For decades, geochemical studies of lake and river sediments have been widely used in prospecting for mineral deposits. Nowadays they are also commonly used to assess the degree to which surface waters are polluted with heavy metals and harmful organic substances.
Memories of fear are essentially records of the causative relationship between specific stimuli that induce emotions. Is eliminating memories of learned fear the only effective method of treating anxiety?
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986 halted the development of nuclear energy around the world for almost 20 years. Earlier this year we saw another emergency at the nuclear plant in Fukushima. Has the renaissance of nuclear energy reached its end?
Science populańzation is a changing field these days. Now we want to know how many "fans" an event has gathered on Facebook, and the European SciCafe project is even planning to open coffee shops in "Second Lite:• How well are we keeping pace?
In Copernicus' day, canons were buried under the altar where they served Mass. As such, the altar of St. Andrew in Frombork cathedral was a natural starting point for researchers looking for the great astronomer's grave.
A research project underway at the Institute of Psychology at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań aims to adapt tools to study the development of young Polish children.
Geological information of the right type and in the right place can help boost public awareness of and appreciation for the geological diversity around us.
Identifying the best scientists among the mediocre is straightforward when given the perspective of centuries, or at least decades, of hindsight. The problem of evaluating contemporary researchers is far more complex.
Existing therapies for heart failure do not target intracellular pathways regulating the metabolism of cardiomyocytes, even though research shows that this could offer an effective treatment method.
As the amount of online content grows, Internet users' attention span decreases. This brings an acute need for social and technological solutions that enable users to select the most important and relevant information.
The Open Access and Open Science concepts are about publishing scientific materials in a way that ensures they will be as widely available as possible.
Today's technology makes it possible to analyze genetic samples up to a million years old. Perhaps one day the aurochs will make a comeback to Poland's forests, thanks to Polish scientists.
Polish true-confessions magazines are bolder than other women's journals at covering sensitive issues. The confessional formula makes it easier to cross discourse boundaries.
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