Research: Women more critical of their scientific achievements than men
Women rate their scientific achievements and chances of obtaining financing for research projects lower than men, according to the Polish National Science Centre survey. Women more often experienced inequalities in the division of tasks and remuneration, the report states.
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Hybrid propulsion for container ships
Container ships can consume less fuel, gain better manoeuvring capabilities and increased navigational safety after introducing improvements co-developed by Polish engineers in a scientific and industrial consortium. The changes will concern ship propellers, among other things.
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Katowice to be European City of Science 2024
Katowice has become the first city in Central and Eastern Europe to be awarded the European City of Science 2024.
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Winners of Popularizer of Science, 17th edition announced
Nearly 80 candidates entered this year's 17th edition of the Popularizer of Science competition. In the first stage, the Competition Jury selected 23 finalists. In the second stage, the jury selected competition winners in five categories as well as the Grand Prize winner, and awarded two special mentions. The editors of PAP - Science in Poland also granted the special Tomasz Trzciński Award.
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Six scientists from Poland among the world's most cited researchers
Six scientists from Polish institutions have been added to the prestigious list of Highly Cited Researchers 2021 (HCR).
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FT’s Executive MBA ranking places Kozminski University 10th best in the world and second in Europe
Kozminski University in Warsaw has been named second best in Europe and 10th best in the world for its top 100 Executive MBA programmes.
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Wrocław researchers developing 'electronic nose’ to identify bad smells
An 'electronic nose' that can help detect sources of problematic odours and monitor their levels in the environment is being developed by scientists at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology.
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Researchers develop innovative powder varnishes
Researchers have invented powder varnishes cured in low temperature or under UV radiation which protect the surface of materials with low thermal resistance, such as wood, MDF boards and composites.
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POLSA and NASA sign agreement on Moon and Mars exploration
The Polish Space Agency (POLSA) has signed an agreement with NASA to develop multilateral Moon and Mars exploration programmes.
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Kraków/ 2020 and 2021 NCN Awards presented to outstanding researchers
Dr. Paweł L. Polkowski, Dr. Sebastian Glatt and Professor Jonatan Gutman are the winners of 2021 NCN Award for young researchers, awarded for significant achievements for research carried out in Poland.
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