Biologist: Wolves are very social animals with huge impact on ecosystem
Wolves are very social animals that have a huge impact on the functioning of the entire ecosystem. That is why it is so important to protect them and get to know their true face, not the one based on stereotypes and myths, argues Sabina Pierużek-Nowak, PhD, a professor at the University of Warsaw.
-
Mice on the ice: Mouse tail temperature can drop below zero in winter
Scientists from Poland are the first to observe that the temperature of some body parts of non-hibernating mammals can drop several degrees below zero Celsius without causing any damage to the body. This concerns the tails of wild yellow-necked mice and striped field mice.
-
Deputy Minister of the Environment: Poland does not intend to lower protection status of wolves
I confirm that Poland does not intend to lower the protection status of wolves, Mikołaj Dorożała, Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Climate and Environment, says in referrence to the change of classification of this species from 'strictly protected' to 'protected', voted on December 3 in the Council of Europe.
-
Polish scientists describe new type of chemical reaction in formation of DNA building blocks
Quantum chemists from the Wrocław University of Science and Technology have described the principles of a completely new class of chemical reactions. It was discovered during research on the formation of DNA building blocks from compounds present in the environment. In these reactions, chemical processes activated by UV radiation and the so-called chemistry of weak chalcogen interactions meet for the first time.
-
Survey: Fewer Poles concerned about climate change
The percentage of Poles who consider climate change a serious problem has fallen by 7 percentage points year-over-year. At the same time, fewer respondents believe that the development of renewable energy should be a priority, according to the ARC Rynek i Opinia survey.
-
Acidic relations between pine plantations and peatlands
The condition of forests and peatlands within them is strongly interconnected. Studies have shown that pine plantations operated in the Tuchola Forest since the 18th century have led to the weakening and acidification of the local peatland. This, in turn, weakens the resistance of the pines to climate change.
-
Hybrid gulls prove migration patterns are genetically driven, Polish study shows
A groundbreaking study by Polish ornithologists has revealed that the migration habits of hybrid gulls are genetically determined, showing intermediate behaviors between their parent species. This research sheds new light on how hybridization impacts not only physical traits but also migratory patterns in birds, a key aspect of their behavior that has long puzzled scientists.
-
Fossilized faeces reveal secrets of dinosaur evolution and ecosystems
Scientists from Poland and Sweden have analyzed over 500 fossilized faeces (coprolites) to reconstruct ancient food webs and gain new insights into the evolution of dinosaurs.
-
Sunny way to convert 'trivial' methane into more valuable ethane
Methane, the main component of natural gas, is a major environmental concern due to its role as a potent greenhouse gas.
-
Where Does Air Pollution in Poland Come From? Understanding the Sources and Solutions
Air pollution in Poland, particularly in urban areas, remains a significant environmental and public health issue. A substantial portion of the particulate matter suspended in the air is attributed to the combustion of solid fuels in individual heating systems.
Most Popular
-
Polish researcher reinterprets two paintings from Faras Cathedral
-
Mice on the ice: Mouse tail temperature can drop below zero in winter
-
Laypeople have chills when listening to Penderecki as often as experts do
-
Biologist: Wolves are very social animals with huge impact on ecosystem
-
Psychologist: Your attitude towards animals translates into your relationships with people
Recommended
Biologist: Wolves are very social animals with huge impact on ecosystem
Wolves are very social animals that have a huge impact on the functioning of the entire ecosystem. That is why it is so important to protect them and get to know their true face, not the one based on stereotypes and myths, argues Sabina Pierużek-Nowak, PhD, a professor at the University of Warsaw.
