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Białystok whizz-kids develop glove that can translate sign language

The invention from the Białystok University of Technology students makes it possible for communication between people who are signing and those who do not know sign language. Bialystok university of technology

The brainchild of students Ewa Karp, Pawel Buczynski, Jakub Kokoszkiewicz, Michal Lukaszuk and Konrad Olifier, the Sensory Sign Language Translator (STJM) uses sensors to collect information about the arrangements of individual fingers and the whole hand.

Harrowing diaries of Katyń massacre victims translated into English

​​​​The moving entries written on scraps, notebooks and loose sheets of paper, reveal the everyday lives of the victims, revealing their thoughts, plans and dreams unaware of their fate.​​​​

How to translate Olga Tokarczuk

In this episode of The Debrief, we have an in-depth interview with Jennifer Croft, a US-based translator who works with acclaimed Polish author Olga Tokarczuk.

Translators from across the globe discuss works of Nobel Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk

VIDEO: The language of Olga Tokarczuk’s novels is known for its richness, depth, and multifaceted references, but how do translators cope was the subject of this year’s PEN America conference.

Most important Bible in Polish history first published 421 years ago today

What made this particular version of the Bible so important, and as centuries would prove almost timeless, was its clear and simple language, accuracy, and versatility. The tone was dignified, while the content easy to understand.

Word up! Iranian actor spreads word of one of Poland's theatrical greats with first ever translations into Persian

Ali Shams was stunned to find that plays by Polish writer Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, who he believes was one of the most influential theatrical figures of the 20th century, hadn’t been translated into Persian – so he decided to change that with three classics.

Top US award given for translation of Polish epic poem

Indiana University comparative literature professor Bill Johnston has received the 2019 National Translation Award for his English translation of the 19th-century Polish epic poem Master Thaddeus. Johnston heads the university's Polish Studies Center.

Tenth Warsaw Book Fair ended on Sunday

Over 800 exhibitors from 27 countries, over 1,000 invited authors and 1,500 events took place during the 10th Warsaw Book Fair, which ended at the PGE National Stadium on Sunday.

Won in translation! Bruno Schulz’s Collected Stories picks up top gong at prestigious literary translation awards

Madeline G. Levine joins A-list of translators for her ‘exquisitely composed and fastidiously accurate’ masterpiece.

Top 5 articles:

  • Over 100,000 slaughtered with axes, pitchforks, scythes and knives: The Wołyń massacre started 76 years ago today and lasted for two years
  • The systematic massacre of all children under 10 will forever be a stain on humanity, says TFN’s Stuart Dowell
  • Mayor offers reward to first couple to have a boy in village where only girls are born
  • It’s official! Kraków is the best place in Europe for food, says European Academy of Gastronomy
  • Poland in COVID-19 LOCKDOWN! PM orders bars, restaurants, shopping centres and borders closed - and cancels ALL flights
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Lublin chef joins ‘cooking show royalty’ in ultimate challenge for title of Top Chef World All-Star

VIDEO: Gleaning contestants from 16 countries, 32-year-old Sylwia Stachyra faces stiff competition from her fellow professionals, all of which have previously either won or appeared as finalists on national or localised editions of the show.

The first report:

  • Poland's average corporate wage up 13.6 pct y/y in Feb. - stats office
  • EC approves funding for gas transmission pipeline
  • PM says Poland is not understood, discriminated against by EU
  • Poland sees huge increase in small photovoltaic output
  • Security chief says detained spies had not acted for long

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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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