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A previously unknown species of marine reptile from the Early Jurassic period has been identified at one of the world’s most renowned fossil sites in southern Germany, expanding scientific knowledge of ancient ocean ecosystems nearly 183 million years ago.

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    Sociologist warns against ‘migrant panic’ and vigilante ‘militias’ amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment in Poland

    The growing debate over illegal migration in Poland is becoming increasingly polarised, with sociologists warning against moral panic, vigilantism, and misinformation. According to Professor Krzysztof Podemski from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, while migration brings both opportunities and challenges, the scale of those challenges is being misrepresented in the public debate.

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    Polish-Swiss study challenges reliability of coral skeletons in climate research

    A joint study by Polish and Swiss palaeontologists has cast doubt on the long-held assumption that aragonite coral skeletons provide reliable records of past climate conditions.

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    Poland still among Europe’s most polluted as particulate matter rises, expert warns

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    19 Polish lakes and rivers achieve top water quality class

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    Dietitian warns of mental and physical health risks linked to ultra-processed foods

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    Paleolithic Neanderthal workshop found in Poland

    A site in the Zwoleńka Valley in Mazovia is revealing new insights into Neanderthal life in central Poland. Archaeologists have found a 70,000-year-old Neanderthal workshop used to maintain and repair tools used for skinning large animals such as mammoths, horses, and rhinos.

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    Polish neurosurgeons test carbon implants to improve spine cancer treatment

    Neurosurgeons from the Copernicus Hospital in Łódź are conducting research on the use of innovative carbon fibre implants in the treatment of spinal cancer. The study aims to improve the effectiveness of radiotherapy by addressing their interference with medical imaging, a major drawback of traditional metal implants.

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    Naming geographical location shapes blame for historical atrocities, study finds

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