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JU archaeological work displayed in Colorado, USA
20.07.2018
On 7 July, an exhibition displaying objects discovered by JU Institute of Archaeology staff was opened in the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum in Colorado, USA. The bilingual exhibition, entitled ‘From Krakow to Castle Rock. Jagiellonian University’s Archaeological Investigations with Canyons of the Ancients National Monument’, will stay open until the end of July 2019.
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How to create a state on Earth or in outer space
13.07.2018
Among numerous political and social events, as well as FIFA World Cup matches, the news about the birth of a new state went almost unnoticed. And this is no mean state, as it exists in the outer space!
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Trauma for life: children trapped in a cave in Thailand
12.07.2018
From 23 June to 10 July, a group of twelve boys along with their football coach were trapped underground by rocks and water in the Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Thailand. We asked Paulina Wróbel, a JU psychologist, about how such a traumatic experience may affect a child’s psyche.
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Printed hands
29.06.2018
Dr Krzysztof Grandys, a specialist in anaesthesiology and intensive care from the University Children’s Hospital of Kraków, creates hand prostheses using a 3D printer. We asked him to tell us more about the ways in which technological advancement improves the quality of life for people with disabilities.
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Space Petrol Station
22.06.2018
In February 2018 we could watch a spectacular launch of Elon Musk’s "Falcon Heavy" rocket. Unfortunately, its core component did not land successfully during the test-flight, due to the shortage of fuel blend necessary for the operation. Fuel reserve is one of the key elements of a successful space mission. One of the possible solutions to this problem has been described by the JU physicist Jakub Mielczarek, author of the blog Science-Technology-Future.
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The science of football
20.06.2018
What is a football match for a mathematician? The answer is: ‘A single division of a unit interval into two equal sets’. But for sports fans, it’s a lot more: it’s a heroic fight until the end. How do we compare these seemingly irreconcilable frames of mind?
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Learning how to learn
19.06.2018
Here is a short guide for those who would rather spend September enjoying last weeks of holidays than struggling with resit exams.
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iPlasticity – rejuvenation of the brain?
24.05.2018
Can the brain of an adult regain the learning capability of a child? The answer seems to be positive. The phenomenon known as iPlasticity, investigated by Eero Castrén from the University of Helsinki, is related to the use of antidepressant drugs, which can help a mature brain regain its “youthful” plasticity.
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Legal dilemmas of the future
16.05.2018
Modern technological advancements come at a very rapid pace. In fact, they happen so overwhelmingly fast that we urgently need to update laws related to most aspects of our daily lives. In his recent book, Kamil Mamak, a PhD candidate from the JU Faculty of Law and Administration, tries to tackle the issue of the possible future changes in regulations aimed to reflect the development of technology.
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What exactly is plant crossbreeding?
10.05.2018
Many of the plants we know today have been created by man through the lengthy process of crossbreeding. We wouldn’t be able to enjoy a lot of fruit and vegetables without botanists and their selection methods. We asked Dr Piotr Klepacki from the JU Botanical Garden to elaborate on the issue.
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