Scientists investigate affects of the Baltic Sea on the Arctic
Scientists are trying to better understand the impact of the Baltic Sea on the Arctic. Analysis of samples collected during the annual AREX scientific expedition by the Institute of Oceanology at the Polish Academy of Sciences will make it possible to investigate whether and how the brackish waters of the Baltic Sea affect the Arctic environment.
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The KATOPOLIS show opens the European City of Science Katowice 2024
The music and acting show KATOPOLIS marked the official opening of the European City of Science Katowice 2024 last weekend. The title, given by EuroScience in cooperation with the European Commission, was awarded to a city from Central and Eastern Europe for the first time in history.
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Dr. Paweł Grzesiowski awarded Grand Prize in Popularizer of Science competition
The Grand Prize in the 18th edition of the Popularizer of Science competition has been awarded to Dr. Paweł Grzesiowski, paediatrician, President of the Foundation for the Infection Prevention Institute, expert of the Supreme Medical Council for Epidemical Threats. Winners in five competition categories (scientist, animator, institution, media and team) also received awards.
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Poles among creators of best satellite images of water
The best satellite images showing the problem of pollution of the Earth's water ecosystems were awarded in the 'Seize the beauty of our planet' contest organized under the auspices of the Polish Space Agency.
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Gdańsk researchers create interactive game to promote Polish language
A new online game has been created to promote the Polish language.
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Polish researchers among winners of EU Contest for Young Scientists
Polish researchers have been named winners of the EU Contest for Young Scientists.
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Popularizers of Science wanted! New edition of competition launched
The 18th edition of the Popularizer of Science has been launched. The competition awards people, teams and institutions that explain scientific problems and help others better understand the world. Candidates can be proposed until September 18. The winners will be announced in December.
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DuqueESA astronaut to speak at European Rover Challenge in Kielce
Pedro Duque, the first Spaniard in space, will be a special guest of the Mars robot competition European Rover Challenge (ERC 2022) in Kielce. Scientific competition and debates on September 9-11 will be accompanied by popular science attractions for visitors and a tasting of 'space dishes'.
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Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange: Success of Polish Science Day at EXPO Dubai 2020
Long queues, crowds of visitors, flattering reviews, joy of children during shows and workshops prove that the Polish Science Day at EXPO Dubai 2020 was a huge success, reports the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA).
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Winners of Popularizer of Science, 17th edition announced
Nearly 80 candidates entered this year's 17th edition of the Popularizer of Science competition. In the first stage, the Competition Jury selected 23 finalists. In the second stage, the jury selected competition winners in five categories as well as the Grand Prize winner, and awarded two special mentions. The editors of PAP - Science in Poland also granted the special Tomasz Trzciński Award.
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Polish photographer makes his third NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day
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Butterflies can travel thousands of kilometres, but their migrations are still poorly known, says researcher
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We need to protect farm animals better instead of allowing wolves to be shot, says biologist
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