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…f the most common heterocorals is Oligophylloides, described by the late Prof. Maria Różkowska.   The research led by Prof. Błażej Berkowski from Adam Mickiewicz University accompanied by Prof. Mikołaj Zapalski from the Faculty of Geology at the University of Warsaw resulted in a detailed analysis of perfectly preserved Oligophylloides corals from the Upper Devonian of Morocco and revealed that juvenile colonies have a skeleton that is anat…

…helps readers find books. In her off-hours, she often reads detective stories, choosing mainly Polish and Scandinavian ones. Among Polish authors, she appreciates the prose of Wojciech Chmielarz and Jakub Żulczyk. Annually, she reads about 40-50 books, most of them, of course, during the summer holidays.   In the “Read with UW” series (#CzytajzUW), she chose a book that she had read herself while on holiday. She recommends “The Hidden Life o…

…R tests to be used by their family members. The reduction amounts to PLN 89, and the cost of the test for a family member is PLN 350. Family members (max. 4) can use the discount by booking a test at: https://badamygeny.pl/zamow .   How to get a discount code for family members? The discount code will be sent by Warsaw Genomics by e-mail, confirming registration for the free RT-PCR test for active SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection.  …

…illion years ago. While both corals and crinoids are known from younger rocks, such associations are unknown neither from Meso- and Cenozoic strata nor contemporary seas.   In a research article, Prof. Mikołaj Zapalski from the UW Faculty of Geology with collaborators from Japan and Poland described an ecological “living fossil” unseen for 273 million years; non-skeletal corals growing on crinoid stalks. The investigated animals were coll…

…he social, cultural, and political aspects of modern football. He visits the University of Warsaw Library regularly. Dr. Dmowski is a fan of prose, which he treats as a change from everyday chores. In the series #CzytajzUW, he presented his favourite book “Moscow-Petushki” that was written between 1969 and 1970.   Olga Laska: Why “Moscow-Petushki”? I thought we were going to talk about sports. Seweryn Dmowski: “Moscow-Petushki” by Vieniedikt…

…proved a climactic change that written sources only hinted at. In the sixth century, at least part of Italy really did become a land of torrential rains and floods,” adds Giovanni Zanchetta, professor of geology from the University of Pisa and the first author of the paper.   Changing climate, changing culture Above all, the presence of unusual hydrological and climatic events in the writings of sixth-century Italy indicates the role these…

…ucting classes, meet the conditions (set out in point 3), and want to receive a vaccine, download the application form from https://bsp.adm.uw.edu.pl/bsp-druki-i-formularze/ (“INNA OSOBA PROWADZĄCA ZAJĘCIA”, in, “Szczepienie przeciw COVID-19”, and fill in: 1) the form “ Zgłoszenie na szczepienie przeciw COVID-19_Inna osoba prowadząca zajęcia ” 2) Consent to the processing of personal data by the Minister of Education and Science, along with the I…

…later than 31st December 2003; – Not yet registered for vaccination by another university. Registration link for academic teachers who want to get vaccinated against COVID-19: https://covid.uw.edu.pl/szczepienia-zapisy/.   Registration link for doctoral candidates and others conducting classes who want to get vaccinated against COVID-19: https://covid.uw.edu.pl/szczepienia-doktoranci-zapisy/ The University of Warsaw accepted the a…

…zysztof Turzyński from the UW Faculty of Physics is his faithful reader. Do we need knowledge in physics to understand Lem’s works? Can women be astronauts, according to Lem? To find out, watch the second episode of #CzytajzUW (Read with UW) series. Stanisław Lem is one of the patrons assigned for 2021. This September marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of the most widely read science fiction writers. Prof. Krzysztof Turzyński,…