Science

Psychedelics offer a sense of expansive connectedness, just like astronauts have felt looking back to Earth from space. Rosalind Watts, Sam Gandy & Alex Evans

In the interwar period of the 20th century, a group of European physicists came together to develop the seemingly-impossible atomic energy. Not all of them were pleased with the result. Andrzej Krajewski

Aura is depicted in a variety of art and myths; it is also described by adherents of esotericism. But can it be proven scientifically? Tomasz Wiśniewski

The immune system is both complex and rich; a collection of specialized cells that work together to defend our bodies from viruses and bacteria. January Weiner

Known for it’s bright white smile, the Tasmanian devil is one of the weird but wonderful marsupials that inhabits the Australian continent. Szymon Drobniak

On this day in 1519, Ferdinand Magellan set sail for the Maluku Islands under the banner of Spain. Yet his attempt to circumnavigate the globe was seemingly doomed from the start... Adam Węgłowski

From electrician to Nobel Peace Prize laureate via work on the atomic bomb, the life of Polish physicist Józef Rotblat was full of remarkable twists and turns. Marek Górlikowski

Nikola Tesla was one of the 20th century’s most pioneering inventors. What were his most interesting inventions? Tomasz Sitarz

Nikola Tesla was one of history’s greatest science and technology pioneers. His biography is almost as impressive as his inventions. Jacek Świdziński

The human body has adapted to function in cycles of light and dark. Here’s what goes inside your organism during one 24-hour shift. Tomasz Sitarz

Humour scholar Marcin Napiórkowski talks about jokes in antiquity, liberal and conservative humour, and the importance of laughter. Jan Pelczar

A physicist answers one of the pressing questions of our time: how much energy is there in a biscuit? Łukasz Lamża

Beavers are remarkable creatures. Not only are their unique teeth a beautiful feat of nature, but they also play an important ecological role. Mikołaj Golachowski

On this day in 1939, Poland was on the brink of war with Germany. But the country was also celebrating a famous victory over the footballing stars of Central Europe, Hungary. Adam Węgłowski

In the high-altitude region of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan, local villagers have devised a novel solution to water scarcity – grafting their own glaciers. Klaudia Khan

On hot summer days, we might hide inside the cool confines of our house. For many flora and fauna, such a luxury is impossible – they have their own biological techniques. Szymon Drobniak

Earlier this year, Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched its first human passengers into space. What might an essay written by Hannah Arendt in the 1960s tell us about the commercialization of outer space? Shoaib Shafi