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Connection to nature linked to better mental health, Polish study finds
People who feel a stronger emotional connection to nature are more likely to report better mental well-being and lower levels of stress, anxiety and depression than those who feel less connected, according to a study of more than 1,000 adults conducted by psychologists from the Polish Academy of Sciences.
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A Polish disinformation expert has warned that the growing presence of Russian state media content on Wikimedia Commons could influence how artificial intelligence systems interpret events such as the annexation of Crimea.
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Physically attractive people may have lower risk of dying, study suggests
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Vaccination hesitancy driven more by psychology than science, expert says
Vaccination hesitancy is driven less by medical knowledge gaps and more by psychological factors such as cognitive biases, trust, and communication style, according to a Polish psychologist who argues that how information is presented and who delivers it can be more influential than the scientific facts themselves.
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Abortion, vaccines and health education top list of Polish health disinformation targets in 2025
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Parent’s burnout may be preceded by decline in interest in child's emotions and thoughts
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Gaming addiction linked more to “rage quitting” than screen time
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Surge in online science misinformation during elections and crises, study finds
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