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Warsaw researcher develops device to detect plant diseases early by analyzing their smell

Scientists at the Warsaw University of Technology are developing a device that can detect plant diseases early by analyzing the unique “fragrance bouquet” of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by plants.

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    Poland and Germany create fibre-optic 'time bridge’ with atomic clock connection

    Poland and Germany have completed the first international fibre-optic link for comparing ultra-precise time measurements between laboratories, marking a significant step toward building a pan-European timekeeping network.

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    European Space Agency chooses Poland’s Scanway to process lunar surface images

    Polish space technology company Scanway has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to process lunar surface imagery as part of a 2026 joint mission with U.S.-based Intuitive Machines.

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    Adam Mickiewicz University tests AI-powered virtual reality conference format

    A new model of academic conferencing powered by artificial intelligence and virtual reality has been piloted at the OCETA Connect: AI/XR in Higher Education event, held by the Adam Mickiewicz University.

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    Polish physicist awarded ERC Grant to develop non-invasive ‘Quantum Biopsy’ for cancer detection

    Professor Paweł Moskal from the Jagiellonian University has been awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant for a groundbreaking project that aims to transform cancer diagnostics. His team is exploring whether quantum measurements from a PET scan could non-invasively determine tissue oxygenation levels—a key indicator of tumour malignancy—offering a potential alternative to traditional biopsies.

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    Polish scientists develop AI-based system for smarter data storage management

    Researchers from the Systems Research Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Infoklinika SA, have developed an artificial intelligence-based system for managing memory farms—large-scale data storage infrastructures—tailored to user-defined priorities, such as speed or energy efficiency.

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    Scientists from Łukasiewicz develop natural polymer hydrogels capable of self-repair

    Scientists from the Łukasiewicz – Industrial Chemistry Institute in Warsaw have developed a new class of hydrogels made from natural polymers, including starch, that can self-repair structural damage within hours.

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    Polish-German team use 1000-kilometre quantum detector to search for dark matter

    A team of physicists from Poland and Germany has pushed the boundaries of experimental physics by using a thousand-kilometre quantum interferometer to search for dark matter.

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    Scientists develop new air purification technology

    Scientists from The University of Gdańsk have developed a new technology for purifying air of volatile organic compounds and viruses. The invention is protected by a patent.

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    Energy-saving construction inspired by black butterfly wings: New project from Łukasiewicz institute

    The development of new passive heating and cooling materials that can significantly reduce energy consumption in construction is the objective of the BIOTHERM project led by Łukasiewicz - Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics. The inspiration for scientists are black butterfly wings.

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Źródło: Marta Skowron Volponi

Hornet moth mimics buzz and appearance of hornets to scare off predators, study finds

The hornet moth (Sesia apiformis) has evolved not only to look like a hornet but also to sound like one, a rare form of mimicry that fools predators into keeping their distance. According to new research led by Dr. Marta Skowron Volponi from the University of Białystok, the moth’s acoustic camouflage is so effective that robins—the study’s test predators—reacted to it almost exactly as they would to a real hornet.