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New fossils of ancient salamanders, frogs, and lizards unearthed in southern France

Palaeontologists from Poland and Canada have put forward fresh insight into the ancient biodiversity of Europe during the late Eocene period after unveiling the discovery of new fossils from salamanders, frogs, and lizards dating back 37 million years.

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    Migraine in men less common than women, but more severe and still stigmatised

    Migraine affects women three times more often, but men experience more severe symptoms, seek medical help less frequently, and are more likely to overuse medication, according to the nationwide study Migraine in Poland.

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    Polish researchers digitize medieval tower with rare Sir Lancelot paintings

    Polish researchers are carrying out documentation work at a medieval ducal tower containing the only surviving in situ medieval wall paintings in the world depicting scenes from the legend of Lancelot du Lac.

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    Wrocław scientists identify potential schizophrenia biomarkers in MicroRNA

    Two specific microRNA molecules could serve as biomarkers for supporting the diagnosis of schizophrenia, according to a new analysis by scientists from the Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy of the Polish Academy of Sciences and Wrocław Medical University.

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    International study finds online relationships less satisfying than traditional meetings

    A recent international study reveals that people who met their romantic partners through traditional, offline means tend to report slightly higher satisfaction in their relationships compared to those who met online.

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    University of Gdańsk scientists develop non-evasive test for early diabetes complications

    Scientists from the University of Gdańsk have developed and patented a diagnostic test capable of detecting early complications of diabetes through a non-invasive urine analysis, the university has announced.

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    Scientists propose 'liquid salt instead of water’ as basis for extraterrestrial life

    A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) suggests that life on other planets could emerge not only in water, but also in a type of solvent known as ionic liquids, or 'liquid salts'.

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    Archaeologists find 6,000-year-old farming artefacts and cemetery at site of planned expressway in Poland

    Archaeologists in Poland have uncovered significant Neolithic and Bronze Age artefacts, including traces of a farming settlement dating back to 4000 BCE and a cemetery from 2000 BCE.

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    New maps reveal migrations of Poland’s moose and European bison

    New maps released today document the seasonal movements of moose in Poland’s Biebrza River Valley, along with two migratory populations of European bison living in the Białowieża Forest and Knyszyn Forest.

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    Polish photographer’s Perseid meteor image selected as NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day

    A photograph by a Polish astrophotographer has been selected as NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD).

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