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Origin of road dust can be determined by based on its magnetic properties

The magnetic properties of road dust can provide information about its origin and potential contamination, even without the need for time-consuming chemical analyses, research by scientists from the Institute of Geophysics of the Polish Academy of Sciences has shown. Samples were collected in Warsaw.

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    Polish researchers want to use AI and retinal scanning to diagnose schizophrenia

    Scientists from the Lublin University of Technology, the Medical University of Lublin, the Catholic University of Lublin and the University of Rochester (USA) conduct research into using AI to diagnose schizophrenia based on retinal scanning.

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    Experts: Posting videos of crying children is cyberbullying

    Parents posting content that shows a child crying, worried, scared or surprised is called parental trolling, a form of cyberbullying, warn researchers of this phenomenon, drawing attention to the possible effects of common online behaviours.

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    Samples for Polish experiment on ISS to be launched into orbit on April 21

    13 experiments are planned during the Polish space mission Ignis. Due to mass and size limitations, some will be sent to the ISS earlier and will be waiting for the crew. One of these samples is scheduled to be launched into orbit on April 21.

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    Polish company to develop satellite communication security system for ESA

    A company from Gdańsk will develop a satellite communication security system based on post-quantum algorithms for ESA. The objective of the project is to create a cryptographic system for satellites that will protect communications against new threats posed by quantum computers.

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    Polish researchers develop AI model based on world's largest chest image database

    Experts from the Warsaw University of Technology, in collaboration with the Polish Lung Cancer Group, have developed an artificial intelligence model based on the world's largest chest image database. The model will support doctors who diagnose diseases in the chest area.

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    Scientists develop miniaturised device to save newborns

    Researchers from the Jagiellonian University and the University of Warsaw (UW) are finalising work on a device to treat breathing disorders in premature babies. The device is expected to reduce the high risk of complications associated with procedures performed on newborns.

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    Scientists from Lodz University of Technology are looking for ways to reuse wood from demolitions

    Scientists from Lodz University of Technology are looking for solutions that will allow to reuse wood from demolitions as a building material. They received an EU grant for the project 'WoodStock Horizon Europe: a new future of wood in architecture', headed by Antonio Nevešćanin, PhD.

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    Scientists from Wrocław University of Science and Technology are working on new materials for military ships

    A team of scientists from Wrocław University of Science and Technology has joined an international consortium that does research on new stealth technology materials for warships, the Wrocław university representatives report.

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    Even intelligent machines can be manipulated like puppets

    Even an intelligent machine can be manipulated like a puppet. Cyberneticists call this a 'malicious antagonistic attack'. That is why scientists, including researchers at the Military University of Technology, conduct research on antagonistic activities, said the guest of Studio PAP, Col. Rafał Kasprzyk, PhD, from the Military University of Technology.

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    Polish researchers investigate whether low lipoprotein increases risk of diabetes

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