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Poland’s achievements in science celebrated in illustrated book

Poland’s achievements in science celebrated in illustrated book

A new book celebrating the greatest discoveries and achievements of Polish scientists over the last century has gone on sale.

Polish scientists look for new bacteria to tackle dirty water

One of the most pressing global concerns today is the search for cheap and effective ways for securing water. Now scientists from the Silesian Unviersity of Technology are racing around the clock to create a bacteria capable of filtering waste.

475th anniversary of Nicolaus Copernicus’ death

On the 475th anniversary of Nicolaus Copernicus’ death, historians at Jagiellonian University museum present the memorabilia connected to the famous’ astronomers studies there.

Copernicus: the man who discovered earth moves around the sun

Today marks 475 years since the death of one of Poland’s most esteemed scientists. Nicolaus Copernicus revolutionised astronomy with his discovery that the earth moved around the sun. The revelation completely changed our understanding of our place in the universe, and consequently helped herald in the age Enlightenment. The First News reflects on the lasting legacy left by the astronomer from Toruń.

Słowiński National Park

Situated on the coast of the Baltic Sea, the Słowiński National Park is known for its unique moving sand dunes and alluring scenery. The Park covers 32,5 km of coastline, seaside lakes and forests. Łeba, Rowy and Smołdzino, small towns located within the Park, are popular tourist destination. The Institute of Oceanography at the University of Gdańsk uses the Parks beaches as the ground for releasing seals to the sea, as part of the species’ reintroduction to the Baltic programme.

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Now YOU can live like a king: Dubbed the ‘unknown pearl of Mazury’, the 15th century Teutonic Knights castle is yours for 12 million Zł

Described by as “a perfect example of the military architecture of the Teutonic Order” and “one of the best preserved”, potential buyers will find a castle perched on a 1.7 hectare plot and surrounded by 10 hectares of its own adjacent land.

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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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