Kraków scientists find ‘plaster cast fossil’ kept at university for over 100 years is genuine 180-million-year-old ichthyosaur
A 180-million-year-old ichthyosaur specimen, long thought to be a plaster cast, has been confirmed as a genuine fossil by palaeontologists from the Jagiellonian University in Kraków.
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Polish researchers co-develop AI-driven robotic platform that maps chemical reactions in record time
An international team of scientists, including several Polish researchers, has developed a breakthrough method for studying chemical reactions that could transform laboratory research worldwide.
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Pharmaceuticals found in treated wastewater pose threat to aquatic life, researchers warn
Residues of medicines used in households, hospitals, and veterinary care are entering Poland’s waterways, and conventional treatment plants are unable to remove them effectively, according to a new study.
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Scientists uncover complex ties between flies and their microbes
Polish and Scandinavian scientists have uncovered how microorganisms living in and on insects play key roles in their survival, immunity, and reproduction — findings that may reshape understanding of biodiversity and species adaptation.
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Local communities help scientists understand why large carnivores enter human settlements
Reports from residents about sightings of wolves and bears are helping scientists understand why these large carnivores enter developed areas — and how to prevent such encounters.
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Rare developmental defects in lizards may aid research into human diseases, say Polish scientists
Scientists from the University of Silesia have described two Anolis sagrei lizard embryos showing a rare combination of developmental defects that have not been previously documented in reptiles.
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Earthworms could help clean up environment, say scientists
Scientists at the Warsaw University of Technology say certain earthworm species could offer a low-cost and effective way to clean up soils contaminated with crude oil, including heavily polluted sites such as those in Kuwait.
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Polish researchers investigate ancient necropolis shells to reveal lives of Ancient Egyptians
Mollusc shells uncovered at Egypt’s Saqqara necropolis are providing archaeologists with new insights into the customs, beliefs, and daily life of ancient Egyptians. The finds come from the Saqqara West mission, a Polish-led excavation active since 1987.
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Polish scientists develop method to make RNA more stable
A team from the University of Warsaw has developed a technique that chemically joins the ends of RNA molecules into stable circular structures, offering potential for more effective treatments for genetic diseases and the next generation of vaccines.
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Finger length linked to faster biological ageing in men
Men with a so-called female finger length pattern on their left hand — a higher second-to-fourth digit ratio (2D:4D) — have a faster rate of epigenetic ageing, according to new research by Polish scientists.
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