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ACADEMIA. The magazine of the Polish Academy of Sciences | 2024 | No 1(81) Poland in the World

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Magdalena Lesińska
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ORCID: ORCID

  1. Centre of Migration Research, University of Warsaw, Poland
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On the cultural diplomacy of Polish poet Wisława Szymborska.
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Michał Rusinek
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  1. Department of Polish Studies, Chair of Communication Theory, Jagiellonian University in Krakow
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For 40 years, Polish researchers have been observing krill-dependent species and actively participating in the activities of the Scientific Committee of the CCAMLR.
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Małgorzata Korczak-Abshire
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  1. Department of Antarctic BiologyInstitute of Biochemistry and Biophysics PAS in Warsaw
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Nearly 20 years after Poland joined the European Union, Poles continue to emigrate, yet the nature of this migration differs considerably from that observed after 1 May 2004.
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Magdalena Lesińska
1
ORCID: ORCID
Dominika Pszczółkowska
1

  1. Centre of Migration Research, University of Warsaw, Poland
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Man-made linear structures, such as railway embankments, highway verges, and flood barriers, can serve as habitats for pollinating insects.
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Dawid Moroń
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Aleksandra Cwajna
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Emilia Marjańska
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Magdalena Lenda
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Piotr Skórka
2

  1. Institute of Systematics and Evolution of Animals, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kraków
  2. Institute of Nature Conservation, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kraków
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Poland in the European Organization for Nuclear Research: A remarkable story of cooperation, success, and future opportunities at CERN.
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Tadeusz Lesiak
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  1. Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences in Krakow
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Quantum computers excel at tasks where classical computers falter – explains Prof. Artur Ekert from the Mathematical Institute at Oxford University and the National University of Singapore.
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Artur Ekert
1

  1. the Mathematical Institute at Oxford University and the National University of Singapore
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The telescopes at the Polish observatory in the heart of Chile’s Atacama Desert leverage its extraordinary location to observe the cosmos on an unprecedented scale.
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Grzegorz Pietrzyński
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  1. Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center, Polish Academy of Sciences
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Discoveries by Polish and Swiss archaeologists in the Middle East are bringing us closer to the culture of the first megalith-builders from 5,000 years ago.
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Zuzanna Wygnańska
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Tara Steimer-Herbet
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  1. Institute of Mediterranean and Oriental Cultures, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw
  2. Laboratory of Prehistoric Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Geneva
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Groundbreaking findings in immune cell research reveal how Hodgkin lymphoma develops.
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Maciej Giefing
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  1. Department of Cancer Genetics PAS Institute of Human Genetics in Poznań
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Archaeological research being done by Polish scientists in South America is helping to reveal its pre-Columbian history.
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Wiesław Więckowski
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  1. Faculty of Archaeology, University of Warsaw
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Silver and tea, working together on the nanoscale, can be used to “brew up” a new weapon against treatment-resistant microorganisms.
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Jan Paczesny
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Magdalena Osial
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  1. Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw
  2. Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw
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Prof. Mirosława Ostrowska from the Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Vice President of the Academy, discusses how satellites are being used to study phenomena occurring in seas and oceans.
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Mirosława Ostrowska
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  1. Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Vice President of the Academy
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The cultural heritage of the sizeable Polish diaspora in Brazil is being painstakingly preserved in a variety of dedicated museums. These grassroots initiatives celebrate the enduring connection between history, memory, and identity across continents and generations.
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Mikołaj Radomski
1

  1. Museum of Pomeranian Folk Culture in Swołowo
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“Scientists manipulate evidence, and a small secret group of people is responsible for making all major decisions in world politics…” The latest European Social Survey sheds light on the widespread prevalence of conspiracy beliefs.
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Michał Kotnarowski
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  1. PAS Institute of Philosophy and Sociology, Warsaw
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The site of one of Poland’s most significant paleontological discoveries of the early twenty-first century is situated in the unassuming village of Owadów-Brzezinki – now the site of a geopark.
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Łukasz Weryński
1
Błażej Błażejowski
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  1. Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Institute of Geological Sciences, Jagiellonian University in Krakow
  2. Institute of Paleobiology, Museum of the Earth, Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw
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Two decades of research by Polish scientists in Peru contributed to the creation of the UNESCO-recognized Colca y Volcanes de Andagua Geopark.
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Andrzej Gałaś
1
ORCID: ORCID
Tomasz Kalicki
2
Andrzej Paulo
3
Slávka Gałaś
3
Melvin Benavente
4
Adam Flakus
5
Krzysztof Gaidzik
6

  1. Mineral and Energy Economy Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences in Kraków
  2. Institute of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce
  3. Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection, AGH University of Krakow
  4. Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa, Peru
  5. Władysław Szafer Institute of Botany of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Kraków
  6. Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Silesia in Katowice
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Myths link us all together, across countries and generations. That is why classical mythology is being incorporated into an educational curriculum designed to better equip young people to navigate the challenges of today’s world.
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Katarzyna Marciniak
1

  1. Centre for Studies on the Classical Tradition Faculty of “Artes Liberales,” University of Warsaw
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Polish is spoken today in numerous countries around the world, a reflection of the vast Polish diaspora’s efforts to preserve their linguistic heritage and cultural identity across borders and generations.
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Piotr Romanowski
1
Anna Seretny
2

  1. Faculty of Applied Linguistics, University of Warsaw
  2. Faculty of Polish, Jagiellonian University in Krakow
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The Emigration Museum in Gdynia, open since 2015, is an essential stop on the cultural map of the Tri-City area. The distinctive building of the former Maritime Station is not just a gem of modernist architecture – it has become a powerful symbol of the sociocultural transformations that the city of Gdynia and Poland itself have undergone in recent decades.
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Justyna Sienkiewicz-Baraniak
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  1. Specialist for Media Communication
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In an era marked by global warming, escalating carbon footprints, and the alarming destruction of biodiversity, we are constantly inundated with information about our planet’s environmental crises. What proactive steps can we actually take to make a difference?
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Konrad Maraszek
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  1. PAS Scientific Center in Vienna
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An extraordinary safari guide – a wonderful resource in Polish for everyone who loves to go “animal hunting” armed with a camera.
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Anna Olej-Kobus
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  1. journalist and photographer

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