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Warsaw scientist finds natural ‘coral-saving’ UV filter in Antarctic bacteria

The world-first discovery by PhD researcher Michał Styczyński can help stop coral extinctions. Uniwersytet Warszawski

The world-first discovery which came during research of samples of bacteria from King George Island 120km off the coast of Antarctica can help stop coral extinctions.

Ancient aches: tooth decay plagued ancestors scientists find

New research by Polish team shed lights on the diet of humans 9,000 years ago.

University boffins create ‘disinfection gate’ that kills bacteria and virus in one minute

In an attempt to bring a ‘modicum of normalcy’ to a post-COVID-19 world, the device, which in the future will be used in public places such as airports, museums, and train stations is already operating in two hospitals.

Fighting disease… with viruses?

It’s not just misery and despair in this time of COVID-19, and not all viruses want to kill us. We look at new clinical tests ongoing in Wrocław.

Wrocław clinic uses ‘super viruses’ to battle rebellious bacteria

In an exclusive, TFN profiles the clinic that could transform the way antibiotic-resistant infections are treated.

Rain-trapping bacteria becomes ‘water bank’ for thirsty crops

Scientists at biotech company Bio-Gen are investigating how bacteria can help prepare crops for periods of drought.

Innovative biobarrier to clean up Polish pollution

An innovative biological approach using bacteria promises to breathe new life into industrially-polluted areas in the south of Poland.

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At least 12 dead after Polish bus crashes in Croatia

After skidding into a ditch 30 miles from the Croatian capital Zagreb, at least 12 of the 33 pilgrims onboard were killed.

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Four tonnes of Nazi gold found in buried 18th century palace canister, say WWII treasure hunters

Measuring between 1.3 to 1.5 metres long and 50cm in depth, the cylindrical metal canister was found in the conservatory of an 18th century palace used by Hitler’s SS as a brothel.

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