Articles from category Earth & Environment

Measuring the physical and chemical properties of spring water near Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą.

The underground language of nature: What springs reveal about climate change and human activity

Although often associated with spas and resorts, natural springs are more than picturesque features on the edges of towns and cities. “Springs are the birthplaces of rivers, unique habitats with…

An extreme World Cup: Will athletes’ struggles show us how to survive heat waves?

Year after year, temperatures in Poland keep rising. In March 2024, we recorded a monthly high exceeding 26°C. Still, it is the summer heat that affects us most. Older adults,…

Corals have survived for millions of years; they are tough competitors. Can they defend themselves today?

Corals are among the oldest organisms on Earth and have survived countless cataclysms. Today, however, climate change once again threatens their survival. Still, there is hope: understanding the survival strategies…

A pollinating bumblebee. Photo by Krzysztof Niewolny, Unsplash. | CC

Pollination in the big city. How to adapt the urban fabric to the needs of bees and bumblebees?

Life in a big, bustling city is difficult, and not just for us. Concrete jungles, unscrupulous developers, and increasingly dense urban development are also serious problems for insect populations. However,…