Science in Poland

Researchers developed an AI model predicting atomic motion in molecular systems, speeding up simulations in chemistry, physics and materials science. MDtrajNet bypasses step-by-step calculations requiring millions of steps and high computing power. scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

A team from Wrocław University of Science and Technology is part of an international consortium developing 3D metal printing technology for microgravity environments, aiming to enable production of spare parts directly in orbit. @PWr_Wroclaw scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

Fish are shrinking not only due to intensive fishing but also because of evolutionary responses to climate change, according to research by scientists from Poland and Australia published in Science. @JagiellonskiUni scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

Archaeologists in Poland have uncovered ceramic vessels used to drink lactose-reduced milk beverages around 5,500 years ago, likely during ritual feasts connected to funerals. @UMK_Torun @YArchaeology @unilodz @UMK_Torun scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

Misuse of generative artificial intelligence tools in education can weaken independent thinking and hinder knowledge development, particularly among students without a strong foundation in a subject, research and experiments show. @PolitechnikaGda scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

Polish researchers developed microscopic nanoflowers delivering antibiotics directly to infected bones, enabling faster, more effective treatment with less toxicity. The technology could be a breakthrough in osteomyelitis- severe bone disease @ChemistryUW scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

Scientists at Lublin University of Technology have developed a new dental composite containing liquid rubber that is more resistant to damage than traditional fillings, according to researchers involved in the project. @pollub_lublin scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

Small, targeted modifications to large language models (LLMs) can produce unforeseen and harmful effects, a new study warns, highlighting risks in deploying AI systems without fully understanding their internal mechanisms. @PW_edu scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

Early molecular disorders in Huntington’s disease primarily affect systems that control the functioning of other genes, researchers from the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences report. @ICHBPAN scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

Scientists at @JagiellonskiUni are developing an experimental approach to cancer treatment that aims to halt tumour cell division by disrupting the duplication and repair of genetic material, though further studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness. scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

Plant communities across Europe are not adapting quickly enough to climate warming, creating a growing “climatic debt” that could drive faster ecological change in the future, according to a study published in Nature. @BiolUW @JagiellonskiUni @USinKatowice scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

Blue tits are lining their nests with cigarette butts to reduce parasites and improve the health and survival chances of their chicks, scientists from the University of Lodz have found. @unilodz @DCV_UC scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

People who experienced adversity in childhood are more likely to help strangers but less likely to support close family members, while trust in others in adulthood is primarily shaped by positive early experiences. @PsychologiaUW scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

Scientists at @JagiellonskiUni have developed a plant-protection preparation based entirely on natural substances that may serve as an effective antifungal agent for crops, with potential use in both large-scale agriculture and organic farming. scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

A scientific publication on a cell-based glioma therapy developed with support from @NCBR_pl and Development and European Funds has won the 2026 Pfizer Research Foundation Prize in oncology, highlighting its potential as a new class of cancer treatment. scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

Drug trafficking is increasingly moving to instant messaging platforms and online environments, creating new risks that current addiction prevention strategies fail to address, according to research led by Piotr Siuda @UKWBydgoszcz @Uni_Civitas @UniOpole scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

Several mechanisms allow artificial intelligence models to censor responses, which can affect the quality and reliability of the information they provide, according to Krzysztof Wróbel, co-creator of the Polish AI system Bielik. scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

Archaeologists from @UniWarszawski have uncovered a more than 100-metre-long strip of ancient shipwreck remains near the port of Ptolemais in current-day Libya, indicating multiple maritime disasters occurred along the route to the city, researchers said. scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

Post-game depression is a type of grief resembling parting with a loved one or the end of an important life stage. RPG fans are most susceptible, according to researchers who developed the first tool to measure it. @SWPSUniversity scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…

Researchers involved in the IGNIS mission on the International Space Station are continuing an experiment examining how cosmic radiation affects drugs placed in biodegradable polymer carriers. scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2…