Sunny way to convert 'trivial' methane into more valuable ethane

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    Meteorite shower fell in Lublin Province

  • Space sector experts call for procedures concerning incidents involving 'space junk'

  • Mission with participation of Polish astronaut to launch at the turn of June

  • Polish astronaut to take flag and pierogi to ISS

  • Instruments co-created by Polish scientists to study Earth's magnetosphere

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    Polish researchers analyse Inca pilgrimages to volcanic peaks

  • Research confirms cannibalistic practices of prehistoric inhabitants of Maszycka Cave

  • Małopolska/ Researchers discover oldest traces of metal extraction in Poland

  • Study: Pre-Columbian tattoos often more intricate than modern ones

  • Armenia/ Polish and Armenian researchers discover remains of 6th century BCE houses and traces of earthquake

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    Polish scientists develop system for home sleep apnoea diagnostics and therapy

  • We have an advanced system for assessing pesticide concentrations, as consumers we can feel safe

  • Research on sleep bruxism and cardiovascular risk

  • Why do trypanosomes need caps? Polish researchers explain how to use it to fight these parasites

  • Scientists: Complex sugars obtained from oats may help treat colorectal cancer

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    Why cuckoo calls sometimes sound differently and what it means

  • Why cuckoo calls sometimes sound differently and what it means

  • Polish researchers observe eye cells seeing something

  • Polish researchers observe eye cells seeing something

  • Experts: Cats belong at home, otherwise they threaten wild species, including protected ones

  • Figure: Word cloud of students' perceptions of ChatGPT. a fairly positive image of ChatGPT emerges from the statements of students from all over the world. Credit: Dejan Ravšelj et al. PlosOne https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315011

    International study shows how students use ChatGPT

  • Polish computer LeopardISS to test data processing in orbit

  • Experts: People who believe in superiority of humans over other species more likely to trust chatbots

  • Polish researchers develop prototype quantum computer infrastructure based on calcium ions

  • New ammunition developed with Polish participation

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    $1 million from Google for two Polish universities

  • After 10 years, half of scientists remain in science, after 20 years - one third

  • Wrocław Medical University is Poland's best university according to international ranking

  • University of Warsaw takes over 4EU+ Alliance presidency for one year

  • Pole named one of the world’s top 10 best students

  • 27.01.2025. Amber Terra - innovative paper created in cooperation between scientists from Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering of the West Pomeranian University of Technology and Arctic Paper, which combines ecology with the needs of the blind. Amber Terra is a paper with increased stiffness and opacity, which is also more environmentally friendly. Researchers used an innovative polymer crosslinker to reduce the amount of wood fibres. (ad) PAP/Marcin Bielecki

    Szczecin/ Innovative paper developed in cooperation between scientists and industry

  • World's only capsule for imaging breast lesions tested in Kraków

  • Jagiellonian University scientists discover polymer with antifungal properties

  • European Patent Office: Increase in submitted and approved patent applications from Poland in 2023

  • Researcher creates anti-slouching glasses

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    Polish space law expert receives Rosalind Franklin Society Award

  • Young Polish physicists win medal at international tournament

  • NAWA Lecturers promote Polish language abroad

  • Polish inventor wins European Inventor Award and Popular Choice Award

  • Polish graphic designer awarded in New York

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    Henryk Arctowski - pioneer of Polish polar research

  • VP of the Polish Academy of Sciences appointed Member of the Council of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology

  • Wrocław professor is the highest-ranked Polish scientist in the field of medicine

  • Polish computer scientist announced as Chief Scientist at OpenAI

  • Wrocław professor most frequently cited Polish scientist