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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.
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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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Poland to build first spacecraft for satellite servicing missions
Poland is joining the race to develop spacecraft that can repair, refuel and protect satellites in orbit, with the country preparing to build its first unmanned servicing vehicle.
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Polish scientists develop early warning system for heart failure
A team of Polish physicists and engineers is developing a portable device that could detect worsening heart failure at home before fluid buildup in the lungs leads to severe breathlessness and emergency hospitalisation.
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Scientists turn carbon dioxide into a safer chemical tool
Carbon dioxide, the gas widely associated with climate change, has been given a surprising new role by scientists: a safer source of oxygen in chemical reactions used to make medicines, plastics and fragrances.
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New MRI breakthrough could spot hidden optic nerve damage before vision loss
Standard MRI scans can show the structure of the brain and eye sockets, but they cannot reveal subtle damage to the microscopic fibres of the optic nerve - changes that may appear before irreversible vision loss. Polish researchers have developed a new method of analysing MRI images that could help doctors detect this hidden damage earlier and make more informed treatment decisions.
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Polish scientists develop tiny capsules that keep probiotics alive in cosmetics
Polish scientists have developed and patented tiny protective capsules that allow live probiotic bacteria to survive in cosmetics for more than a year, overcoming one of the biggest challenges in creating probiotic skincare products.
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