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Wrocław University of Science and Technology's gripper successfully passes space test
A silicone gripper actuated by low pressure works in space, according to research conducted by Wrocław University of Science and Technology students. The MACKI project was selected for the European Space Agency programme, allowing to test it in a state of weightlessness.
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Polish scientists rule out miniature black holes as main source of dark matter
Astronomers from the OGLE project at the University of Warsaw have provided new insights into the long-standing mystery of dark matter, ruling out the hypothesis that miniature black holes make up a significant portion of this elusive substance.
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Wrocław researchers develop innovative device for Moon-based brick production
Researchers from Wrocław University of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Wrocław-based company Four Point, have designed a groundbreaking device to sieve lunar soil, known as regolith, for use in building infrastructure on the Moon.
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AROBS Polska to participate in space debris removal mission
AROBS Polska will participate in the work on the European vehicle for active removal of space debris and satellite in-orbit servicing. The company will develop a control unit for precise operations in low Earth orbit.
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"Photons from hell" are generated also in our Galaxy
Photons from extremely high-energy gamma radiation were not only generated 'a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away', they are also created in microquasars in our Milky Way, shows research co-authored by scientists from the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Could a revolution in the study of ultra-energetic cosmic radiation be brewing?
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Polish scientists find microorganisms have adapted to life in space
Researchers from Kraków and foreign partners have studied the adaptive mechanisms of bacteria collected from the International Space Station (ISS). The findings indicate that microorganisms isolated from the interior of the ISS have adapted to life in space.
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Polish photographer makes his third NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day
A Polish photographer’s photo of the Milky Way emerging from behind the Belianske Tatra mountains has been published by NASA as the Astronomy Picture of the Day.
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Sener Polska joins important ESA mission
Sener Polska has been awarded a contract to participate in a new European Space Agency project, the Next Generation Gravity Mission. This is part of the ESA and NASA programme, in which satellites will be built to study the Earth's gravitational field.
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The mystery of Type Ic supernovae: Dramatic relationships of binary stars
Type Ic supernovae carry within them a dramatic story of a relationship between a pair of stars. An international team of scientists led by Polish researchers has proven that for this type of cosmic explosion to occur, a not-so-peaceful - by human relationship standards - binary star system is needed.
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Childhood trauma linked to poor eating habits and obesity in adulthood, Polish study finds
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.
