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Łódź fashion firm making a splash with new tights made from old fishing nets and marine waste

Named among this year’s “must-have” items at the 2021 Łódź Design Festival, according to the judges, the tights stood-out not just because of their eco aspects, but also on account of their aesthetics.

Named among this year’s “must-have” items at the 2021 Łódź Design Festival, according to the judges, the tights stood-out not just because of their eco aspects, but also on account of their aesthetics.

Kraków firm devises underwater vehicles inspired by STINGRAYS to research seabed

Video: Working with the Polish Academy of Sciences, the fish-shaped unmanned underwater vehicles from Noa Marine will be able to autonomously collect chemical, acoustic, geological and visual data without human intervention for periods of up to six months.

Wolves aren’t the bad guys, scientists warn as they urge public to stop demonising them

With their fearsome appearance, powerful jaws and sharp teeth, wolves are often portrayed as villains in film and literature. Now, as part of longstanding efforts to protect them scientists are urging people to view and treat them differently.

German WWII shipwrecks off Polish coast pose environmental threat, says Germany

At least 100 wrecks have been classified as a “high priority” because they contain significant amounts of fuel that poses a threat to the natural environment.

Kraków scientist tells cleanup do-gooders ‘LEAF them leaves alone!’

Dr. Tomasz Figarski, who is a specialist at the Forest Management and Geodesy Office, has joined the ‘Leaves aren’t Rubbish’ campaign, pointing out that fallen leaves have multiple environmental benefits.

Scientists find ‘cannabis extract’ can help save bees from pesticide poisoning

The discovery could be a major breakthrough in bee conservation and not only save bees around the world but also help protect the variety of ecosystems that they contribute to.

So good to “bee” back home: beekeeper turns disaster into triumph after criminals trash his hives

A passionate fan of bees Tomasz Petryka wants to spread the word about just how vital the insects are to the world.

Un-bee-lievable: lifestyle blogger causes a buzz by joining passion for bees with Polish design

Project will end with an auction of cutting-edge products to raise money for an apiary.

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Life | Ukraine

Acting royalty wins internet hearts after adopting dog run over by Russian tank

Janusz Chabior and his actress wife  Agata Wątróbska took in the adorable pooch called Henio after finding him in a Polish shelter where he had been sent from Ukraine.

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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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