POLONEZ BIS Blog is a place where we talk about science in a different way. We show real people, researchers, who decided to come to Poland not only to work and develop their scientific projects, but also to live an adventure.
Thanks to this virtual place, we will be able to follow the achievements of scientists who decided to undertake their research in Poland, but also to show their problems, dilemmas, inspirations and challenges related to the new living and working environment. The purpose of this blog is to show the human side of science, science perceived as an endless adventure, science behind which there are extraordinary stories that can be an inspiration for the young generation of future researchers.
Mountains, Finance, and Clean Air
Imagine two scenes. In the first, a man hikes a trail leading towards Morskie Oko, with the mighty silhouette of Giewont looming in the distance. The clean, crisp air of the Tatras fills his lungs, and the silence is broken only by the rustle of the wind and the crunch of boots on stones. This […]
How one scholar rebuilds a bridge to motherhood, cell by cell
Imagine a doctor’s office. A young woman sits there, having just received a diagnosis – cancer. Treatment must begin immediately. But there is another piece of information, equally shocking: life-saving chemotherapy will most likely destroy her fertility. She faces a tragic choice – to start the fight for life, risking the chance of motherhood, or […]
The Kilowatt Dilemma. Surprising connections between your bank, global trade, and the future of the planet
Imagine a nation on a growth path. Factories are opening, families are buying their first refrigerators, and cities are shining brighter every night. This is a picture of progress. However, behind it lies a crucial question: can a country lift its citizens out of poverty without simultaneously plunging the planet into an even deeper climate […]
Beyond Objectivity: How Justice and Equity can Rebuild Trust in Science
In an era of increasing public skepticism, is the answer simply to demand more trust in science? Philosopher of medicine Dr. Elena Popa argues for a different approach: Science must first become more trustworthy by acknowledging the central role that values like justice and equity play in its decision-making.Dr. Elena Popa is a philosopher of […]