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Heart of Stone
Heart of Stone
Creating Life from Inorganic Matter
Magazine / science
Many creation stories describe how man was made from clay. We treat such stories as ancient myths, yet according to some chemists and biologists, life may have indeed come from clay minerals.
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On the Carousel for 400 Years
On the Carousel for 400 Years
A History of the Theme Park in Europe
Magazine / society
The carousel – a staple of modern fun fairs – has a long history in Europe. In fact, we can trace its origin all the way back to the 17th-century Ottoman Empire.
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Jump!
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La Famille
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The Pandemic’s Black Swan Song
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The Solution
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There Were no Witches, Only Women
Society
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The Reluctant Mr. Darwin and His Dangerous Idea
The Reluctant Mr. Darwin and His Dangerous Idea
On the Origin of the Theory
Magazine / science
Alongside Nicolaus Copernicus, Charles Darwin is one of the few people whose ideas changed the world forever. But how exactly did he develop is theory of evolution?
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Reconciliation by Light
Reconciliation by Light
On All Saints’ Day and Death
Reading / society
The Christian celebration of All Saints’ Day is not usually practised in the Anglosphere. But for Poles (and others in Central and Eastern Europe), it is an important holiday that puts death in its place and looks towards life.
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Poematic
alamo
Reading / literature
“And also her lips, a chilly shade of pink, the scar / above her right eye.” Marcin Orliński presents a piece by a Polish poet.
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Life in a Sealed Jar
Life in a Sealed Jar
A Brief History of Terrariums
Magazine / culture
Closed terrariums are currently in vogue for urban gardeners, but their history runs all the way back to 19th-century botany.
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Cartoons
Marek Raczkowski's drawings
Discover what Polish humour is about. Check out Marek Raczkowski's cartoons translated by Marek Kazmierski.
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2nd May 1519
2nd May 1519
Anniversary of the Month
Reading / science
On this day in 1519, the great painter Leonardo da Vinci passed away. Yet at the time – although clearly talented – he enjoyed far less fame and worship than he does today.
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May in History
May in History
Diary of an Eternal Pessimist
Reading / society
Our eternally pessimistic correspondent gives his historical highlights for the month of May.
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Floating Homes
Floating Homes
Architectural Solutions to Sea Level Rise
Reading / society
Jakarta is the fastest sinking city in the world today. In the face of global warming, can humanity adapt to higher and higher sea water levels?
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The Various Incarnations of Reincarnation
The Various Incarnations of Reincarnation
Is There Life After Death?
Reading / society
A belief in metempsychosis (or the transmigration of souls) has held popular appeal across many cultures – both ancient and modern; through Judeo-Christian and Dharmic religions.
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Heliography
Media / Photo
In Heliography, Nicolas Grospierre's new body of works, the photographer abandons oneof his favourite topics, architecture, to deliver works that could be seen as the antithesis ofCartier Bressons's concept of "decisive moment".
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Mikado
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The Mikado series is the latest stage of my long-standing artistic development as a photographer, and the next step in my analysis of the creative process. For the past fifteen years, the techniques of digital image processing became crucial for my art. When working on the Mikado project, I experimented with form, focusing solely on the creative process and its medium. – Igor Omulecki
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Mind the climate
“It’s Okay to Panic” Documentary Soon Available Online
Media / Video
“It’s Okay to Panic”, the new film by the creators of “Smog Wars”, will be released on 1st June 2020. The film’s production was supported by PRZEKRÓJ Foundation.
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Frustrating and Fascinating Questions
Mind the climate
Frustrating and Fascinating Questions
An Interview with Jonathan Safran Foer
Reading / society
Jonathan Safran Foer, author of We Are the Weather, talks about pursuing an environmental way of life, the power of poetry, and how he engages in constructive conversation about climate.
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All the Colours of Biebrza
Mind the climate
All the Colours of Biebrza
A National Park on Fire
Reading / science
Earlier in April, the marshes of the Biebrza Valley and Wetlands started to burn. The wildfire has devastated the flora and fauna of Poland’s largest national park – and it’s only the beginning.
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What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say?
Mind the climate
What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say?
A Sonic Trip to the Zabalo River
Reading / science
American acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton takes us on a sound trip to the first quiet park on Earth, where we can hear the gentle sounds of the Zabalo River, nestled deep in the Amazon rainforest.
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What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say? ♫
Media / Audio
American acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton takes us on a sound trip to the first quiet park on Earth, where we can hear the gentle sounds of the Zabalo River, nestled deep in the Amazon rainforest.
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Mr Barker, Oedipuss and Us ♫
Media / Audio
We have more in common with cats and dogs than some people think – especially when it comes to cheekily deceiving each other. Original text by Ludwika Włodek.
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The Oak Chronicles ♫
Media / Audio
An encounter with an ancient oak tree named Bartek, as experienced and retold by a biologist and poet. Original text by Urszula Zajączkowska.
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Life in a Sealed Jar. A Brief History of Terrariums ♫
Media / Audio
Closed terrariums are currently in vogue for urban gardeners, but their history runs all the way back to 19th-century botany. Original text by Joanna Dobkowska.
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Five Ways to Deal With Self-Isolation
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Five Ways to Deal With Self-Isolation
Coping with COVID-19
Reading / society
Some practical advice on handling the pressures of self-isolation, social distancing and lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Anxiety Virus
healthy living
The Anxiety Virus
An Interview with Martyna Goryniak
Reading / society
Psychological coach and therapist Martyna Goryniak talks about what exactly anxiety is, why it can be harmful, and how we can try to mitigate it during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Meditation During Quarantine
healthy living
Meditation During Quarantine
An Interview with Filip Kołodziejczyk
Reading / society
The director of the Polish Mindfulness Association talks about feelings of helplessness and fear during the current health epidemic, and how meditation might provide some respite.
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In Search of Clatter
healthy living
In Search of Clatter
The Joy of the Everyday
Magazine / society
Joy can feel like an elusive emotion. But what exactly is true joy? And is it really worth aspiring to?