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One surgery instead of two? Czech scientists develop dissolving implants
Czech scientists are developing new implants that gradually dissolve in the body, eliminating the need for follow-up operations.
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Albrecht Dürer’s first edition of Rhinoceros discovered in Czech Academy library
One of the first prints of Rhinoceros, the famous woodcut by German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer, has been found in the Czech Academy of Sciences.
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Czechia adds 150 new seed samples to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Czechia has sent new seed samples to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault - they serve as a backup in case the country ever loses its own reserves.
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Experts at Czech Academy of Sciences investigate sleep and our biological clock
How can food improve our sleep cycle? Whether the effects of an irregular sleep schedule can be mitigated by diet is being studied by a team at the Academy of Sciences.
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Czech scientists discover way to recycle EV batteries, could reduce dependence on China
A group of researchers at the Czech Academy of Sciences have developed a method of recycling rare earth minerals used in batteries for electronic vehicles.
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Czech students join Shell’s global eco-driving challenge for the first time
For the first time in history, a team of Czech students is taking part in the Shell Eco-marathon, global competition focused on energy efficiency.
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Close to 100 digitised art collections in Czechia now available online
The Ministry of Culture is supporting the digitization of close to one hundred historical collections in museums and heritage sites around the country.
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Toxic chemicals from ski wax pollute Jizera Mountains, scientists warn
Scientists have confirmed that ski wax used by amateur skiers is polluting the Jizera Mountains with PFAS—highly toxic and persistent chemicals.
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Student invents new system of communication for pilots and small airports
A student at the Prague University of Economics and Business has invented a new speech-to-text system that can help small airports and small aircraft to communicate better.
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The infamous nine percent: Czech firm tests new plastic recycling technology
What happens to the plastic you put in the recycling container? Rather than being recycled, it likely ends up in landfill — or worse. But a new technology may provide hope.