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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Expert warns Russian content on Wikimedia Commons could influence AI
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
People perceived as physically attractive may have a lower risk of dying over the long term than those rated as unattractive, according to a new analysis of U.S. health data, although the researcher behind the study says the findings do not show that appearance itself determines health or longevity.
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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
Health education, reproductive rights, abortion and vaccinations were the main targets of online health disinformation in Poland in 2025, according to a new report published by the National Research Institute NASK.
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Parent’s burnout may be preceded by decline in interest in child's emotions and thoughts
Parental burnout may stem not only from excessive responsibilities and exhaustion but also from a gradual decline in mothers’ curiosity about their children’s emotions and experiences, according to a year-long study by psychologists at SWPS University.
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Gaming addiction linked more to “rage quitting” than screen time
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.
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Surge in online science misinformation during elections and crises, study finds
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.
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Burnout among doctors in Wielkopolska most severe in patient relationships, study finds
Doctors and dentists in Poland’s Wielkopolska region are experiencing high levels of occupational burnout, with the strongest impact seen in their relationships with patients, according to research conducted by the Wielkopolska Medical Chamber and the Poznan University of Medical Sciences.
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Scientists observe widespread brain activity before people recall words
Almost half of the cerebral cortex becomes active fractions of a second before a person recalls and speaks a word, researchers from Gdańsk University of Technology have found.
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