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.
The symbiotic world of colors
What was once only a vision of SF writers is slowly becoming a reality. In The Expanse novel series by James S. A. Corey, food production varies greatly depending on the location—Earth, Mars, the Belt, or the outer planets—and is influenced by technological and environmental factors. The goal is to produce food based on natural […]
The intertwined symphony
Calculus of variations and partial differential equations (PDEs) may seem like abstract mathematical concepts, but they play a fundamental role in understanding and improving many aspects of science and engineering. Among other things, they help in designing bridges or understanding the behaviour of light.Let’s imagine building a bridge between two points. There are countless ways […]
Eastern goddesses – the cult through the lenses of people
Beliefs, gods and goddesses have long aroused interest and stimulated the imagination, not only of fantasy and mythology lovers but also of scientists who use research methods to investigate various aspects of this phenomenon.Dr Aleksandra Kubiak-Schneider is an epigrapher and historian of religions. Her Polonez Bis project concentrates on people who worshiped two prominent Eastern […]
Networks of Reception: 18th century fan fiction and celebrity culture
Literary adaptation – sometimes called ‘literary afterlife’ or ‘fan fiction’ – has thrived across all periods of history. It gives the readers an opportunity to imaginatively immerse themselves in the fiction they read, and gives it alternative life with sequels, new adventures, or even merchandise. Few people may know that the concept has its roots […]