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Blooming marvelous! World’s ‘largest’ exotic flower blossoms for first time in 10 years

The amorphophallus titanium, which is also known as the ‘corpse plant’ because of its terrible smell when in bloom, had lain dormant for 10 years. Paweł Supernak/PAP

Crowds flocked to watch the moment the amorphophallus titanium which was nearly frozen to death and revived by a ritual dance went into full bloom.

The only way is up! Puławy vertical farm first in Europe to supply beauty and health industries with plant extract from herbs

Established by husband and wife team Anna and Dawid Drzewiecki after their observations of where different plant extracts came from in cosmetics and natural supplements, the company’s innovation is based on their unique form of production, combining the growth of plants and the production of extracts in one place.

‘Canteen for 50 insects’ opens up for bees-iness in Poznań

Titled ‘Stołówka dla fifnych owadów’ (Canteen For Insects), the project will see 35 ‘insect hotels’ debut across the city with confirmed locations including the gardens of 12 primary schools and 18 kindergartens.

Olsztyn scientists come up with ‘martian soil simulator’ to grow plants on Mars

The New Life Capsule enables them to create specific conditions for observing the development of algal-fungal biomass, which creates a special fertiliser.

Tired old Łódź square to get glamorous green facelift

Architects say the main design goal is to make Łód’s Freedom Square “a friendly place for residents and tourists.”

Loving husband plants enormous heart to honour promise in memory of his late wife

When the love of his life tragically died, Maria's grief-stricken husband created the giant heart on the slopes of a hill overlooking the village of Solina in the Bieszczady Mountains where they had planned their life.

Feeling vine! Warsaw firm brings new life to ‘retired’ office plants

What happens to all those plants from offices buildings? Warsaw-based Florabo’s new ‘Green Veteran’ initiative aims to stop them going to the ‘great plant pot in the sky’ by finding them new homes.

Unbe-leaf-able! Scientists raise 200k to BUY tropical forest in Colombia and create research centre

The team led by Marta Kolanowska, a biologist from the University of Łódź, aims to protect one of the most valuable ecosystems in the world which is seriously endangered as a result of deforestation of tropical areas every day.

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.

Poland to invest EUR 466 mln in electric car plant

The construction of Poland's first electric car plant will cost PLN 2 bln (EUR 466 mln), PAP was told by Piotr Zaremba, CEO of special-purpose company ElectroMobility Poland (EMP). As many as 17 potential locations are being taken into account, Zaremba added.

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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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