Polish scientists have obtained a U.S. patent for a new blood oxygenator technology that they say could expand the future possibilities of extracorporeal blood oxygenation and address some of the limitations of current ECMO systems.
Chemical compounds commonly found in surface waters, including substances used in plastics and contraceptives, can disrupt the sexual development of frogs, damage their reproductive organs and significantly impair their health, according to a study by Polish researchers published in the journal Aquatic Toxicology (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0166445X26000858).
A Polish biotechnology company developing therapies based on regulatory T cells has received patent protection in the United States for a second-generation treatment designed to direct immune cells precisely to sites of autoimmune disease.
Scientists from Poland will develop aviation and military fuel produced using straw, used textiles and carbon dioxide, aiming to reduce reliance on imported crude oil.
Scientists at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology are developing protective helmets and vests for service dogs used in military, police and rescue operations, with the first helmets set to enter the market this month.
The average annual temperature in Poland has increased by more than 2.3°C between 1951 and 2024, according to long-term data from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management – National Research Institute, alongside growing impacts from heatwaves, droughts and extreme rainfall.
Polish space robotics company PIAP Space has joined a European Space Agency (ESA) project to develop an advanced protective "smart skin" for robotic arms intended for future missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as for operations in orbit.
Screen time alone is not a reliable indicator of gaming addiction risk, according to research from the Jagiellonian University, which suggests that behavioural patterns such as escalating “rage quitting” may be a more important warning sign.
Inaccurate and misleading information about science spreads more widely online during elections and crisis periods, according to a study by researchers from the University of Warsaw who analysed nearly 977,000 online mentions across social media platforms, forums, blogs and comment sections.
Polish researchers have developed a new type of electrode that combines high electrical conductivity with unusually high transparency to infrared radiation, a combination that could improve the performance of infrared detectors, lasers, thermal cameras and other optoelectronic devices.
A Polish biotechnology company developing therapies based on regulatory T cells has received patent protection in the United States for a second-generation treatment designed to direct immune cells precisely to sites of autoimmune disease.
