People of Science. Algorithms of Celestial Mapping

People of Science. Algorithms of Celestial Mapping

How can we mathematically “stretch out” the celestial sphere on a flat map, without losing precious data on the beginning of the Universe? We invite you to listen to a programme hosting Professor Górski – NASA JPL and Caltech astrophysicist, and current Secretary...
Kwibuka 32

Kwibuka 32

This year, on the 7th of April, Director of the Office of the Nicolaus Copernicus Academy Dr. Witold Mazurek, Professor at the Ignatianum University in Cracow, participated in the solemn commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi,...
Interview with Dr. Izabela Poprawa

Interview with Dr. Izabela Poprawa

“… I’m constantly learning. Because, unfortunately, as a woman scientist – or indeed as a scientist, regardless of gender – we have to continually develop ourselves, because the world keeps moving forward.” This excerpt from the conversation with Dr. Izabela...
Interview with Prof. Aleksandra Ziembińska-Buczyńska

Interview with Prof. Aleksandra Ziembińska-Buczyńska

“I’m fascinated by the fact that these small, inconspicuous creatures have such an incredible power. I feel similarly about women in science – sometimes they keep to the shadows but they truly do incredible work”– this is one of the insights  of Prof. Aleksandra...