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Szczecin, August 19, 2026. Adam Zieliński, PhD, Eng., at the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, August 19, 2026. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Committee – the organization that sets standards for the design and construction of highways, bridges, roads, and other transportation facilities in the United States – officially published a revised set of standards on July 31, 2026, implementing Zieliński's PST (Plastic-Sleeve Test / Polish Shrinkage Test) test method. PAP/Marcin Bielecki

Polish invention for testing concrete shrinkage wins US approval

A method developed by a Polish scientist to measure how cement-based materials shrink has been verified by American scientists and approved by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

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    New material glows orange when hit by sound, friction or impact

    A new material developed by Polish physicists can be made to glow orange simply by striking, rubbing or hitting it with ultrasound. Physicists from the University of Gdańsk attribute the effect to the release of charges trapped in crystal defects.

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    We are not able to reliably identify texts generated by AI, says linguist

    There is currently no tool that can determine with certainty whether a text was written by artificial intelligence, while increasingly sophisticated AI models are developing distinctive writing styles that may also be influencing how humans use language, according to a linguist from the University of Gdańsk.

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    AI helps doctors spot genetic causes of eye disease with greater accuracy

    An international team of scientists has developed an artificial intelligence system that can significantly improve the accuracy of diagnosis of hereditary retinal diseases, according to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine.

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    Nine-point eye scan could help detect corneal disease earlier

    Scientists from the International Centre for Translational Eye Research (ICTER) have developed a tomography system that can simultaneously track how nine points of the cornea respond to a puff of air, potentially paving the way for more accurate, non-contact assessment of eye biomechanics and earlier detection of diseases such as keratoconus.

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    Polish team takes fourth place in global humanoid robot tournament

    A seven-member Polish team has taken fourth place among 200 teams in the qualifying rounds of the URKL 2026 humanoid robot tournament, achieving the best result by a European team.

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    Polish researchers test safer way to remove old conservation layers from historic paintings

    Polish scientists have developed a nanocomposite gel that has been used to safely remove old conservation materials from a historic painting by renowned artist Włodzimierz Tetmajer.

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    Polish startup develops drone system to spot hidden threats

    A Polish startup is developing a new thermal imaging system for unmanned aerial vehicles that can detect and analyse potential threats to critical infrastructure, the environment and security.

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    Polish-built ramps pass crucial tests for Rosalind Franklin Mars rover

    Polish-built ramps that will carry the Rosalind Franklin rover from its lander onto the surface of Mars have passed a series of extreme tests designed to ensure they can operate after the spacecraft reaches the Red Planet.

  • Warsaw, 21.07.2026. Minister of Interior and Administration Marcin Kierwiński (R) and European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius (L) during the signing ceremony of the agreement on Poland's participation in the construction of the IRIS2 satellite constellation, July 21, at the Ministry of Interior and Administration in Warsaw. Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (RIS2) is a European Union project that will deploy nearly 300 satellites in low and medium Earth orbit, ensuring a stable and secure satellite communications system for EU governments, companies, and citizens. (IU) PAP/Leszek Szymański
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    Poland commits €656m to EU satellite network for secure communications

    Poland has committed €656 million to the European Union's IRIS² satellite constellation, securing a major role in the bloc's strategic satellite communications system.

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Scientists from the Medical University of Gdańsk and the University of Gdańsk have obtained a patent for a method designed to diagnose Parkinson’s disease at an early stage, before the first motor symptoms appear.