Astronomers working in an international team led by researchers from the Astronomical Observatory of the University of Warsaw have identified a new class of cosmic X-ray sources. The group of 29 objects was discovered by analysing over 20 years of data collected by the Optical Gravitational Lensing Experiment (OGLE) survey, led by astronomers from the University of Warsaw.
Aneta Lewkowicz, PhD, a scientist from the University of Gdańsk, has developed a new method for visualising dactyloscopic traces on thermal paper, including receipts and government documents. Her invention can provide irrefutable evidence confirming a person's identity or placing them at the scene of an incident.
A cheaper for multiple sclerosis drug containing cladribine will be developed thanks to the work of Polish scientists from Łukasiewicz - Industrial Chemistry Institute, the institution reports.
A Polish-Egyptian archaeological mission is preparing for the second season of research on the tomb of Pharaoh Shepseskaf. Planned work, including the reconstruction of the sarcophagus and research on the remains of the funerary chapel, is scheduled for early 2025.
The WUT Racing team of the Warsaw University of Technology, which is building racing cars, has stood on the Formula Student podium in 2024 twice. The Warsaw University of Technology students are already preparing for the next season.
A groundbreaking study by Polish ornithologists has revealed that the migration habits of hybrid gulls are genetically determined, showing intermediate behaviors between their parent species. This research sheds new light on how hybridization impacts not only physical traits but also migratory patterns in birds, a key aspect of their behavior that has long puzzled scientists.
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method of using polymer nanoparticles for targeted cancer therapy.
Polish researchers are digging into the history of past tsunamis on the western coast of Sumatra, aiming to better understand the region’s natural disaster risk and help local communities prepare for future waves.
A new study has revealed that for many young women in Poland, antifeminism, rather than feminism, is often instilled within the family home.
Scientists from Poland and Sweden have analyzed over 500 fossilized faeces (coprolites) to reconstruct ancient food webs and gain new insights into the evolution of dinosaurs.
New research from Poland suggests that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as emotional neglect, abuse, and family dysfunction, may significantly influence eating behaviors in adulthood, potentially leading to obesity and related health disorders. The study highlights the long-lasting effects of trauma, emphasizing the connection between early-life stress and poor dietary choices.
