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11. 02. 2025

Pop culture reflects contemporary values and behavioral patterns, says historian

As a teen, Veronika Pehe dreamed of becoming a filmmaker. Now, though, the researcher from the Institute of Contemporary History of the CAS doesn’t direct films nor TV shows – she studies them. ...

06. 02. 2025

Archaeologists discover extensive burial site on planned Prague Ring Road route

A total of 37 graves from the Migration Period have been uncovered in the cadaster of Prague–Dubeč by researchers from the Institute of Archaeology of the CAS, Prague. ...

27. 01. 2025

Fossilized memories: A glimpse into Prague’s Jewish cemeteries

Nearly four hundred cemeteries, thousands of tombstones, and centuries of remembrance. Jewish identity has shaped the history of the Czech lands and was an integral part of our society until the tragedy of the Holocaust. ...

20. 01. 2025

Newly discovered alga could help unlock the secrets of plant evolution

Draparnaldia erecta – that’s the name of a multicellular green alga that Lenka Caisová from the Biology Center of the CAS happened upon during her vacation in Sardinia. ...

15. 01. 2025

How to reinforce the human body with biodegradable metals

In orthopedics, bones sometimes have to be stabilized using metal screws, plates, or wires, which are later surgically removed. But what if these materials could simply dissolve inside the body instead? ...

03. 01. 2025

Czech scientists contribute to developing eco-friendly, affordable solar cells

Photovoltaics have become increasingly popular in recent years. People are looking for ways to save on energy costs, while environmental considerations also play a role. But in this field, there is still room for improvement. ...

18. 12. 2024

An epileptic seizure doesn’t always strike out of the blue, says Jaroslav Hlinka

A brief blank stare, a sense of déjà vu, loss of consciousness accompanied by convulsions, or even weeks-long confusion – epileptic seizures can manifest in many forms. Most of the time, they occur unexpectedly. But do they really? ...

10. 12. 2024

Radomír Pánek nominated for the next President of the CAS

The Academy Assembly has elected Radomír Pánek as the nominee for the President of the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) for the 2025–2029 term. ...

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