Poznan

Poles develop test differentiating SARS-CoV-2 and influenza infections

Professor Michał Witt, the institute director, said that the developed test is reliable and allows it to quickly "distinguish in one test tube" whether a given patient is infected with SARS-CoV-2 or the influenza virus. Marcin Obara/PAP

The Institute of Human Genetics of the Polish Academy of Sciences on Monday started tests on differentiating SARS-CoV-2 and influenza virus infections, the Poznań-based institute announced.

We wish you a Mini Christmas and a happy new Gear! Gobsmacked nurse gifted new mini after car pinched by thugs

Poznań nurse Aneta Jobska said she had ‘regained her faith in people’ after kind-hearted car dealer Adam Smorawiński handed over the keys to a sparkling new 84k mini.

US Army 5th Corps forward command officially established in Poznan

The defence minister has welcomed the establishment of a new US army headquarters in Poland, saying its presence will deter a “potential aggressor”.

Off the wall: new mega mural celebrates Poland’s road to freedom

Rumoured to be the tallest mural in the country, the artwork will eventually be joined by eight others in Poznań.

Villager finds stash of 17th-century coins after falling off his bike while looking for mushrooms

The coins date from between 1657 and 1667, pointing to their minting shortly after the Deluge, a series of wars with Sweden throughout the 17th century which wreaked havoc and destruction throughout the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Scooting in style: Poznań designer comes up with ‘supersonic’ recyclable scooter

Designer Mateusz Sipiora’s silver scooter is not only eco-friendly, but weighing just 1kg, is also super lightweight.

I’ll be watching you: cult artist’s little figures thrills Poznań by keeping an eye on its streets

Created by an artist only known as Noriaki, the figures made using a combination of 3D printing and resin-casting have rapidly gone viral.

Researchers come up with ‘coronavirus calculator’ to show effects of not wearing face masks

The calculator consists of a simple questionnaire in which users are asked whether they wear a mask and about the material that it is made of, with options including cotton, linen and surgical masks. Based on this, the tool calculates the mask’s effectiveness, expressed as a percentage.

New recording tech takes people into the heart of classic music concert

VIDEO: People can move around the orchestra or change their position in the concert hall to get a full-on experience.

Warsaw attorney, businessman hear embezzlement charges

Warsaw attorney and ex-politician Roman G. and businessman Ryszard K. have been charged with embezzling PLN 92 million (EUR 20.2 million) from a stock-market-quoted real estate company between 2010 and 2014, the prosecution in Poznań, western Poland, informed on Friday.

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