Nicolaus Copernicus

New species of butterfly found in remote part of the Andes is named in honour of Polish scientist Nicolaus Copernicus

The "Castastica copernicus" was found in the high Peruvian Andes on the edges of a forest 3,500 metres above sea level by scientists from the Nature Education Centre at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. T. Pyrcz/ Jagiellonian University

The "Castastica copernicus" was found in the high Peruvian Andes on the edges of a forest 3,500 metres above sea level by scientists from the Nature Education Centre at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków.

‘Earth moving, Sun stopping’ astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus, revolutionised our understanding of the universe

Slamming those who criticised his theory as “babblers”, Copernicus, who was born 550 years ago today, didn’t suffer fools gladly.

Crowds storm banks to get hands on new banknotes with world’s most advanced security feature

Featuring the world's most advanced security feature, the plastic banknote as well as a coin have been issued to commemorate the 550th anniversary of the Torun-based scientist's birth.

New Copernicus stamp to spotlight astronomer’s contribution to science

With a print run of 128,000, the stamp’s image was based upon an epitaph found in the cathedral in the northern town of Frombork.

Copernicus goes to London

In this episode of The Debrief, host John Beauchamp speaks to National Gallery curator Christopher Riopelle on the long-awaited exhibition of Matejko’s Copernicus in London.

Two’s company: the lure of Toruń and Bydgoszcz

Just a short train ride from Warsaw are two contrasting cities that lie only a stone’s throw apart.

Twinkle, twinkle little star: Polish satellites on the scene when a nova is born

The information from the satellites could help scientists understand how elements are spread across the galaxy.

Monumental effort: Poland’s historic monuments stand tall

As world marks International Monuments Day, TFN looks at some of Poland’s finest.

New type of pulsating ‘tear drop’ star found 1,500 light years from earth

Discovered by an international team led by the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Centre in Warsaw, the star named HD74423 is estimated to be 1.7 times the mass of the sun.

Poland to mark Polish Science Day

Poland will celebrate Polish Science Day for the first time on February 19 this year, in recognition of Polish scientists' achievements, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education said on Tuesday.

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