Nuclear power plants are playing an increasingly important role in energy production in many European countries. One of the key problems that arise as a result is what to do with the high volume of nuclear waste.
The PAS Archives hold photographs of Marie Skłodowska-Curie and her family, as well as medals and personal letters. They are valuable resources for studying the great scientist's life and achievements.
Identifying the best scientists among the mediocre is straightforward when given the perspective of centuries, or at least decades, of hindsight. The problem of evaluating contemporary researchers is far more complex.
Polish true-confessions magazines are bolder than other women's journals at covering sensitive issues. The confessional formula makes it easier to cross discourse boundaries.
It was long believed that RNA was a molecule specialized in transmitting information from DNA to proteins. However, in recent years scientists have been discovering hitherto unknown complexities of RNA.
Today's technology makes it possible to analyze genetic samples up to a million years old. Perhaps one day the aurochs will make a comeback to Poland's forests, thanks to Polish scientists.
In Copernicus' day, canons were buried under the altar where they served Mass. As such, the altar of St. Andrew in Frombork cathedral was a natural starting point for researchers looking for the great astronomer's grave.
Existing therapies for heart failure do not target intracellular pathways regulating the metabolism of cardiomyocytes, even though research shows that this could offer an effective treatment method.
As the amount of online content grows, Internet users' attention span decreases. This brings an acute need for social and technological solutions that enable users to select the most important and relevant information.
Geological information of the right type and in the right place can help boost public awareness of and appreciation for the geological diversity around us.
A research project underway at the Institute of Psychology at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań aims to adapt tools to study the development of young Polish children.
The Open Access and Open Science concepts are about publishing scientific materials in a way that ensures they will be as widely available as possible.
Current research into fear indicates that there is no single mechanism for triggering fear. However, neuropharmacologists are getting closer to unraveling the mystery.
The dramatic events touched off in the Arab Middle East after a Tunisian street vendor set himself aflame in December of 2010 - now being described as "revolutions" and an "Arab Spring" - have already resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of people. Why has such tragedy resulted? What future lies ahead for the Middle East?
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