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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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    Polish space law expert receives Rosalind Franklin Society Award

    The director of the Centre for Space Studies at Poland’s Kozminski University has received the Rosalind Franklin Society 2023 Award for outstanding scientific achievements in the field of space law, the university reports.

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    Young Polish physicists win medal at international tournament

    Young Polish physicists took third place at the International Young Physicists' Tournament in Budapest.

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    VP of the Polish Academy of Sciences appointed Member of the Council of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology

    Vice-President of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Professor Dariusz Jemielniak, has been appointed to the Board of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). The Board is appointed by the European Commission.

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    Polish-German action plan: Renewal of R&D cooperation

    The governments of Poland and Germany want to renew their joint declaration of intention regarding bilateral and European cooperation in the field of research and development, according to the document 'Polish-German Action Plan'. It is also planned to co-finance projects related to recent history, including Russia's attack on Ukraine.

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    Algorithm as a poet? Recipients' reaction to poetry written by AI and humans examined

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