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Warsaw team invent small-scale radar ideal for urban combat in Ukraine

Developed by scientists at the Warsaw University of Technology, the radar was first designed to assist in cases of fire and flooding. XY-Sensing

Scientists at the Warsaw University of Technology have developed a miniature radar designed to detect unauthorised machinery and objects; though not designed with the war in mind, the team say they are happy for the Ukrainian military to use their technology.

Pioneering research sees scientists look at ‘growing third teeth’ to replace dentures and implants

The team from Poznań, Warsaw and Toruń say that, if successful, by using stem cells found in human gums they will be able to produce tooth buds and rebuild the structure of the peripheral nerves.

Warsaw to get Europe’s largest network of air-quality sensors

Warsaw is to receive Europe’s largest network of sensors for air-quality monitoring after a deal signed between the capital’s city hall and Kraków air-quality analysis company Airly.

Engineer creates prosthetic hand that GROWS with its user

Ewelina Drelich from Warsaw University of Technology came up with the idea for the hand prosthesis with cheap, interchangeable parts for her engineering thesis.

Five Polish universities join European Universities Initiative

The European Commission announced on Thursday that five Polish universities have been added to the consortia of the European Universities Initiative.

Stars in her eyes: the woman who wants to blast off into space

TFN speaks to Agnieszka Elwertowska, an analogue Mars mission commander, engineer and IT student, who hopes to become only the second Polish astronaut after Mirosław Hermaszewski.

Developer introduces technology to keep buildings virus free

Ensuring a safe working environment in offices is becoming a priority for developers.

Not as Darth as it seems! Student’s ‘light sabre’ project to be used in cataract eye surgery

Initially seen as being a bit of a joke, the Star Wars inspired sabre contains an unusual lens which can help scientists create an innovative corneal implant for cataract patients.

Vrooming marvelous! Ten-year-old’s dream of racing cars comes true after students build him special 30km/h motor

The bespoke e-MaksPower racing car from the Warsaw University of Technology students took two years to build and cost 80,000 PLN after 10-year-old Maks told them he would love to go racing.

Scientist who laid the foundations for Silicon Valley honoured at long last

History has almost forgotten Jan Czochralski but without his ground-breaking work the world would look very different.

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Poznań added to Michelin Guides’ prestigious list of top culinary cities

Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guides, said: “Its cuisine reflects its cosmopolitan outlook, with influences ranging from Italy to Japan and, while chefs show respect for traditional recipes, they are not afraid to interpret these in a modern fashion.”

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Rzeszów scientists develop phone battery that charges in eight minutes and lasts 68 YEARS!

Produced by The Batteries, the new technology has already been dubbed “a game changer” by the industry press, with the firm hoping to begin large-scale production once work on their “pilot factory” is finished.

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