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Polish astronaut to take flag and pierogi to ISS

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    Why do people spread disinformation? Researchers analyse importance of motivations related to need for power

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    Wrocław/ PLN 4.5 million for research a protein linked to drug resistance in chemotherapy

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    Study: Pre-Columbian tattoos often more intricate than modern ones

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    Polish scientist presents new therapy for burdensome skin disease in The Lancet

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