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Wrocław researchers develop innovative device for Moon-based brick production

Researchers from Wrocław University of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Wrocław-based company Four Point, have designed a groundbreaking device to sieve lunar soil, known as regolith, for use in building infrastructure on the Moon.

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    Researchers shed new light on kindness in Poland

    A recent survey conducted by the SWPS University sheds new light on an often overlooked aspect of Polish society: everyday kindness.

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    New Hope! Polish scientists know how to fight dangerous Staphylococcus aureus bacteria

    Polish scientists have taken a step forward in the fight against one of the most stubborn and dangerous bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus.

  • Tomasz Włodarski, PhD, from the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Photo from private archive.
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    AlphaFold will not steal jobs from biologists

    In 2024, AlphaFold, an AI model developed by the tech company DeepMind (now a part of Google), received widespread recognition, including a Nobel Prize in Chemistry for its groundbreaking ability to predict protein structures.

  • Aerial view of the monastery complex in Bielany. The red circle marks the research area, the only undeveloped place. Credit: F. Welc.

    Remains of lost hermitage found in monastery in Warsaw

    Thanks to ground-penetrating radar, the remains of the enigmatic hermitage were located in the Camaldolese monastery complex in Warsaw's Bielany district. Excavations are planned for next year, says Professor Fabian Welc from the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University.

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    Tattoos are bad for health, warns dermatologist

    From a health perspective, tattoos are not worth getting, says Maciej Pastuszczak, a dermatologist from the Medical University of Silesia. He points to, among other things, the potential carcinogenicity of some ingredients of inks, and the increased risk of pathogenic processes.

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    Scientists from West Pomeranian University of Technology develop carp meat crisps

    Carp and starch crisps are healthier and less caloric than regular crisps, and they contain omega-3 acids, minerals and vitamins. The new snack was developed by scientists from the Department of Fish, Plant and Gastronomy Technology of the West Pomeranian University of Technology. 'Karpioki' can be mass-produced.

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    Young people most likely to experience loneliness, new study finds

    Loneliness most often affects young people aged 18-34, people from larger cities and the highest earners, according to the latest CBOS study. People aged 45-54 are the least likely to experience loneliness.

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    Everyday air pollution has stronger impact on health than short-term smog, says expert

    Smog and poor air quality are not the same. Smog situations are high concentrations of pollutants that last for a relatively short time. Although they do have a negative impact on health, air pollution is much more important because it has a long-term, everyday impact, says Dr. Krzysztof Skotak from the Institute of Environmental Protection - National Research Institute.

  • 13.11.2024. Pomorzany Sewage Treatment Plant in Szczecin, where a special, mobile research station to detect and remove additional pollutants from wastewater was presented. PAP/Marcin Bielecki
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    Sewage treatment plant tests research station that removes micropollutants

    The Pomorzany Sewage Treatment Plant is testing a pilot station that detects and removes PFAS compounds and micropollutants. The research results will enable the construction of an effective level 4 treatment installation, in accordance with the new EU urban wastewater treatment directive.

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    New Hope! Polish scientists know how to fight dangerous Staphylococcus aureus bacteria

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