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Even intelligent machines can be manipulated like puppets

Even an intelligent machine can be manipulated like a puppet. Cyberneticists call this a 'malicious antagonistic attack'. That is why scientists, including researchers at the Military University of Technology, conduct research on antagonistic activities, said the guest of Studio PAP, Col. Rafał Kasprzyk, PhD, from the Military University of Technology.

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    Scientists: Complex sugars obtained from oats may help treat colorectal cancer

    Scientists from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS-SGGW) conduct promising research on the use of beta-glucans from oats in the treatment of colorectal cancer. The researchers believe that their work will lead to the development of non-invasive methods supporting the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.

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    $1 million from Google for two Polish universities

    The Warsaw University of Technology and the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań will receive a total of $1 million to create educational programs in the field of cybersecurity.

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    Warsaw University of Technology students are building racing car with completely new design

    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.

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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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    Mathematics will be the first field of knowledge where AI will achieve superhuman capabilities, says expert

    Mathematics, theoretical computer science, programming - these are the fields of science in which AI will be the first to effectively support scientists. It is only a matter of time before it achieves superhuman capabilities in these areas, Professor Piotr Sankowski tells PAP.

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    After 10 years, half of scientists remain in science, after 20 years - one third

    Only half of people are still active scientists 10 years after their first scientific publication. After 20 years, only one third of people remain in science, according to an analysis conducted by Polish researchers. Patterns of leaving science are similar in different countries.

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    Wrocław Medical University is Poland's best university according to international ranking

    The Wrocław Medical University has been named the best university in Poland according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE WUR) ranking. Over 2,000 universities from around the world were ranked based on several indicators, such as research quality and cooperation with industry.

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    University of Warsaw takes over 4EU+ Alliance presidency for one year

    The University of Warsaw has taken over the presidency of the 4EU+ Alliance, a group of eight European universities where students, doctopral candidates and academics can exchange experiences.

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    Pole named one of the world’s top 10 best students

    Mikołaj Wolanin, a law student at the University of Warsaw and the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University, is among the 10 best students in the world, the Foundation for Student Rights has announced.

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Seals do not constitute a permanent population off the Polish coast, they only 'pay visits' to rest on the shallows and take advantage of easy access to food, says marine ecologist, Professor Jan Marcin Węsławski. That is why, in his opinion, proposals to create seal reserves in Polish waters make no sense.