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App developed by Polish psychologists will help to study and combat addictions
Addictions can come in different forms, including addiction to: nicotine, alcohol, illegal substances, gambling, pornography, eating. Psychologists from the PAS Institute of Psychology have developed the application called Nałogometr (addiction meter), designed to support users who recover from addictions and help scientists to better understand the causes of relapse.
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How to detect signs of neurodegeneration earlier and more accurately
Signs of neurodegenerative diseases, visible years before the emergence of clinical manifestations, can be detected during the examination of medical samples by means of fluorescence microscopy. This is, however, on condition that suitably sensitive and selective dyes are used that bind to specific amyloid structures. The new dye, proposed by the Polish-American group of scientists, is a step towards the personalized neuromedical prophylaxis of the future.
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Ancient Egyptians wore socks, arm warmers and even underwear!
They wore socks, arm warmers, loincloths and tunics; they even knew underwear! Fashion in ancient Egypt, like today, was changing. Wool was known, but the dominant fabric was linen. Dr. Aleksandra Hallmann talks about the clothes of ancient Egyptians.
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Deer feeding is changing the lifestyle of brown bears
Humans have never provided so much food to wildlife. Wildlife feeding is widespread, but not necessarily good for wild animals and ecosystems.
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The largest known mammal-like reptile lived in Silesia
The largest mammal-like reptile known to date, Lisiowicia bojani, lived in Silesia about 210 million years ago, Polish researchers report in the publication in "Science". In terms of weight and dimensions, it was close to elephants.
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Nearly 88 million PLN special-purpose subsidy for the Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education has provided funding for the construction of a new main building of the Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station, making it the largest subsidy for polar research over the past 40 years.
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The oldest glass jewellery discovered in Poland comes from Egypt and Mesopotamia
Thanks to physicochemical analyses archaeologists have identified the origin of the glass beads and other finds previously excavated during the construction of A4 highway in the Lesser Poland Province.
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